Academic Learning

Presenter(s): Dr. Laine Bradshaw

We know that formative classroom assessments are often seen as assessments for learning, shifting the focus from evaluation to student growth. But did you know that they can also be assessments as learning? Join us for a thoughtful discussion on classroom assessment practices with Dr. Laine Bradshaw, founder of the Navvy formative classroom assessment system.

Presenter(s): Anna Barnett, PhD; Sheila Henderson, PhD; and Virginia Berninger, PhD

The DASH-2 is a comprehensive measure of handwriting speed for students ages 8 to 25 years. Authors Dr. Sheila Henderson and Dr. Anna Barnett will provide an overview of the test, then join Dr. Virginia Berninger for a discussion about the use of the DASH-2 with handwriting difficulties.

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Presenter(s): Craig Frisby, PhD

Join Dr. Craig Frisby, PhD as he reviews important terms that are often misused when discussing cognitive assessment of diverse populations. He will explore the pros and cons of alternative assessments that have been promoted by scholars in school psychology and special education.  

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Join us at one of our virtual Focus events! These casual and informative, one-hour Zoom events bring together educators, allied professionals, and Pearson product experts to collaborate on how to make each season of your school year or practice a success. Learn about top tools, get to know your assessment consultant, and get your questions answered by registering for our upcoming events today!

Join Process Assessment of the Learner (PAL) author, Virginia Wise Berninger, PhD, as she provides an overview of the model for screen/intervene, problem-solving consultations. She will cover differential diagnosis/specialized instruction for dysgraphia, dyslexia, and OWL-LD in the Revised PAL-II User Guide for Reading and Writing and for dyscalculia in the Revised PAL-II User Guide for Math. The Revised PAL Instructional Materials will also be discussed.  

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