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Description:
This webinar focuses on teaching culturally responsive practices during Specific Learning Disability (SLD) evaluations to ensure they are fair and equitable. Dr. Desiree Vega covers specific topics, including the demographic characteristics and challenges experienced by English language learners, considerations throughout the evaluation process such as acculturation and language proficiency, and the importance of distinguishing between language learning difficulties and learning disabilities. Participants will gain practical recommendations for assessing English language learners using a culturally competent approach. The webinar equips school psychologists with the knowledge and skills necessary to support English language learners effectively. Released in July of 2024, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1, 2, 7, and 8 of the NASP Practice Model. Schoolpsych.com’s recorded webinars are non-refundable. Attendees who complete this 1.0 hour webinar will receive 1.0 NASP-Approved CPD credit.
Learning Objectives:
1) Identify and describe the demographic characteristics and challenges of English language learners.
2) Learn culturally responsive practices for evaluating English language learners.
3) Review cultural and linguistic factors when interpreting evaluation data and making informed decisions.