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African American Students
African American Students
In California, alternative assessment methodologies is mandated in the assessment of African American pupils and are useful in the assessment of other pupils in which traditional assessment techniques may not provide reliable data. Per the Larry P. vs. Riles court decision of 1979 and the Larry P. Task Force Report of 1989, no tests shall be administered to African American pupils for the explicit purpose of deriving an IQ score for special education placement.
Assessments that are appropriate for assessing include:
Language Sample
DELV
Fluharty
CASL – make sure you are using the Dialectal Differences alternative answers listed on each test question on the bottom
SALT
SPELT-3
Arizona (articulation)
PLS-5
OWLS-2
CELF-5
SLDT
RESCA-E
*Refer to the Language Disorder vs. Language Difference tab when interpreting language.
Bilingual Assessments
Bilingual Assessments
All initial assessments for primary Spanish speaking students will be assessed by the site-based SLP with the support of a trained translator. (You may use your site translator or schedule assessment time with the Spanish-bilingual SLPA using the form below.
link for Spanish-bilingual SLPA support for testing: https://forms.gle/qLyA7hEq7FhMuQyb7
All initial assessments who speak a language other than Spanish may have a request put in to Maria Calderon or Sandra Andrews to assist in obtaining an interpreter to assist with assessments. Use your professional judgement in making this determination.
Eligibility and Exit Criteria
Eligibility and Exit Criteria
Language Disorder vs. Difference
Language Disorder vs. Difference
It important to use the following information to determine if the student has a Language Disorder or a Language Difference. A student with a Language Difference does NOT qualify for special education services.
Prior Written Notice
Prior Written Notice
A PWN is required when an Assessment is being recommended and an Assessment Plan is being sent home to the parent. It explains to the parent why the assessment is being recommended.
The following are examples for Speech only assessments.
If a multidisciplinary assessment is being recommended this information will be completed by the Case Manager (typically RS).
Assessment Report Template (please save a copy - do not edit this doc!)
Assessment Report Template (please save a copy - do not edit this doc!)
SST pre referral teacher input
SST pre referral teacher input
Speech Concerns Checklist SST (1).pdfProtocol Order Form
Protocol Order Form
Use this shared spreadsheet to order protocols. Sandra Andrews manages this form.
Each SLP have their own tab to place orders.
Please use a new column for each new order. (See EXAMPLE tab on the spreadsheet) This is what Sandra will use for tracking.
If you need it, I will order it.
If you are at more than one site, please don’t forget to write the site where items are to be sent.
LINK: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15m1-hMru0-x40LLwNBt4awYMnnrBMsu7Ks_x4G2gabA/edit?usp=sharing
Visual Impairment Considerations
Visual Impairment Considerations
Standardized Assessments:
CASL + OPUS (no visual subtests): synonyms, antonyms, inferencing, etc.
GFTA: use the prompts
TAPS 4/3: 4 Comprehension of Sentences/3 Inferencing
Elementary Word Test
Test of Verbal Conceptualization and Fluency: Categorical Fluency (names food/animals in a minute, more functional than academic), Name all words that start with target letter/sound
CELF: Understanding Spoken Paragraphs (no score) or other non-visual stimuli subtests
Informal:
Language Sample
Identify Common Objects by Touch and Function
Following 304 Step Oral Instructions
Define Words-Language Formulation
Other comments:
Articulation: may have enlargement which result in distortion
Able to ask/answer rote questions, but not novel
May or may not present with mild ID
May present with dysmorphia
May have good auditory skills
May use age equivalent scores: review from a horizon growth pattern rather than a vertical growth pattern
Aides often do some of their work
Importance of an organization system
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