Free discussion for parents and professionals: Educational testing for special needs students

November 4, 3:04 AMLA Special Education ExaminerDr. Kari Miller

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Putting the pieces together in educational assessments.
Photo courtesy of the Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates

Title of Event: Why Are Assessments So Important?
Date of Event: Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:
Los Angeles Meeting & Event Center, Encino Room
10601 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90232

Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Walk-ins Are Welcome
Parking is Free

Download the event flyer.

For Information and Registration:
Call Jennifer Olson at (310) 204-6624 or
email Jennifer@bonniezyates.com


Some of the issues that will be addressed include:

• Defining standardized tests and how professionals and educators use them to analyze brain processes.
• How test scores are used in making recommendations for a student at an IEP/IPP team meeting, and/or in an administrative hearing.
• Why particular assessments are more appropriate than others when assessing a child with autism and other specific disabilities.
• Common deficiencies seen in District/Regional Center testing and recommendations.
• The importance of observing a student in a classroom and observing a District's offered placement in the context of an educational evaluation.
• The importance of using expert psychoeducational testimony at the IEP and hearing levels.

Distinguished presenters:

Dr. Betty Bostani: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and assessment of children on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Mary Large: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological, developmental, and forensic evaluations.

Dr. Robin Morris: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in conducting IEE's and evaluating children's programs and placements.

This event is sponsored by:
The Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates, Inc.
Website
8559 Higuera Street
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 204-6624
(310) 204-6674 Fax

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Website
Email: klmiller555@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (310) 280-9813

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