Developed by Dr. Cate Crowley, this self-study course of video modules and assigned readings focuses on important differential diagnosis considerations for a school-age disability evaluation written report including: bilingualism, dialectal influences, academic performance, and socioeconomic status. This course can be used for professional development hours.
Crowley, C. (2018). Disorder Difference or Gap: A School-Age Disability Evaluation. Leadersproject.org https://www.leadersproject.org/disorder-difference-or-gap-a-school-age-disability-evaluation-2/
Please read the Learning Outcomes and Course Outline and follow the directions below to complete the self-study program.
1. View and study the Video Modules for Disorder, Difference, or Gap?: A School-Age Disability Evaluation (there are 4 modules in total). To access this video playlist, click here.
2. You will need to reference the following documents: Written Bilingual School-Age Disability Evaluation
3. Read the Assigned Readings:
LEADERSproject: The Critical Questions (2015).
Grammar Fundamentals in a Pluralistic Society: Quick Grammar Reference Guide (2014).
4. Complete and Pass the Disorder, Difference or Gap?: A School-Age Disability Evaluation Online Assessment.
Online Assessment Instructions
This course can be used for professional development hours.
- Click the link above to access the assessment page, and follow the instructions on the screen. After reading the introduction to the assessment, you will be taken to a page in which you must enter your required information.
- Information Fields
- Fill out the required information fields. This information is for reporting purposes only, and will not be distributed to third parties
- Entering your ASHA ID# is OPTIONAL.
- Passing the Assessment
- You will have 90 minutes to complete the 40 questions on this assessment
- You must answer 80% [32/40] of the questions correctly to pass the assessment. When you score 80% or better, you will be emailed a copy of your Certificate of Completion (note: Certificate of Completion is not proof of CEU credits earned)
- After you have answered all the questions, click the » (NEXT) button
- You will immediately be taken to a page revealing your score, whether or not you passed, and a breakdown of your answers
- You can take the assessment as many times as you need to pass it
- Assessment Navigation
- Use the « (PREVIOUS) and » (NEXT) buttons to move from page to page
- If you click the » (NEXT) button at the end of the test before completing all answers, your assessment will be submitted as is
- It is recommended to use Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer to complete this assessment. Google Chrome is not a recommended web browser.
- If you have any questions or feedback, contact us.
When you are ready, CLICK HERE to begin the assessment.
