NYSED Disproportionality Training Workshop (2016)
Developed by Dr. Cate Crowley, the NYSED Disproportionality Training Workshop addresses the disproportionality of ELLs, including those from low-SES backgrounds, who have IEPs, and trains evaluators on culturally and linguistically appropriate school-age disability evaluations. The seminar reviews how to distinguish a disability from a difference, using unbiased assessment tools and methods.
English Cleft Palate Directory
Practice Books (English) Cleft Palate Practice for S and Z – Zoe and Sam's Snoozing Zoo (English) Cleft Palate Practice for F and V - A Very Funny Fairy (English) Cleft Palate Practice for T and D - Talented Waiter Tina (English) Cleft Palate Practice for K &...Model Eval: 13;6- Spanish/English, AAE- Typically Developing
Sofie is a 13 year, 6 month old bilingual English-Spanish speaking female.
Difference, Disorder or Gap: A School Age Disability Evaluation (DDoG Playlist)
In this playlist, Dr. Cate Crowley walks evaluators through a step-by-step approach to how to assess and evaluate a school-aged child based on current federal law, state regulations, ASHA guidelines, and evidence-based practice.
Difference Disorder or Gap: Language Acquisitional History, Family History, and Educational Background (DDoG: Module 1)
Cate introduces the module series, explaining the evidence an evaluator needs to distinguish a true disorder from a language difference or academic gaps resulting from a lack of adequate educational instruction.
Difference, Disorder or Gap: Academic Performance and Teacher Interview (DDoG Module 2)
In this module, Cate looks at Sofie’s academic achievement through past standardized test scores, an extensive teacher interview, observations of her schoolwork, and information from Sofie and her mother.
Difference, Disorder or Gap: Student- Evaluator Clinical Interaction (DDoG Module 3)
In this module, Cate analyzes the results of her direct clinical interactions with Sofie.
Difference, Disorder or Gap: Analysis and Disability Determination (DDoG Module 4)
In this module, Cate focuses on making Sofie’s differential diagnosis to distinguish a disorder from a difference from an academic gap.
Difference Disorder or Gap: A School-Age Disability Evaluation (DDoG Playlist)
In this playlist, Dr. Cate Crowley walks evaluators through a step-by-step approach to how to assess and evaluate a school-aged child based on current federal law, state regulations, ASHA guidelines, and evidence-based practice.
