Training Days
SASC - Assessing for Dyscalculia-Good Practice in Testing
This virtual course will consider the current definition of dyscalculia and how this marries with the SASC guidance for pre and post-16 age groups. Assessment tools will be considered in light of current advice and their appropriateness for the age of the assessee. This will include a review of the statistical data obtained from testing and how these should be reported in a diagnostic assessment report (DAR)which adheres to APC criteria.
Time
Wednesday 15th January 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm
Location
Virtual / Online
United Kingdom
Who is it suitable for?
This session is suitable for Assessors who hold a current APC and have either a Level 7 in dyscalculia, AMBDAD or have sufficient knowledge of dyscalculia assessments.
Learning Aims:
- To be informed of good practices around dyscalculia assessments.
- To review the assessment process for dyscalculia and evaluate formal and informal testing which adheres to SASC, STEC and APC guidelines and criteria.
- To understand what other SpLDs may be present, their impact and how to address these in a DAR.
Programme Outline:
This virtual course will consider the current definition of dyscalculia and how this marries with the SASC guidance for pre and post-16 age groups. Assessment tools will be considered in light of current advice and their appropriateness for the age of the assessee. This will include a review of the statistical data obtained from testing and how these should be reported in a diagnostic assessment report (DAR)which adheres to APC criteria.
Informal assessment tools will be explored along with a rationale for their use whilst co-occurring conditions, which impact on dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties, will be explored and their effect considered.
Current dyscalculia assessment knowledge will be enhanced with a focus on good practice whilst meeting current SASC guidance.
There will be a review of the current definition of dyscalculia and SASC guidance.
Formal
and informal Dyscalculia assessment tools will be reviewed for their
purpose and how they conform to STEC and SASC guidance. Their reporting
will also be reviewed to ensure this adheres to APC criteria.
Qualitative
information will be considered in terms of use in a diagnostic
assessment report (DAR)and how this informs the diagnostic decision and
recommendations.
Co-occurring differences can impact dyscalculia
and maths learning difficulties. A review of what conditions should be
considered, how these can be identified and what SASC requirements are
in relation to referral.
This course will help you become a more
accomplished dyscalculia assessor and enable good practice. It will give
information on a range of formal and informal dyscalculia assessment
tools and help you to make informed decisions about their use and
application for DARs.
Trainer - Alison Tallentire
Alison has over 22 years of experience in education from early years to PhD, she has supported individuals of all levels and abilities and is an advocate for children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).
After leaving teaching to focus on the needs of young people and adults with dyslexia, she has undertaken extensive training to enable her to assess and diagnose dyscalculia. This is a less widely known SpLD and Alison has devoted much of her time to raising awareness and ensuring that schools, colleges and parents have access to the most up-to-date information. She completes consultancy and CPD for educational establishments and pastoral support for parents.
In addition to her knowledge of dyslexia and dyscalculia, she has undertaken training in ADHD, DCD, EAL and workplace needs so that her knowledge can be shared, and referrals made where needed.
Alison holds a current APC, AMBDA, AMBDA FE/HE, AMBDA Dyscalculia and ATS. She is a member of the British Dyslexia Association, PATOSS and Dyslexia Guild
Joining Instructions
Joining instructions will be sent to the registered email address approximately 24hrs ahead of the training event. If the events start date falls on a Monday, these details will be sent out on the preceding Friday.
What is live virtual learning?
Our virtual training is designed to replicate the benefits of in-person training but from the comfort and safety of your home. Here is some feedback from one of the delegates…
“The session was very informative, and I will be able to put a lot of what I have learnt into the classroom. The technical support in the session was fantastic and any issues I had were quickly and successfully attended too. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and answered questions extremely well. The session had a good pace to it and was as good as I think you could get without being an in-person session.”
Virtual training is live and interactive. Expect what you would from our in-person training, Q&A time, videos, activities and material you can take away to support with putting your new knowledge into action.
The technology is easy to use and a host is available on each session to support with any technical hitches you might hit. If you have a computer and internet connection you have been able to successfully use for video calling via software like TEAMS or Zoom in the past, you’ll be able to access our virtual training.