Training Days
SASC -Use of TOD in a Diagnostic Assessment
The virtual course will look at using the Tests of Dyslexia in order to write a diagnostic assessment report according to the SASC report format. It will address how to administer, interpret and report the test results in order to comply with the SASC
Time
Monday 2nd December 2024
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location
Virtual / Online
United Kingdom
Who is it suitable for?
This session is suitable for Assessors with a Level 7 in dyslexia or equivalent and are competent to carry out assessments for dyslexia.
Learning Aims:
- To understand how to use the TOD in a diagnostic assessment.
- To understand how to interpret results and report them according the SASC report format.
Programme Outline:
This virtual course will guide you through how to use each element of
the TOD in order to meet the requirements of each aspect of the SASC
report format, as well as other tests that need to be administered.
All
of the subtests in the TOD-S and TOD-C will be covered, with an
explanation of what each subtest measures, as well as sample paragraphs
of analysis. New aspects, such as orthographic processing, will be
explained.
We will cover each area of ability, cognitive processing and attainment. Advice will be given on how to approach tricky areas.
Following
this we will discuss mapping the findings to the new definition of
dyslexia. Finally, we will cover some useful areas such as how to write
the appendices using the TOD.
This course will fully support you in creating valuable and practical reports of assessments that you carry out using the TOD.
Trainer - Armande Fryatt
Armande is a highly experienced and qualified specialist assessor. She has been a specialist dyslexia teacher for 30 years, working in a variety of settings (primary, secondary, further education and specialist dyslexia schools). She has been a specialist assessor, and has had an Assessment Practising Certificate consistently for 12 years. Armande serves on the Standardised Test Evaluation Committee, who decide which tests can be used in diagnostic assessments in the UK.
She also works for Patoss (The Professional Association of Teachers of Pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties) mentoring newly qualified and experienced assessors to help improve their professional practice. Armande is a Fellow of the Dyslexia Guild. She also assesses for the BDA and is a member of the APC renewal team at the BDA.
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.