Register Below: Compliance & Best Practices for IDEA & Part C Assessments
Wednesday, May 28th
9 AM PT | 11 AM CT | 12 PM ET
About the Session:
This session provides guidance for early intervention teams and school psychologists on meeting IDEA and Part C requirements while following best practices for early childhood assessments. Participants will explore practical strategies to support compliant, high-quality evaluations and navigate common challenges across service settings. Real-world examples and adaptable frameworks will be shared, along with ways tools like Riverside Score and MDS can support documentation and data-informed decisions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key compliance requirements under IDEA and Part C for early childhood assessments.
- Apply best practices to ensure evaluations are high-quality, objective, and legally defensible.
- Address common challenges in early intervention and preschool evaluations with practical strategies.
- Use tools like Riverside Score and MDS to support documentation and strengthen decision-making.
Instructor Credentials:
Jessica A. Rueter Ph.D. - Jessica is an Associate Professor of Special Education at The University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Rueter has 20+ years of experience as a special education teacher, educational diagnostician, and as a university professor.
Additional Information:
All attendees will receive a recording following the presentation. This session is free of cost.
Riverside Insights is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Riverside Insights maintains responsibility for this program and its content.