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Using the Battelle Developmental Inventory 3rd Edition (BDI-3) for Early Identification of Developmental Delays Webinar (1)

Register Below: Data-Driven Decision-Making in Early Childhood Special Education

 

Tuesday, May 13th
9 AM PT | 11 AM CT | 12 PM ET

About the Session:

This session provides practical frameworks for administering assessments with more objectivity and effectiveness in early childhood special education. Using real-world case studies covering various age ranges, referral reasons, and common challenges, participants will learn how tools like Riverside Score and MDS can help improve objectivity and simplify data collection.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a structured approach for administering tests with increased objectivity and consistency.
  • Analyze real-world case scenarios and develop strategies for handling diverse age ranges, referral reasons, and complex situations.
  • Understand how Riverside Score and MDS can streamline the data collection process and enhance the objectivity of decisions.
  • Learn practical ways to integrate these tools into everyday decision-making for more accurate, reliable results.

Instructor Credentials:

Rebecca Norris, M.Ed., RPED #1895, NCED #954

Rebecca Norris is a Registered Professional and Nationally Certified Educational Diagnostician with extensive experience in public education, private practice, and higher education. With a Master’s in Special Education from Texas State University, she has spent over 20 years supporting learners from preschool through adulthood through high-quality evaluations and professional collaboration.

Rebecca has served as a lead diagnostician, trainer, and mentor in multiple districts, and currently works with Region 10 Education Service Center as a field supervisor and facilitator, supporting diagnostician interns across Texas. She also provides contract evaluation services in clinical and school settings and is a former adjunct professor at Texas State University.

Known for her leadership in developing evaluation tools, training materials, and mentorship programs, Rebecca brings a passion for improving assessment practices and fostering excellence in the diagnostician profession.

 
Betsy Rowlett, M.Ed. - Betsy holds a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Virginia. With a passion for supporting diverse learners, she taught special education in Charlottesville, VA, before transitioning to IBM Education, where she contributed to innovative educational solutions. For over 20 years, Betsy has been a key player at Riverside, currently serving as the Manager of Clinical Training, where she is dedicated to developing effective training programs that enhance the skills of professionals in the field.
 
 
 

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.