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Understanding Language Proficiency and Dominance

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Understanding Language Proficiency and Dominance: Importance and Assessment Tools 

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Thursday, March 7th
10 AM PT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET

About the Session:

This webinar will explore the importance of language proficiency and dominance. We will explore the key distinctions between language proficiency and dominance, highlighting their significance in the evaluation process. Understanding this crucial first step is essential for accurate psychoeducational assessment and answering the question of difference or disorder. This webinar will examine both formal and informal tools employed to assess language proficiency. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between language proficiency and dominance.
  • Understand why language proficiency assessment should always be the first step in assessing English learners.
  • Gain knowledge of the formal and informal tools used to assess language proficiency.

Instructor Credentials:

Dr. Pedro Olvera - Bilingual School Psychologist, Associate Professor Dr. Olvera is a published writer and teaches coursework at Cal Baptist University in the area of assessment of ELLs, cognitive assessment, and enhancing collaboration with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families. Dr. Olvera has been a bilingual school psychologist in both public and private settings for over 20 years.
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Additional Information:

All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance and Recording following the presentation.  All qualifying attendees will receive 1 APA and NASP approved CE Unit. 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.