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Top 5 Cognitive Assessment Tools for School Psychologists

A cognitive assessment is an essential part of a child's academic journey. It is a process that helps school psychologists determine a student's strengths...

Working with Students that Refuse to Test: A Guide for School Psychologists

It's not uncommon for school psychologists to face situations where a student outright refuses to take part in an assessment. This resistance can stem...

Overwhelmed with Assessments? Tips for School Psychologists

As school psychologists, assessments are a crucial part of our daily work. We are tasked with evaluating student’s learning abilities, providing recommendations, and facilitating...

Building Rapport With Students Before Testing – Essential Tips for School Psychologists

Establishing rapport with a student prior to psychoeducational testing is crucial for obtaining accurate and valid results. This process involves creating an atmosphere of...

The Emergence of the WISC and Why It’s So Widely Used Today

As school psychologists, we know the importance of assessing a child's intellectual abilities to identify learning disorders, giftedness, and academic support. One of the...

Is the Discrepancy Model ancient history? An in-depth analysis

For decades, the discrepancy model has been the standard way of identifying students as learning disabled. This model compares a student's IQ with their...

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