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Riverside Insights to Host Evalu8 Continuing Ed Virtual Conference for Clinical Practitioners August 8-12

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With our Evalu8 conference, we have developed a program that brings together industry leaders, academic experts, and practitioners for a week of valuable learning that underscores our commitment to support each child’s unique learning by empowering them to unlock their full potential.


ITASCA, Ill. (PRWEB)

Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced a week-long virtual conference for clinical practitioners to learn key assessment best practices, while earning valuable continuing education credits as they prepare for the fall influx of evaluations.

“As we prepare for a new school year, Riverside Insights has been listening to practitioners and identified a number of important topics that are top-of-mind for evaluators,” said Rajib Roy, CEO of Riverside Insights. “With our Evalu8 conference, we have developed a program that brings together industry leaders, academic experts, and practitioners for a week of valuable learning that underscores our commitment to support each child’s unique learning by empowering them to unlock their full potential.”

The weeklong virtual conference offers two hours each day of dedicated professional learning with a specific topical focus.

All attendees will receive 1 American Psychological Association (APA) and National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) approved Continuing Association (CE) Unit for each one hour session completed (up to two per day). To register for these free sessions, visit the Riverside Insights website at https://info.riversideinsights.com/evalu8.

Schedule highlights include:

Digital Assessments – Monday, August 8

From Paper to Digital: Considerations for Test Design, Development and Use – led by Dr. Erica LaForte, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Demonstration and Overview of the WJ IV Digital Brief Cognitive Ability Assessment – led by Katy Genseke, Psy.D.

Evaluation Effectiveness – Tuesday, August 9

Before, During, & After: Tips for Efficient and Effective Assessments with the WJ IV ACH – led by Dr. Jenny Ponzuric

Assessment Solutions: Greater Data, Greater Impact – led by Dr. Sarah Holman & Dr. Tammy Stephens

Limitless Learning – Wednesday, August 10

Beyond Eligibility: Evaluating and Monitoring Student Progress with the BDI-3 – led by Dr. Catherine Perkins, Georgia State University

The Early Childhood Examiner’s Skill Check – led by Dr. Johnnie Pettigrew, Denton ISD

Equity in Clinical Practice – Thursday, August 11

A Student-centered Approach to Social Emotional Learning , led by Dr. Byron McClure

Fair and Equitable Assessment: Strategies For Working With English Learners – led by Dr. Pedro Olvera, Cal Baptist University

Breakout Groups – Friday, August 12

Digital Assessment Discussion

Psych 2 Psych: ​Common Challenges / Best Practice Discussion

Student Centered SEL Discussion

About Riverside Insights

Riverside Insights, one of the world’s leading and most long-standing developers of research-based assessments including the Woodcock-Johnson and the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), is led by a powerful mission: to provide insights that help elevate potential and enrich the lives of students, clinical patients, employees, and organizations globally. For more information, visit http://www.riversideinsights.com.

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