Staying up-to-date on the latest assessment developments is what sets you apart—and helps set your students and clients up for success. PAR’s informative webinars are listed below.
Log in to the PARtalks platform to register for upcoming sessions. To access upcoming registrations and CE documents, navigate to "My Account" and then "My Events." Learn more about PAR's continuing education program. All times listed below are ET.
Virtual, Dec 14, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Dr. Peter Isquith for an assessment rounds presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. Each month Dr. Peter Isquith hosts an assessment rounds presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. This month, Dr. Isquith welcomes Dr. Stephanie Nelson as they discuss how to approach assessment of distressed and distressing children using a strengths-based approach.
Registration link: Click here to register
Qual level required for attendees: B
Virtual, Nov 9, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Dr. Peter Isquith for an assessment rounds presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. This month, Dr. Isquith welcomes Lisa Jacobson, PhD, NCSP, ABPP, as they discuss a complicated case involving cognitive disengagement syndrome.
Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation
Virtual, Nov 3, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Parenting stress is prevalent, especially among parents of color. This presentation will provide an overview of parenting stress and how to assess this construct, outlining contextual factors unique to families of color that contribute to parenting stress. Emphasis will be placed on how to use the Parenting Stress Index, Fourth Edition (PSI-4). When used as part of a comprehensive evaluation, the PSI-4 can improve equity in assessment and facilitate early identification and intervention to assist children and parents in obtaining the educational, behavioral, and social support they need.
Qual level required for attendees: S
Virtual, Oct 26, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. This month, Dr. Isquith welcomes Jennifer T. Amato, PsyD, as they discuss a case that addresses questions about the overlap between ASD and trauma and the need for careful diagnosis. Attendees are able to submit cases they would like to see highlighted and reviewed during future sessions.
Virtual, Oct 20, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Providing psychological services is not as simple as knowing and applying a series of techniques or strategies to a case. The key to providing high-quality, evidence-based services is knowing when, for whom, and at what times to apply specific interventions or approaches. It is important for clinicians to use a case-conceptualization approach, by which they advance from nomothetic information derived from the literature to idiographic situations within their practice. This live webinar will identify key aspects of a cognitive–behavioral model, explaining how to use test data to look beyond diagnosis to formulate a case conceptualization that drives evidence-based intervention. The use of a specific case study involving a child with anxiety and depression will be discussed.
Virtual, Sep 28, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The pivot to telehealth services significantly altered the way providers interact with their clients, organize their day-to-day schedules, and handle competing work–life demands. This second session on provider burnout will offer a panel discussion featuring several mental health professionals. The panelists will share stories, tips, and resources on how to foster resiliency and wellbeing for themselves and in their workplaces.
Qual level required for attendees: A
Virtual, Nov 17, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A real time tour of some of the lesser-known features of PARiConnect, including tips and tricks to help save you time. Learn about the resources currently available, discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information, and understand various settings and options. Designed for users who are already comfortable with the platform but would like to know more!
Registration link: Sign up here
Virtual, Oct 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join Daniel McFadden for a real-time tour of PARiConnect. New users will learn the basics of this online assessment platform and be introduced to ways they can streamline their assessment process. There will be a demo of administration options and a question-and-answer session. This session is ideal for users who are just getting acquainted with PARiConnect.
Virtual, Sep 29, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This webinar will discuss recent advances in the research and practice of pediatric bilingual neuropsychological assessment. Bilingual language acquisition and neurocognitive impact will be reviewed. Attendees will gain greater understanding not only of the history of dual-language programs in the U.S. but also will be able to apply knowledge of how children learn to best practices for neuropsychological evaluation. Resources for assessment of bilingual children will be provided.
Virtual, Aug 23, 2022 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This webinar will feature a live Q&A by author Leslie C. Morey, PhD. Initially recorded in 2021 for a workshop from the Society for Personality Assessment (SPA), this session will involve an advanced discussion of the clinical use of the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). This presentation will highlight recent developments in PAI research and their implications for profile interpretation. A particular focus will involve profile validity with discussion of recently developed indices and functions designed to address defensiveness or malingering. Specifically, the presentation will provide: 1) understanding of the use of supplemental profile validity indicators in the interpretation of profile validity; 2) information on identifying and interpreting distorted profiles; and 3) information on other supplemental indicators and constellations addressing targeted clinical issues such as suicidality, dangerousness, substance abuse, and treatment decision making. Bring your questions for PAI author Dr. Morey!
Qual level required for attendees: C
Virtual, Sep 20, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The workshop will identify and describe three psychological types of school shooters. Each of these types will be illustrated through a case history. The workshop will then present an overview of threat assessment and related concepts. Examples of warning signs from actual school shootings will be discussed.
Virtual, Sep 14, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. Attendees are able to submit cases they would like to see highlighted and reviewed during future sessions.
Virtual, Aug 18, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The college years are an exciting time for personal and academic growth, setting students up for success in life. Learn about assessments designed to identify strengths as well as growth areas that impact college students. Topics include academic strengths and weaknesses, learning difficulties, adjustment concerns (including mental health), and family and interpersonal problems. The use of a specialized career tool to help students determine their best career paths, aligned to their unique interests, personality, and strengths, will be discussed.
Virtual, Sep 8, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This webinar explores emotional disturbance and trauma and how it impacts children in the school setting. We investigate the structure of the Emotional Disturbance Decision Tree (EDDT) and the Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) and how to use these assessments. A case study will be presented and will include interventions.
Virtual, Aug 4, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The mental health crisis is real—especially for young people. Raising awareness about the issues and sharing warning signs is not enough. This is the moment to build a wellness movement grounded in care, empathy, and inclusion. Destigmatizing mental health will require growth from awareness to appreciation to advocacy to action.
School psychologists are uniquely positioned to advise student clubs on mental health. School-based programs give students a platform to share their voices and raise awareness on mental health issues. Clubs can empower students to educate one another and their communities while creating a culture of peer support within schools.
Virtual, Jul 13, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The pivot to telehealth services significantly altered the way providers interact with their clients, organize their day-to-day schedules, and handle competing work–life demands. Many clinicians serve as a grounding presence for struggling clients, patients, and communities. But how do we create space for the helpers? Gain a broader awareness of stress and burnout among mental health professionals and learn how providers can best support themselves to foster wellbeing.
Virtual, Jun 30, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenters: Eric Culqui, MA, and Daniel McFadden, MBA
With the increasing need for assessment resources in different languages, particularly Spanish in the U.S., clinicians must make it a priority to conduct fair and equitable assessments of non-English speakers and English-language learners. This webinar will review Spanish-language assessments available from PAR, explain how to find these resources on the PAR website, and review how to access these measures on PARiConnnect.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Navigate PARiConnect to find Spanish-language products and resources.
Virtual, Aug 11, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA
Learn about the resources currently available
Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
Understand various settings and options
Virtual, Jul 21, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual, Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenters: Alea Holman, PhD, and Nikel Rogers-Wood, PhD
This webinar describes ways to incorporate antiracist practices throughout the assessment process and offers suggestions for how to teach and promote such practices in training programs. Antiracist practice involves a constant series of choices toward equity at the individual, interpersonal, and institutional level. Racism is part of the history of psychological assessment. As such, the assessment process and its outcomes have resulted in harm to people of color. A crucial part of moving toward antiracist practices in psychological assessment is understanding the role and impact of racism in the history of assessment and taking active steps to change the assessment process. This program will offer a historicized perspective on the detrimental effects of psychological assessment in order to frame the need for intentional efforts toward antiracist assessment practices among assessors and educators. The presenters will focus on assessment of children, how school-based psychological practice influences the racial disparities we see in schools, and the ways in which test construction is moving toward antiracism. The webinar will also include information on how to evaluate a measure for use with clients of different racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Virtual, May 19, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenters: Rodrigo E. Enciso, MA, LEP
With the increased awareness concerning best practices in the early identification of dyslexia, it is essential that practitioners are be able to accurately identify true disability cases, including within the English learner (EL) population. There are undeniable advantages to early monitoring and identification of students who may be at risk for dyslexia. As such, these practices should be extended to ELs. Because assessment of ELs adds complexity to the identification of dyslexia, sophistication and knowledge of reading problems and language differences are needed to ensure more accurate assessment conclusions.
Virtual, May 11, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Peter K. Isquith, PhD
Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. Attendees are able to submit cases they would like to see highlighted and reviewed during future sessions. This month's session is "Flipping Furniture: When Obsessions and Compulsions Drive Behavior."
Virtual, Jun 9, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The second in our neuropsychology series!
Presenters: Edward Thomas Lewis III, MD, FAPA, and Viktoriya Magid, PhD
According to the Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health, substance misuse is estimated to cost society $442 billion each year in health care costs, lost productivity, and criminal justice expenses. In this webinar, we will review substance misuse in the United States and discuss differences between substance use and substance use disorders. We will highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the recovery community and several important consequences. The webinar will review of the neurobiology of addiction and what is understood at a mechanistic level with regard to the development of addiction. Finally, we will discuss assessment and treatment approaches to help providers more accurately understand and treat individuals who are experiencing addiction. This webinar will discuss the scientific underpinnings of addiction as well as provide practical information for everyday practice.
Virtual, Jun 2, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual, May 26, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The first in our neuropsychology series!
Presenter: April Thames, PhD
This webinar will address key social determinants of health (SDOH) and how disparities in SDOH factors disproportionately impact brain health among ethnic and racial groups in the U.S. The webinar will review historical problems that have resulted in the misdiagnosis of cognitive status among racial and ethnic groups. The interaction between SDOH and biological factors will be discussed as it contributes to poor brain health outcomes. Finally, this session will provide direction for optimizing brain health in vulnerable populations.
Virtual, Apr 27, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenters: Steven G. Feifer, DEd, Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD, and Terri Sisson, EdS
The Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW) is a diagnostic achievement test. When used together, FAW skills, error, and behavior analyses provide an in-depth view of a student’s specific strengths and weaknesses. This information can inform intervention planning and allow practitioners to tailor their support to a student’s specific needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Practitioners will understand and learn how to incorporate skills, error, and behavior analyses into their assessment of a student’s written language.
Virtual, Apr 20, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual, Apr 7, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A real time tour of some of the lesser-known features of PARiConnect, including tips and tricks to help save you time. Designed for users who are already comfortable with the platform but would like to know more!
Virtual, Mar 24, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenters: Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD, and Theo Miron, PsyS
Why should psychologists and other clinicians assess for emotional disturbance (ED) in the school setting? Parents and caregivers of 8.3 million school-aged children have sought help from school staff or mental health professionals about their child’s emotional or behavioral difficulties. Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen a significant increase in kids struggling with both emotional and behavioral difficulties. This increase may lead to an uptick in the number of ED-related assessment referrals that come across our desks and the number of students who require special education services. We can assess children for an ED by using the Emotional Disturbance Decision Tree (EDDT), which is aligned with and addresses all the relevant aspects of the Federal ED criteria.
Virtual, Mar 10, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A real time tour of PARiConnect, including tips for new users and demonstration of the different administration options. Perfect for new users just getting started.
Virtual, Feb 23, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This is the second session of a two-part series. The first session is available to view on the PAR Training Portal.
Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, and Steven C. Guy, PhD
BRIEF2 coauthors Peter K. Isquith, PhD, and Steven C. Guy, PhD, will present this second session in a series focusing on executive functioning.
This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.
Virtual, Mar 2, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD
Moderator: Melissa E. Milanak, PhD
Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. This session will focus on cases related to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Attendees are able to submit cases that they would like to see highlighted and reviewed during future sessions.
Virtual, Feb 2, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting case studies from both school and clinical perspectives utilizing PAR assessments. Attendees are able to submit cases that they would like to see highlighted and reviewed during future sessions.
Virtual, Feb 10, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for an overview and demonstration of PAR's Digital Library. Learn how to access the Digital Library, what materials are included, as well as tips for use and compatibility. Daniel McFadden will also demonstrate how to use the ChecKIT family of products, which includes the PHQ-9, GAD-7, LAM, MAST, and GDS-SF.
Virtual, Jan 12, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This is the first session of a two-part series. Registration information for the second session will be forthcoming.
In research and practice, a common approach to assessing executive functions across the life span combines ratings of everyday self-regulation on Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) instruments with performance on tests. These different approaches, however, often produce disparate results. This fast-paced, data-driven webinar will explore the evidence for valid interpretation of the BRIEF2 and common performance tests, focusing on how to validly interpret, integrate, and write about findings from both approaches.
Virtual, Feb 17, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This is the third session of a three-part series on giving assessment feedback. Each session is stand-alone, but they all share a central theme. Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood will moderate this series.
Presenter(s): Dr. Shreya Hessler
As assessment providers, psychologists are tasked with understanding a whole person while addressing a referral question. It is imperative that cultural considerations are incorporated into the testing process inclusive of the intake, test administration, report and feedback. This presentation will discuss concrete steps clinicians can take to advance their cultural competency in capturing comprehensive conceptualizations of the patients they serve.
Virtual, Jan 27, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This is the second session of a three-part series on giving assessment feedback. Each session is stand-alone, but they all share a central theme. Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood will moderate this series.
Presenter(s): Dr. Stephen E. Finn
When psychologists give feedback to clients about assessment results, they face many challenging questions as to what they should share and how. In this webinar, Dr. Finn will address how to provide feedback, what information should be presented and how, and ways to make assessment feedback therapeutic and not overwhelming for clients. Dr. Finn will share insights from multiple research studies on therapeutic assessment (TA). TA is an empirically based, semistructured method in which psychological tests are used collaboratively with clients to help them gain new insights and address persistent problems in living.
This webinar will include a video of Dr. Finn presenting feedback to a client about her assessment results. By registering and logging in to this webinar, you agree that you will not record, broadcast, save, or attempt to share the audio or video footage used in this presentation in order to maintain patient confidentiality.
By the end of this session, participants will:
• List 4 empirically supported ways to make psychological assessment feedback more meaningful and impactful for clients. • Discuss ways to avoid injuring clients via psychological assessment feedback. • Discuss forms of written assessment feedback that are accessible to clients. • Describe a way of providing written assessment feedback to children.
Virtual, Jan 20, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This is the first session of a three-part series on giving assessment feedback. Each session is stand-alone, but they all share a central theme. Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood will moderate this series.
Presenter(s): Dr. Liz Angoff
Please join Dr. Liz Angoff, author of the Brain Building Book, for a session on how to explain testing results to kids.
Talking to kids about testing results can be tricky! Few clinicians are trained how to do it, so many don’t.
Yet, when kids don’t know the reason for their struggles, they tend to develop their own ideas, often quite negative ones. Through assessments, clinicians have the power to help kids rewrite these narratives.
In this presentation, you will learn specific language, tools, and strategies for helping kids understand their testing results and their diagnosis in an engaging, positive, and empowering way.
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