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.
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Virtual, Sep 21, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Many providers report an increase in evaluation referrals to determine whether an individual has adult ADHD. Though many of these referrals may show a clear presence of ADHD, confounding factors such as comorbid conditions or symptoms that mimic ADHD make this process more complex at times. In addition, although ADHD affects adults of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic groups, and genders, there disparities remain in the assessment and care individuals from diverse populations may receive. This presentation will revisit a data-informed approach to assessing ADHD with a focus on culturally diverse clients. The session will explore issues that could lead to potential overdiagnosis, underdiagnosis, or misdiagnosis, that could lead to inappropriate treatment recommendations. This live webinar will provide an overview of the assessment process using two cases of clients from diverse backgrounds to examine the similarities and differences to help with diagnosis and guide intervention plans.
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Virtual, Aug 16, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
School psychologists have a lot to do when it comes to back-to-school time, but we can help! Join Daniel McFadden as he reviews the top PARiConnect questions and solutions our Customer Support team receives from school psychologists and provides tips and tricks on managing your PARiConnect account.
Virtual, Jul 27, 2023 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!
Virtual, Jul 20, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This webinar explores emotional disturbance and trauma and how it impacts children in the school setting. We will investigate the structure of the Emotional Disturbance Decision Tree (EDDT) and the Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) and how to use these assessments. The speakers will present a case study example and explain interventions.
Virtual, Jul 13, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 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.
Virtual, Jun 15, 2023 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.
Qual level required for attendees: A
Virtual, Jun 29, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for an insightful webinar on test development, featuring project directors from the research and development department at PAR. This online panel will explore topics such as normative data, reference groups, and their utility in test interpretation.
We encourage attendees to submit questions during registration so we can tailor the presentation to address your specific interests and concerns. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in developing and refining tests. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of test development and gain practical knowledge that you can apply in your own work.
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Virtual, May 31, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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. Kira Armstrong. This month's topic is "A Case Highlighting Pink Flags in ASD Assessment."
Virtual, May 16, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual, Apr 19, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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 back Rachel Landsman, PsyD, to discuss a case of autism, mood, and/or behavior disorders in an adolescent with hearing-related language deprivation.
Qual level required for attendees: B
Virtual, Apr 13, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ira L. Cohen, PhD, will explain how best to administer, score, and interpret the PDD Behavior Inventory (PDDBI), a reliable and valid informant-based assessment tool for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
This session will provide insight into characterizing and interpreting the PDDBI’s structure, as well as administration, scoring, selection of informants, how to handle missing data, and scoring procedures for nonverbal children. Time will be devoted to interpreting and understanding T scores, confidence intervals, cluster scores, and percentiles, in addition to understanding which domains and scores to examine when monitoring intervention outcomes over time. Finally, Dr. Cohen will address how to interpret the statistical significance of differences between parent and teacher informants and will review case examples.
Qual level required for attendees: S
Virtual, Mar 15, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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 Ira L. Cohen, PhD, coauthor of the PDD Behavior Inventory, for a conversation about diagnosing autism.
Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation
Virtual, Mar 23, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
As more information about adult ADHD is available in the public domain, providers report an increase in evaluation referrals for adult ADHD. Confounding factors such as comorbid conditions or symptoms that mimic ADHD can make this process more complex than simply answering the question of whether it is ADHD or not. The most common co-occurring conditions include anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Without a thoughtful approach, clinicians could potentially overdiagnose, underdiagnose, or misdiagnose individuals, leading to inappropriate treatment recommendations. This live webinar will provide information on the assessment of adult ADHD specifically for differential diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Two cases will be examined to understand the similarities and differences that help with diagnosis and guide intervention plans.
Virtual, Mar 2, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This webinar will explore the neural underpinnings of stress, trauma, and emotional dysfunction in children and its impact on learning. Environmental deprivation, poverty, childhood abuse, witnessing violence, and pandemics can impact cognitive and social–emotional development in children. Schools can enhance emotional wellness through early prevention efforts, appropriate assessment and screening techniques, and an improved school climate to foster emotional growth for all children. Targeted assessment strategies featuring the new Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) will be featured in order for teachers and educators to best meet the needs of today’s students.
Virtual, Feb 23, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Scientifically researched career assessment tools promote career and vocational success in people of all ages and backgrounds. These tools help clients of all types learn “what they want to be when they grow up” and enable them to pursue their vision.
Join Matt Parks for a deep dive into the Self-Directed Search (SDS), the 53-year-old gold standard tool in career assessment. The SDS is based on John Holland's RIASEC theory—the idea that both people and work environments can be classified according to six basic types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. The SDS asks questions about an individual’s aspirations, activities, competencies, and interests, and provides an interactive, customized report that matches an individual’s personality and interests to a unique list of corresponding careers and programs of study.
Matt will explain how you can use robust career and educational assessment tools to help individuals save time and money, increase career preparation and readiness, and confidently chart their paths in life.
Virtual, Jan 25, 2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Students with communicatively significant hearing loss increasingly attend regular classrooms and many are referred for assessment. Myriad additional risk and resilience factors become important that are not a typical part of evaluations with hearing students. Assessment tools and methods may require accommodations or modifications or may not be interpretable. This practical skills workshop will help prepare practitioners to evaluate students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and to know when to seek further consultation and referral.
Virtual, Feb 2, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join this session for an overview on cultural competence when conducting psychological assessment with people with disabilities. To conduct a truly comprehensive psychological assessment, providers must attempt to answer questions from referral sources and solve complex problems by integrating multiple sources of information. This session will explore several problems that affect the psychological assessment of people with disabilities, including the presence of bias, unreliability, and questionable validity. Many disabilities, including physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities, can affect aspects of performance on psychological and neurocognitive tests, making it critical that examiners consider the individual’s disability, how it may relate to other functions, and delineate a strategy to ensure the appropriate construct is being measured. Dr. Andrews will introduce the concept of universal design in assessment planning, including test selection, administration, and scoring, and will explore differences between accommodations and modifications. Considerations for interpretation, report writing, and specific populations, and settings will be addressed. Dr. Andrews will illustrate ways to create a fair and unbiased testing environment and will emphasize the assessment and measurement of strengths.
Virtual, Mar 9, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This webinar will discuss the unique challenges of evaluating an individual with a visual impairment. The session will review issues related to test adaptation, test interpretation, and construct validity. Participants will learn how to make an ethical, informed decision about when to proceed with an evaluation, when and where to seek consultation, and when to refer elsewhere.
Virtual, Mar 29, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual, Jan 18, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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 back Dr. Stephanie Nelson. Dr. Nelson will refer back to the case she spoke about in December and explain how she used that data to craft a meaningful report.
To view December's session, visit the PAR Training Portal.
Virtual, Jan 11, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join Melissa Milanak, PhD, for a session devoted to practical ways to easily incorporate assessments into your research. Whether you are seeking a large federally funded grant, looking to publish a manuscript, or developing a course for students and trainees, Dr. Milanak will help you to develop effective, efficient research assessment batteries that uniquely address your specific needs. The session will focus on the ways digital assessment tools can help you reach a larger subject pool, expand your geographical reach, and reduce the risk of missing data.
Virtual, Feb 21, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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.
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.
Virtual, Nov 3, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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.
Virtual, Nov 17, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Virtual, Oct 12, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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, Sep 14, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Virtual, Jul 15, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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