Assessing Non-English Speakers: Best Practices and Available Tools

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:

• Identify the current context of non-English speakers and English-language learners in the U.S.
• Create an equitable framework for assessing non-English speakers and English-language learners.
• Understand the selection of PAR products available in Spanish and other languages.

• Navigate PARiConnect to find Spanish-language products and resources.

Registration link: Sign up here

Qual level required for attendees: C 

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Jul 21, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Sign up here

Qual level required for attendees: A

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Aug 11, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available

• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information

• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Sign up here

Qual level required for attendees: A

Antiracist Psychological Assessment: Acknowledging the Harmful History and Moving Toward a More Inclusive, Equitable Process

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.

Eligible for 2 CE credits.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe two ways psychological assessment has harmed outcomes for people of color.
• Explain three ways to incorporate antiracist methods of psychological assessment in their practice and/or teaching.
• Discuss methods to increase inclusivity in test development.
• Describe methods to evaluate test appropriateness for a given population.

Registration link: Sign up here

Qual level required for attendees: A 

Using Neuropsychology to Identify Dyslexia in Spanish and English Learners

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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the nature of dyslexia in both English and Spanish speakers, as well as articulate specific brain regions that underscore the reading process in both languages.
• Describe the linguistic differences in reading both English and Spanish.
• Apply knowledge of dyslexia to Spanish-speaking ELs with respect to intervention decision making.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: S 

Psychological Assessment Rounds presented by PAR, May Session

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."

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B 

Understanding Addiction: From Assessment to Treatment

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.

Eligible for 1 CE credit.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the prevalence and impact of addiction in the United States, addressing the impact of COVID-19.
• Describe the neurobiology of addiction and appreciate the complex interplay of genetics and environment.
• Address assessment and key treatment approaches when working with individuals with addiction and substance use disorders.

Registration link: Sign up here

Qual level required for attendees: A 

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Jun 2, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Log in and navigate the PARiConnect account structure.
• Learn about the resources available and save to favorites.
• Manage their inventory and make purchases.
• Conduct manual data entry, email administrations, and administer on-screen.

Registration link: Sign up here

Qual level required for attendees: A 

Social Determinants of Cognitive Health: A Dynamic Life Course Perspective on How Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities Impact Cognitive Aging

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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe key social determinants of health that contribute to brain health outcomes.
• Discuss how SDOH factors contribute to poor brain health outcomes that disproportionately impact racial and ethnically diverse groups.
• Identify ways to optimize cognitive health in vulnerable populations.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A 

Applying Advanced Interpretation of the Feifer Assessment of Writing to Improve Students' Writing Skills

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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define the term dysgraphia and use a brain-based educational model to diagnose written language disorders by classifying them into three distinct subtypes.
• Understand how to use the FAW as a comprehensive diagnostic achievement measure to better diagnose and remediate written language disorders in children.
• Apply FAW interpretation strategies to a case study example to better inform intervention planning.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: S 

Psychological Assessment Rounds presented by PAR, April Session

Virtual, Apr 20, 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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Apr 7, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available

• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information

• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Assessing Emotional Disturbance in Schools: The Emotional Disturbance Decision Tree

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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the history, definition, and features of an emotional disturbance (ED)
• Examine the overlap of ED criteria with emotional/behavioral difficulties and DSM5 diagnoses
• Explore trends in ED identification 
• Investigate the structure of the EDDT
• Explore how to use the EDDT to assess for the presence or absence of ED

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Mar 10, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Effective Intervention for Executive Functioning: Help Them Show What They Know

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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe intervention strategies specific to domains of executive functioning
• Name at least three different research-based intervention programs to support executive functioning
• Describe a model for intervention for students with executive functioning difficulties 

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Psychological Assessment Rounds presented by PAR—March Session

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.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Psychological Assessment Rounds presented by PAR—February Session

Virtual, Feb 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. Attendees are able to submit cases that they would like to see highlighted and reviewed during future sessions. 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Introduction to PAR's Digital Library and ChecKIT

Virtual, Feb 10, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Integrative Assessment of Executive Function with the BRIEF and Performance Measures—Part 1

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.

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD

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.

This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe lines of evidence for valid interpretation of the BRIEF2 and performance measures of executive functions.
• Articulate a model for integrating findings.
• Write an effective interpretation of findings from multiple executive function measures.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Cultural Considerations in Assessment: Acknowledging What You Know, What You Don't Know, and How to Do Better

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.

This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Provide key questions and skills for understanding cultural relevance to assessment and report writing.
• Observe examples of cultural challenges among clients, families, and clinicians in the feedback process.
• Apply skills in cultural competence in case vignette examples.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Giving Assessment Feedback That Matters: Insights From Therapeutic Assessment

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.

This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

How to Explain Testing Results to Kids

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.  

This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Learn four key elements for providing effective feedback to children.
• Become familiar with tools and handouts to guide the feedback process.
• Gain specific language for talking about differences and disabilities with children.
• Develop strategies for involving and supporting parents in the feedback process.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Jan 4, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Jan 5, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to Data Collection

Virtual, Dec 8, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s):  Kathryn Stubleski, MS, LMFT

Learn about the process of data collection within the stages of test development, including how data collection differs based on the type of test. This webinar will explain how PAR’s samples are created and the rationale behind these decisions. This session will explain how individuals can get involved in data collection at PAR, how reservations to test are made, what is expected of data collectors, and how data collectors are compensated for their work.

This is an ideal webinar for psychologists, school psychologists, school psychology students, neuropsychologists, speech and language pathologists, psychometrists, and users of PAR products who want to learn more about the data PAR uses for its assessments.

This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.

Learning objectives:

• Help participants identify the role of data collection in the various stages of test development.
• Assess research design, specifically the creation of normative and clinical samples, as addressed in Domain 9: Research and Program Evaluation of the NASP Practice Model.
• Explain how normative samples representative of the U.S. population are created at PAR.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Understanding COVID-19, Trauma, and Children’s Mental Health: Utilizing the Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) to Guide Interventions

Virtual, Nov 11, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Eric Culqui, MA, PPS, and Terri Sisson, EdS

Children who have experienced trauma are more likely to have academic and behavioral problems at school, precisely the students brought to the attention of the school psychologist. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased trauma in many students. This workshop explores the recent research on trauma and COVID-19, as well as the importance of understanding trauma and how it impacts children in a school setting. This session will review the Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) Teacher Form and provide intervention recommendations appropriate for a school setting. The learning outcomes of this webinar are:

• Understand how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts children’s mental health
• Learn how trauma impacts students in the academic setting
• Explore the FACT, what it measures, and its uses in the academic setting
• Learn interventions to help alleviate symptoms of trauma in the classroom

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Psychological Assessment Rounds Presented by PAR, December Session—ADHD, LD, or both?

Virtual, Dec 1, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, Steven G. Feifer, DEd, and Melissa E. Milanak, PhD

Each month Dr. Peter Isquith, BRIEF2 coauthor, hosts an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting 2 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.

This session offers sign language interpretation. To view the sign language interpreter, please join on a desktop computer and not a mobile device.

In each rounds, we will follow an evidence-based assessment model that includes: 1) framing a clear and answerable question for assessment, 2) reviewing what we know in the context of research, 3) designing an assessment plan to help increase confidence in our answer, and 4) interpreting the data and answering the referral question.

We will consider questions of attention and learning disorders within clinical (e.g., learning disorder) and educational (e.g., specific learning disability) frameworks, and consider the tools needed in each context. This session will feature special guest Steven Feifer, author of the FAR, FAM, FAW, and FACT!

Learning objectives:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Psychological Assessment Rounds Presented by PAR, November Session—Learning Disabilities

Virtual, Nov 3, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, Steven G. Feifer, DEd, and Melissa E. Milanak, PhD

Each month Dr. Peter Isquith, BRIEF2 coauthor, hosts an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting 2 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. 

In each rounds, we will follow an evidence-based assessment model that includes: 1) framing a clear and answerable question for assessment, 2) reviewing what we know in the context of research, 3) designing an assessment plan to help increase confidence in our answer, and 4) interpreting the data and answering the referral question.

We will consider questions of attention and learning disorders within clinical (e.g., learning disorder) and educational (e.g., specific learning disability) frameworks, and consider the tools needed in each context. This session will feature special guest Steven Feifer, author of the FAR, FAM, FAW, and FACT!

Learning objectives:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Psychological Assessment Rounds Presented by PAR, October Session—ADHD

Virtual, Oct 14, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, and Melissa E. Milanak, PhD

Each month Dr. Peter Isquith, BRIEF2 coauthor, hosts an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting 2 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. 

In each rounds, we will follow an evidence-based assessment model that includes: 1) framing a clear and answerable question for assessment, 2) reviewing what we know in the context of research, 3) designing an assessment plan to help increase confidence in our answer, and 4) interpreting the data and answering the referral question.

We will consider questions of attention and learning disorders within clinical (e.g., learning disorder) and educational (e.g., specific learning disability) frameworks, and consider the tools needed in each context.

Learning objectives:

• Articulate the steps to an evidence-based assessment approach.
• Identify the rule-in/rule-out criteria for diagnostic questions.
• Answer the referral questions within both an educational and clinical framework.

Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Understanding COVID-19, Trauma, and Children’s Mental Health: Utilizing the Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) to Guide Interventions

Virtual, Oct 7, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Eric Culqui, MA, PPS, and Terri Sisson, EdS

Children who have experienced trauma are more likely to have academic and behavioral problems at school, precisely the students brought to the attention of the school psychologist. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased trauma in many students. This workshop explores the recent research on trauma and COVID-19, as well as the importance of understanding trauma and how it impacts children in a school setting. This session will review the Feifer Assessment of Childhood Trauma (FACT) Teacher Form and provide intervention recommendations appropriate for a school setting. The learning outcomes of this webinar are:

• Understand how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts children’s mental health
• Learn how trauma impacts students in the academic setting
• Explore the FACT, what it measures, and its uses in the academic setting
• Learn interventions to help alleviate symptoms of trauma in the classroom

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Oct 27, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Oct 26, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

ConcussTrack:​ Advanced Interpretation and Clinical Application of the PostConcussion Symptom Inventory™–2 (PCSI-2) and PostConcussion Executive Inventory™ (PCEI)​

Virtual, Aug 12, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Maegan Sady, PhD, and Gerard Gioia, PhD

Description: In this clinically-relevant webinar, participants will learn about evidence-based assessment of concussion in children & adolescents using two complimentary rating scales, the PCSI-2 and the PCEI. We will provide a brief overview of concussion neurobiology, discuss concussion management, and teach how to use these concussion inventories to guide intervention and support strategies.

Participants will be able to:

• Describe common concussion effects in children and adolescents, and how they impact learning and school participation.
• Apply reliable change metrics to determine whether symptoms are improving or worsening.
• Formulate recommendations based on score profiles.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: S

Understanding Parenting Stress and Chronic Medical Conditions

Virtual, Sep 14, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Dana Bakula, PhD, and Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

• List the signs of parenting stress
• Identify the experience of parenting stress among parents of children with complex medical needs
• Analyze the benefits of screening for, and addressing, parenting stress when working with children and families. Case vignettes will beincluded.

Qual level required for attendees: S

Pandemics, Trauma, and Emotional Disturbance

Virtual, Sep 23, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Theo Miron, PsyS, and Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

The learning outcomes of this webinar are:

• Understand the history and definition of an Emotional Disturbance (ED)
• Examine the features of ED including associated DSM-V disorders
• Explore trends in (ED) identification and discuss possible explanations
• Define and understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Describe the current COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on trauma/ACEs
• Examine the overlap of ED criteria with the emotional/behavioral difficulties that may manifest through significant and prolonged trauma
• Explore the structure and value of using the EDDT to assess for the presence or absence of ED

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Psychological Assessment Rounds Presented by PAR

Virtual, Jul 15, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, Ph.D., and Melissa E. Milanak, Ph.D.

Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting 2 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. 

Learning objectives:

• Use an evidence-based model to frame the symptom assessment of concussion with complex cases
• Identify the suite of tools available to assist assessment, monitoring, and treatment of concussion and explain how to select and apply appropriate PAR assessments
• Translate the findings of the symptom assessments into treatment targets with recommended best practices from top assessment experts
• Provide a deeper dive into school and clinical application

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks With New Features—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Jul 16, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Jul 15, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to the Personality Assessment Inventory™ (PAI)

Virtual, Jun 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join PAR subject matter experts, Dr. Sierra Iwanicki and Dr. Kevin Lauer, on Friday June 11 11am - Noon ET, and get a comprehensive introduction to the Personality Assessment Inventory™ (PAI). Participants and attendees of this webinar will learn:

• Introduce participants to the developmental background and structure of the PAI.
• Expose participants to the PAI scales, subscales, and indexes and provide vital information on interpretive significance of different scores.
• Demonstrate basic clinical interpretation of the PAI

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: C

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks With New Features—For Experienced Users

Virtual, May 20, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect With New Features—For New Users

VIrtual, May 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

PARtalks

Virtual, Jun 3, 2021

The pandemic put mental health issues in the forefront of the American consciousness, and students, teachers, and staff will continue to feel the effects of COVID-19 when they return to school this fall. Their job will not be easy.

A FREE daylong virtual event, PARtalks brings together authors, subject matter experts, and thought leaders to equip school professionals with the information they need to do what they do best—help students.

Psychological Assessment Rounds Presented by PAR

Virtual, May 6, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, Ph.D., and Melissa E. Milanak, Ph.D.

Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting 2 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.

• Practical application of PAR assessments with complex cases
• How to select different assessments to pair together
• A deeper dive into school and clinical application
• Recommended best practices from top assessment experts

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Overview of the Feifer Family of Products

Virtual, Mar 26, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP, and Terri Sisson, EdS

Description: Attendees of this webinar will be able to:

• Understand the basics of how neuropsychology impacts academic achievement
• Learn how the Feifer products measure the neuropsychological processes of reading, math, and writing
• Gain awareness of the specific areas of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia

There will be a live question & answer after the presentation.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Psychological Assessment Rounds presented by PAR

Virtual, Apr 1, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, and Melissa Milanak, PhD

Description: Join us for a discussion with BRIEF2 coauthor Peter K. Isquith, Ph.D., and Melissa E. Milanak, Ph.D.

Each month Dr. Peter Isquith will host an assessment rounds with occasional guest co-hosts presenting 2 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. Learning includes:

• Practical application of PAR assessments with complex cases
• How to select different assessments to pair together
• A deeper dive into school and clinical application
• Recommended best practices from top assessment experts

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: B

Pandemics, Trauma, and Emotional Disturbance

Virtual, Apr 29, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Theo Miron, PsyS, and Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

The learning outcomes of this webinar are:

• Understand the history and definition of an Emotional Disturbance (ED)
• Examine the features of ED including associated DSM-V disorders
• Explore trends in (ED) identification and discuss possible explanations
• Define and understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Describe the current COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on trauma/ACEs
• Examine the overlap of ED criteria with the emotional/behavioral difficulties that may manifest through significant and prolonged trauma
• Explore the structure and value of using the EDDT to assess for the presence or absence of ED

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Executive Functions & ADHD: Evidence-Based Assessment With the BRIEF2 With Peter K. Isquith, PhD

Virtual, Apr 22, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, and Terri Sisson, EdS

Description: BRIEF2 coauthor Peter K. Isquith, PhD, will review how to increase the expertise in identifying students with ADHD subtypes using evidence-based assessment with the BRIEF2. After this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to:

• Explain the relationship between executive functions and ADHD diagnoses
• Compare BRIEF2 profiles with established profiles in students with ADHD subtypes
• Use classification tables to estimate the likelihood of ADHD diagnosis

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Executive Function & ADHD: A View From the Conductor With Peter K. Isquith, PhD

Virtual, Apr 15, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD, and Terri Sisson, EdS

Description: BRIEF2 coauthor Peter K. Isquith, PhD, will discuss how to improve expertise in understanding and assessing executive functioning in students diagnosed with ADHD. After this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to:

• Define executive function & ADHD
• Describe methods of assessing EF
• Articulate the relationship between EF & ADHD

There will be a live question & answer after the presentation.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Overview of the RAIT and the TOGRA

Virtual, Apr 8, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Melissa Milanak, PhD, and Kevin Lauer, PhD

This session will provide an overview of subset, scoring, and normative sample and index comparisons on:

• The Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test (RAIT)
• The Test of General Reasoning Ability (TOGRA)
• Considerations for remote administration
• Review of digital and remote assessment instruments available through PAR

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks With New Features—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Apr 2, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect With New Features—For New Users

Virtual, Mar 31, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

PAI Plus Training Webinar

Virtual, Mar 11, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Sierra Iwanicki, PhD, and Kevin Lauer, PhD

Join us to learn more about the Personality Assessment Inventory and the updates that are now available in the PAI Plus.

• Development and overview of the PAI
• Goals for PAI Plus and new features
• Live Q&A

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: C

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks With New Features—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Mar 5, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect With New Features—For New Users

Virtual, Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

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.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Assessment of English Language Learners and the Language Acculturation Meter™

Virtual, Mar 25, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Sue Trujillo, MS, and Eric Culqui, MA

Description:  Please join us as we discuss the Language Acculturation Meter. There will be a live Q&A after the session. Attendees will learn:

• Best practices for assessment of English Language Learners
• PAR solutions for ELL assessment
• Development and use of the Language Acculturation Meter (LAM)

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW) Admin and Scoring Tips

Virtual, Feb 18, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Sue Trujillo, MS, and Theo Miron, PsyS

Description: Join us while we review the new Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW) and FAW Administration and Scoring Guide! There will be a live Q&A after the presentation. Attendees of this webinar will learn:

• Highlights of each section in the FAW Administration and Scoring Guide.
• Shows how to score writing samples for the Executive Working Memory, Expository Writing, and Story Mapping subtests.
• Reviews nuances of scoring the Motor Planning Subtest.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: S

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks with New Features—For Experienced Users

Virtual, Feb 5, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Now with new features!

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: 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!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Feb 4, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Now with new features!

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: 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.

• Learn how to purchase and manage your inventory
• Understand how to assign assessments by email or in-office
• Learn how to generate and save reports

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Assessing the Multiple Causes of Trauma Across the Age Span

Virtual, Jan 29, 2021

Presenter(s): Melissa Milanak, PhD and Kevin Lauer, PhD

Description: Attendees of this webinar will learn about the following trauma instruments:

• Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress (DAPS)
• Trauma Symptom Inventory–2 (TSI-2)
• Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
• Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children (TSCYC)
• Pandemic Anxiety Screener for Students—12: Research Edition (PASS-12)

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

Pandemics, Trauma, and Emotional Disturbance

Virtual, Jan 20, 2021

11:00 a.m.- noon ET SESSION FULL

NEW SESSION ADDED: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET

Presenter(s): Theo Miron, PsyS, and Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

The learning outcomes of this webinar are:

• Understand the history and definition of an Emotional Disturbance (ED)
• Examine the features of ED including associated DSM-V disorders
• Explore trends in (ED) identification and discuss possible explanations
• Define and understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Describe the current COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on trauma/ACEs
• Examine the overlap of ED criteria with the emotional/behavioral difficulties that may manifest through significant and prolonged trauma
• Explore the structure and value of using the EDDT to assess for the presence or absence of ED

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B

RIAS-2 Remote Administration: What’s a School Psych To Do?

Virtual, Jan 14, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Terri Sisson, EdS, Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

Description: In this webinar, you will:

• Understand the difference between Remote and In-Person e-administration
• Understand the equivalency of the RIAS-2 when administered face-to-face and remotely
• Understand how to give the RIAS-2 remotely using videoconferencing software and the whiteboard feature

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: C

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, Jan 7, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: 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.

• Learn how to purchase and manage your inventory
• Understand how to assign assessments by email or in-office
• Learn how to generate and save reports

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: A

Overview of the Feifer Family of Products

Virtual, Dec 17, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP, and Terri Sisson, EdS

• Understand the basics of how neuropsychology impacts academic achievement
• Learn how the Feifer products measure the neuropsychological processes of reading, math, and writing
• Gain awareness of the specific areas of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia

There will be a live question & answer after the presentation.

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation

Qual level required for attendees: B