This 2 hour recorded conference session will be available for viewing through 6/15/2025 and includes the following presentation:
From Red Flags to Action: Knowing When to Initiate Special Education Evaluations for CLD Learners
Presenter: Juliana Ramirez, EdS, NCSP, ABSNP
This session provides school psychologists with tools for when to begin the evaluation process for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. It will address insights into CLD evaluations, including common myths about bilingualism, unique considerations for passive, sequential, and simultaneous bilingual learners, and the importance of timely evaluations without language-related delays. Participants will gain practical strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and using culturally responsive practices to support accurate and fair assessments. This session will also offer collaboration techniques for bilingual and monolingual school psychologists, equipping attendees to advocate confidently and effectively for CLD students in their districts.
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