Using the Woodcock-Johnson IV Batteries (WJIV Cog, WJIV ACH and WJIV OL) when assessing primary and secondary-aged learners - Jan 2024 to Jan 2025

Using the Woodcock-Johnson IV Batteries (WJIV Cog, WJIV ACH and WJIV OL) when assessing primary and secondary-aged learners - Jan 2024 to Jan 2025

Overview

Description

The session aims to provide a deeper understanding of the Woodcock-Johnson IV batteries to enable delegates to make informed decisions about what these batteries may offer to their own practice and how they might be used within a diagnostic assessment. The session will follow STEC/SASC’s guidance on the use of each of these batteries. The emphasis of the session will be on using WJIV tests in assessments for pre-16 learners.

 

In the context of assessments for primary and secondary-aged learners, the course will cover:

 

The tests within each WJIV battery that can be used within a diagnostic assessment, in line with STEC/SASC guidance.

Consideration of additional test areas not covered by the batteries.

A comparison with some of the more familiar cognitive and attainments tests.

Strengths of the WJIV batteries, as well as potential pitfalls and considerations.

Information on the Riverside scoring and reporting portal. 

Learning outcomes

Delegates will:

Learn about the three Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries and the range of assessment areas they cover.

Know how to use the tests within a diagnostic assessment.

Understand how the tests fit with the SASC report formats

Course prerequisites

Delegates should have a Level 7 qualification in SpLD assessment.