First Page Contact Us For Registration: Sarah Polmo Student Learning Services - Secretary Call 780-449-6440 or email [email protected] For Information: Robert Simonowits Assistant Superintendent - Student Learning Services Call 780-449-6445 or email [email protected] Location MainStay Suites 201 Palisades Way Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0N3 780-570-8080 Staying Overnight? Please mention: Elk Island Catholic Schools Workshop for the $129.00 per night rate; - breakfast included. Level B Assessment Training on the Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test & Woodcock-Munoz Language Survey 21st-23rd of October, 2014 Venue: MainStay Suites, Sherwood Park AB Attention: Special Education Teachers/ Resources Room Teachers, ESL- ELL Teachers, Consultants and Psychologists who require Alberta Education Level B Assessment Training. Day 1 –WOODCOCK-JOHNSON III® [Level 1] Introductory achievement Includes: Overview of CHC Theory & Information Processing Model, Overview of 22 WOODCOCK JOHNSON III® Achievement Tests (administration scoring) & Compuscore, WIIIP, scoring Writing Samples. Other topics as they arise. Training material provided. Day 2 – WOODCOCK-JOHNSON III® [Level 2] Interpretive achievement Includes: Q&A of Day 1, practice scoring Writing Samples, RPI, CALP, Interpretive Levels, discrepancy tables, suggestions for changes to programming, clinical worksheets & sample case studies. Other topics as they arise. Training material provided. Day 3 - WOODCOCK –MUNOZ LANGUAGE SURVEY REVISED (WMLS-R) The Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey Revised (WMLS-R) includes a quick and easy-to administer screener (four tests), and a more-comprehensive 7-test battery, both designed to measure language proficiency of English language learners (e.g., ESL students). The seven tests that comprise the WMLS-R measure the critical areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This six hour session provides the participant with an overview of CHC Theory & Information Processing Model, administration, scoring (Compuscore), and interpretation of the WMLS-R®. No prior knowledge of WJ III batteries is required. Second P“aAgepartnership to nurture continuing educational excellence” Session 3: Joan Hel msi ng, B. Ed., M. Ed., Reg. P s yc h., Hel msi ng C ons ul ti ng, I nc. , WMLS-R® Levels II (Evening 5 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. /4 hours) Joan was a classroom teacher and learning assistance teacher in the Moose Jaw Please Note: Session 3 is for participants who took Sessions 1 and 2 earlier or have had prior WJ III training. Public S.D. and Regina Public S.D. for over 30 years and is presently working as The Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey Revised (WMLS-R) includes a quick and easy-to-administer screener (four tests), and a more-comprehensive 7-test battery, both designed to measure language proficiency of English language learners (e.g., ELL, ESL students). The seven tests that comprise the WMLS-R measure the critical areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. the Educational Psychologist for the Holy Family R.C.S.S.D., as well as assessing privately and conducting educational workshops. For more than 20 years, she has been training participants in the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Uses of the WMLS-R® • Assess the level of English language proficiency (ELP) • Measure cognitive-academic language proficiency (CALP) • Determine eligibility for ESL services • Plan instructional programs • Monitor progress • Evaluate program effectiveness • Perform research studies. Woodcock-Johnson® across Canada. She is returning to Edmonton to offer this three-day training for teachers. NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE OR PURCHASE THEIR OWN WOODCOCK JOHNSON III ACHIEVEMENT TEST AND/OR WOODCOCK MUNOZ BUT DO NOT NEED TO BRING THEM TO THE SESSION Session 4: Session 1: WMLS-R® Levels I & II (1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. /6 hours ) WJ III®: Level I Achievement Introductory (1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. /6 hours) The Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey Revised (WMLS-R) includes a quick and easy-to-administer screener (four tests), and a more-comprehensive 7-test battery, both designed to measure language proficiency of English language learners (e.g., ESL students). The seven tests that comprise the WMLS-R measure the critical areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This six hour session provides the participant with an overview of CHC Theory & Information Processing Model, administration, scoring (Compuscore), and interpretation of the WMLS-R®. No prior knowledge of WJ III batteries is required. Includes: Overview of CHC Theory & Information Processing Model, Overview of 22 WJ III® Achievement tests (administration, scoring), Compuscore, Scoring the Writing Samples test. Other topics as they arise. Training materials are provided. Resource materials are on display. Session 2 WJ III® Level II Interpretive Achievement (1 day, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. /6 hours ) Includes: Review with Q & A of Level I Information, Interpretive levels, Discrepancy Tables, Clinical Worksheets, Modification to Programming & Sample Case Study. Other topics as they arise. Training materials are provided. Resource materials are on display. All sessions include Training book, Lunch and Refreshments Cost: Dates: Session 1: October 21, 2014 Session 1 & 2: $395 Session 2 & 3: October 22, 2014 Session 1 & 2 & 3: $445 Session 4: October 23, 2014 Session 3 ONLY: $55 Session 4 ONLY: $195