Conducting Collaborative Assessments within a Science of Reading Framework

 

This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the essential components of reading, with a focus on language development and the unique considerations for English language learners. The session will highlight strategies for implementing a data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that promotes consistent data collection, communication across service providers, and timely intervention. Procedures for conducting collaborative cross-battery assessments—particularly between speech-language pathologists and school psychologists—will be presented, with an emphasis on how such collaboration enhances data collection, interpretation, and intervention planning. Participants will also develop a clear understanding of how to differentiate between dyslexia and developmental language disorder (DLD) and how to apply this knowledge in practice. Finally, specific literacy interventions and resources will be reviewed, with focused discussion on tailoring instruction to meet the needs of English learners within an equitable and evidence-based framework.