The New Report Format: Using Background Information to guide test selection and inform the Diagnostic Decision (Dyslexia) - 10 Mar 2026: BDA
Overview
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Date(s)10 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2026
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Cost£160.00
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ProviderBritish Dyslexia Association (BDA)
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Delivery typeFace-to-Face
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Course levelIntermediate
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Course summary
This one hour session will take place at the BDA conference held in London on 10th March 2026: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/events/dyslexia-and-dyscalculia-conference-2026-cognition-in-the-classroom-strategies-that-count?token=FeG5Xi8ElkiSZO_x7_JNxYyFqsVQsoQi&x-craft-preview=18acb80823fae95e9d058415b4d74cd03c998c70a28a2f05909fc5be55eb80bccputjjzejv
Please book via this link on the website.
This session discusses how to use Background Information to guide test selection and inform the Diagnostic Decision in an assessment focused on literacy.
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CPD credit hours1 hour
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Course themesReviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
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AudienceAssessors, Assessment centres, Training institutions
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Website
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SASC CodeSASC-20260121-1602
Description
This one hour session will take place at the BDA conference held in London on 10th March 2026: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/events/dyslexia-and-dyscalculia-conference-2026-cognition-in-the-classroom-strategies-that-count?token=FeG5Xi8ElkiSZO_x7_JNxYyFqsVQsoQi&x-craft-preview=18acb80823fae95e9d058415b4d74cd03c998c70a28a2f05909fc5be55eb80bccputjjzejv
Only attendees at the conference will be able to book onto the session.
This session will show how background information can guide test selection and assessment planning. It will also help you write concise diagnostic conclusions aligned with the Delphi Definition of dyslexia using qualitative evidence.
Learning outcomes
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Understand how background information can inform assessment planning and test selection.
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Develop the ability to write clear, concise diagnostic statements aligned with the Delphi Definition of dyslexia.
Course prerequisites
Individuals must have a level 7 SpLD qualification or equivalent i.e. HCPC registered.