Expert Advice on Non-Standardized Assessment: 4 Videos – 3 1/2 Minutes

Non-standardized assessment has become one of the most important parts of a comprehensive evaluation, especially when working with bilingual and culturally diverse students. Yet many speech-language pathologists still feel much more comfortable administering standardized tests than collecting language samples, implementing dynamic assessment, or translating those findings into clear diagnostic decisions. The result is that some of the most valuable information about a student’s true communication abilities can get overlooked.

That’s exactly why Ellen and Scott from Bilinguistics wanted to share practical, real-world non-standardized testing approaches from start to finish. In this session, they walk through efficient ways to collect and analyze language samples, use test-teach-retest methods, identify true deficits, and confidently write up findings for reports. We caught four great clips from the interview that highlight some of the biggest challenges and opportunities surrounding non-standardized assessment. Watch the short videos below and then click at the bottom to join us for the full conversation and earn CEUs.

What is One of the Biggest Challenges to Accurately Testing Communication Disorders?

Why Are Non-Standardized Testing Approaches So Important?

Why Do So Many SLPs Avoid Language Sampling and Dynamic Assessment?

What is the Real Value of Non-Standardized Assessment Practices?

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Check out this course: Non-Standardized Testing Approaches from Start to Finish

Non-standardized assessment and dynamic assessment are essential parts of a comprehensive evaluation, yet they are often used far less than they should be. Many SLPs are comfortable with standardized testing but feel less certain when it comes to collecting language samples, implementing a test-teach-retest approach, and translating those findings into clear decisions. This course was designed to change that by showing how non-standardized methods can be used efficiently and confidently from planning through report writing.

Join Dr. Ellen Kester and Scott Prath from Bilinguistics as they walk through practical, real world examples of language sampling and dynamic assessment in action. You will see how brief teaching interactions, levels of support, and changes in performance reveal true learning potential and lead to stronger diagnostic decisions.