Level B Assessment Training on the Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test &

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Contact Us
For Registration:
Sarah Polmo
Student Learning Services - Secretary
Call 780-449-6440 or email sarah.polmo@eics.ab.ca
For Information:
Robert Simonowits
Assistant Superintendent - Student Learning Services
Call 780-449-6445 or email roberts@eics.ab.ca
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.
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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