Fairness

22May

Multiple Measures, Meaningful Insights: Inside the Naglieri General Ability Tests

At a glance:   Multiple measures provide deeper insight: The Naglieri General Ability Tests are comprised of three complementary tests (verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative) that can be used individually or together to help educators build a richer and more complete understanding of student general ability.  Designed to support fair identification: Language-free, visually based test content helps minimize barriers related to language, culture, and prior academic opportunity, allowing more students to demonstrate their true potential for better...

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30Apr

Culturally Responsive Assessment: An Important Ethical Standard in School Psychology

Why culturally and linguistically responsive assessment is essential to ethical practice now more than ever. Key Takeaways  Culturally and linguistically responsive assessment is no longer optional—it is a core expectation for ethical and valid practice in school psychology.   Assessment practices that are not intentionally examined for fairness may fail to fully...

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18Aug

Uncovering the Hidden Potential of Gifted Students: An Interview with Author Dr. Steven Pfeiffer

We re-connected for a second interview with Dr. Steven Pfeiffer, an internationally recognized psychologist and expert on the resiliency and social competency of high ability children and twice-exceptional (2e) individuals—those who are intellectually gifted while also having a learning difference or disability. Known for his clinical insight, research contributions, and...

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01Aug

Trends in Gifted Education: Fair Identification Best Practices

Gifted education is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of gifted learners. In recent years, gifted identification practices have become fairer and more comprehensive¹. At its core, fairness in gifted education ensures all students have equal opportunities to demonstrate their ability without being unduly influenced by their demographic background...

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01Oct

Addressing Inequity in Gifted Education

“The Naglieri General Ability Tests has allowed us to identify students who were previously overlooked. When comparing data using previous screeners [and identification tools], we noted an increase in the number of Hispanic and Black students discovered. Now, we can provide support through our talent development program and attempt to overcome barriers...

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19Mar

The GRS 2: An Interview with Author Dr. Steven Pfeiffer

Dr. Steven Pfeiffer is the co-author of MHS’ Gifted Rating Scales™ Second Edition (GRS™ 2), and author of his latest book, Parenting from the Heart, Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids. We sat down with Dr. Pfeiffer to discuss his early work in psychology and...

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15Sep

Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales 2nd Edition Now Available!

MHS is proud and excited to announce the upcoming release of the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales 2nd Edition (CAARS™ 2), a measure that provides improved accuracy, greater insight, and enhanced utility for assessing and managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. The Conners Adult...

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10Mar

Giving English Language Learners a Fair Shot at Vocabulary Testing

Fairness is at the core of the Ortiz Picture Vocabulary Acquisition Test™ (Ortiz PVAT™; Ortiz, 2018). Fairness, in the context of assessments, refers to a test’s capacity to provide reliable and valid scores for all relevant test-takers across all relevant subgroups. At MHS, we’re proud of our...

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03Feb

Trust, Equity, Fairness and Bias Reduction in Assessments

Tests are gateways to opportunity. An opportunity to get mental health treatment and receive learning supports, to be selected for special academic programming. To get hired, coached, or promoted, and to guide decisions regarding risk, levels of supervision, and treatment in criminal justice settings. They are a gateway to life-changing...

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08Aug

Making Assessments Fair Using the Principles of Universal Design

What is the Pediatric Performance Validity Test Suite (PdPVTS)? When a youth undergoes any kind of assessment of their cognitive skills or abilities (e.g., tests of intelligence, tests of achievement, or neuropsychological assessment), they are asked to demonstrate the upper limit of their performance. Such tests are commonly known as maximum...

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