TACKL-IN Assessment: Available Resources During This “Unprecedented” Time

 

There are  many resources available at our fingertips as we continue to navigate through current obstacles to meet the needs of children and students we serve. Some  students are completing coursework in person, while other students are participating in remote learning or joining their cohorts in a hybrid model. The effects on the wellbeing of all our students over the last several months should be considered, especially those who have not had access to the  necessary therapy and language models to make  progress toward closing the gaps that impact them at home and school. When assessing their academic performance, these variables must be considered and appropriate caveats documented in their assessment and progress reports. When conducting in-person testing, document what type of facial covering you are using and consider the potential   impact on the student’s performance. Review the research studies available with regards to how masks (cloth, clinical, and transparent) and face shields alter the test administration.

COVID-19 and Student Rights United States Department of Education Fact Sheet: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students

National Association of School  Psychologists (NASP) COVID-19: Resource Library