Southern Arizona Psychological Association (SAPA)
Our Mission: To outreach and support all Southern Arizona psychologists
and engender a sense of community and cohesiveness.
SAPA School Psychology Committee, ASDB, & the School Psychology
Program at the University of Arizona Present:
WISC-V & KTEA-3 Assessment Updates
Friday, January 23, 2015
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM:
The Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children, 5th Edition (WISC-V): An Introduction to the New Measure
Presenter: Ellen Murphy, MA, Licensed School Psychologist
CE's: 2.5
Description: This workshop will provide attendees with an overview and introduction to the Wechsler Intelligence
Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V). The WISC-V is the most recent revision of this popular cognitive assessment
measure for children and teens. In this presentation, the presenters will highlight the changes to this newest version
as well as the trends and factors contributing to the updated design. New subtests will be demonstrated, possible
clinical applications discussed, and new test administration options shown that are related to technological advances
(e.g., tablets) for the WISC-V and other Pearson measures.
This introductory presentation will help psychologists:
1. Describe the conceptual structure of the WISC-V
2. Identify and describe changes to the WISC-V
3. Understand the rationale for the development of the new factor structure, composites, and subtests
4. Describe administration options of the instruments
5. Interpret WISC-V data to understand a student’s strengths and needs
About the Speaker: Ellen Murphy is a School Psychologist and a Clinical Assessment Consultant for Pearson for the
last 12 years. In this multifaceted role, Ellen provides ongoing consultation and training across the states of Arizona
and Southern California regarding Pearson’s cognitive assessments, achievement assessments, behavioral and speech
and language assessments.
11:00-12:30: Lunch Break (on your own)
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM:
The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, 3rd Edition: An Introduction to the KTEA-3
Presenter: Ellen Murphy, MA, Licensed School Psychologist
CE's: 2.5
Description: This workshop will provide an introduction to the updated Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement,
Third Edition (KTEA-3), an individually administered battery for ages 4 through 25 that allows for flexible, thorough
assessment of skills in reading, math, written language, and oral language. KTEA-3 allows administration of single or
multiple subtests to assess in one or more domains. Administration and scoring, composite scores and interpretation
will be included so attendees may apply this information in their practice.
This introductory presentation will help psychologists:
1. Describe the structure of the KTEA-3 and how to choose subtests appropriately to measure concerns.
2. Accurately administer, interpret, and score the KTEA-3.
3. Discuss how to utilize test results to diagnose SLD and other academic concerns.
4. Describe changes from the KTEA-II to KTEA-3
About the Speaker: See above.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM:
General Strategies in Using and Interpreting WISC-V with Sensory Impaired Students
Presenters: Sarah Gaines, Psy.S. & Eva Prince, Ed.S., School Psychologists at ASDB
CE's: 1
Description: Evaluating the student with a hearing or vision loss requires decision making that most general
practitioners are not trained or prepared for. From an experience background, this presentation will share suggestions
on which subtests to give and which to avoid, how to interpret scores in light of sensory issues, explanatory phrases to
include within a report, and how to utilize effectively interpreters and teachers of the sensory impaired to promote
test validity.
This intermediate presentation will help psychologists:
1. Select appropriate test materials in light of an individual’s sensory loss
2. Analyze how standardized scores are impacted by various sensory losses and how to interpret those
scores in a non-discriminatory manner
3. Describe guidelines for assessment when using educational interpreters within a testing situation to
maintain test validity
About the Speakers: As school psychologists employed by the state agency, ASDB, Dr. Gaines and Dr. Prince
administer, score, interpret and report a variety of psychoeducational tools with sensory impaired students
throughout the school year. They are charged with guarding against bias when using such measures. They
work in a collaborative manner in formulating meaningful educational recommendations based on testing
results in light of the student’s sensory impairment.
Date:
Friday, January 23, 2015
CE’s: Up to 6 CE's available
Time:
8:30 AM -4:00 PM (Lunch on your own)
Location:
AZ State Schools for the Deaf & Blind
ASDB Auditorium
1200 W. Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
Registration Fees:
Morning WISC-V Only (2.5 CE's)
Afternoon KTEA-3 Only (2.5 CE's)
Full Day (6 CE's)
$15
$15
$20
Registration deadline is 1/20/15. Register online at SAPA (http://www.sapaonline.org/events) or go directly to the
registration page (http://sapaassessment.eventbrite.com). For questions about this event, contact Kim Morris, Ph.D.,
SAPA School Psychology Chair (drkimberlymorris@gmail.com). Cancellation/refund deadline is 1/20/15.
Continuation Education Credits:
These events are offered for up to six (6) Category 1 CE Credits. Participants must sign in, be present for the entire presentation, and
complete the Evaluation Questionnaire in order to obtain a CE Certificate. The Southern Arizona Psychological Association (SAPA)
is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SAPA maintains
responsibility for all of its programs and content.