SASC 2023 Conference & AGM
Our SASC 2023 Conference and AGM will be presented
online over a series of days in June.
Theme: COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION
Wednesday 7th
June 2023 10am JULIA CARROLL
& MAGGIE SNOWLING
The Dyslexia Delphi study – building consensus for a
new definition and identification criteria for dyslexia
In
January 2021 SASC initiated a wide-ranging consultation process to consider
issues concerning the assessment and identification of dyslexia. A consultation
paper was written and, in autumn 2022, further discussions took place with
academics and practitioners. SASC aims
to produce a final paper, in three parts, Theory, Policy, Practice, with a
particular emphasis on a definition and identification criteria for dyslexia.
The
paper will take into account the outcomes of a newly initiated Delphi consensus
study which aims to reach consensus around a definition and identification
criteria for dyslexia. This study is led by Professor Maggie Snowling (Oxford
University), Professor Julia Carroll (Coventry University), Paul Thompson
(Warwick University) and Lynn Greenwold and Caroline Holden (SASC).
In this
talk, Professors Julia Carroll and Maggie Snowling will explain how a Delphi
study is conducted and how such studies can contribute to consensus building,
better public understanding and better collaboration between professional
groups, stakeholders and other key organisations. The methodology and structure
of the dyslexia Delphi study will be explained and interim findings
described.
Presentation handout: The Dyslexia Delphi Study
Wednesday 7th
June 2023 2pm JOEL
TALCOTT
A new early universal screener?
With introduction from Caroline Holden
This
talk will discuss a proposed framework for the expansion of existing KS1
phonics screening, to include early assessment of children's development in
four cognitive competencies known to be vital to children's successful
engagement with the breadth of the primary curriculum: vocabulary, sustained
attention, working memory, and phonics. The framework for a new national scheme
for universal light-touch screening of these competencies in KS1 is presented.
The objective is to improve educational achievement at the whole-school level
through adoption of a more complete early warning system for a range of common
learning difficulties that act as barriers to educational achievement.
This universal screener was presented to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dyslexia earlier this year. On 15 May further discussions took place where Joel Talcott and SASC presented further considerations. You can access all the presentations and that meeting recording through this link: APPG May 2023
Handout: APPG Policy Screener Paper
Thursday 8th June 2023
10am PHILIP KIRBY
Dyslexia. A History.
In his
talk, Philip Kirby, a lecturer in history and social justice at King's College
London, will present a fascinating account, taken from his recently published
book with Maggie Snowling ‘Dyslexia. A History' of key moments and people in
the history of research, assessment and policy-making concerning dyslexia.
Presentation handout: History of Dyslexia
Thursday 8th June 2023
2pm
SASC AGM
Papers: AGM Agenda; Chair Annual Report; STEC Annual Report; AGM Minutes 9 Jun 22
Friday 9th June 2023
10am RACHEL
SIMPSON
Why is test standardisation important?
In this
talk, Rachel Simpson, Chair of STEC, discusses the process of test review
carried out by members of the STEC committee before a new test is added to the
recommended lists. Methods of test standardisation and test psychometrics will
be discussed and challenges arising from new methods of test construction and
standardisation highlighted. Rachel will show how a deeper understanding of
test standardisation aids assessment practice and supports assessment
conclusions.
Presentation handout: Why is Standardisation Important?
Friday 9th June 2023 2pm LYNN GREENWOLD
Launching the new SASC website...communicating more
effectively
SASC is
a not-for-profit organisation which, over the past two years, has spent a
considerable portion of its income on a complete update of its website. The
SASC website is a key resource for practising assessors. The purpose of the
re-vamp is to eliminate some of the accessibility issues of the original
website and transform it into a better key resource in the field of assessing
for specific learning difficulties.
Lynn
will introduce the features and content of the new SASC website and explain how
to make full use of its resources.
The conference events are free of charge to all SASC
members.
Note the sessions will all be recorded and made
available to those unable to attend at the original broadcast time.
All who book will have access to recordings of the
sessions for 3 weeks after the events. If you cannot attend on the day you
should still book to be able to access the recordings after the event.
MEMBERS' BOOKING
Use the
following links to book your webinars -
Wednesday 7th
June 2023 10am JULIA CARROLL
& MAGGIE SNOWLING Book Webinar
Wednesday 7th
June 2023 2pm JOEL
TALCOTT Book Webinar
Thursday 8th June 2023
10am PHILIP KIRBY Book Webinar
Thursday 8th June 2023
2pm SASC AGM Book SASC AGM
Friday 9th June 2023
10am RACHEL
SIMPSON Book Webinar
Friday 9th June 2023 2pm LYNN GREENWOLD Book Webinar
Supporting papers will be available to download from
this page the week before the webinar.
SASC has
a policy to support development of additional quality CPD from other providers
and does not give authorised credit hours for its own conference and
presentations. So please note SASC Conference sessions do not count as SASC
approved CPD. They can count as supplementary CPD.
NON-MEMBERS' BOOKING
Non-members
may book any of these webinars. The cost per webinar is £16.76 which includes a
booking fee.
Purchase tickets from the SASC events on Eventbrite page, or use the links below.
Wednesday 7th
June 2023 10am JULIA CARROLL
& MAGGIE SNOWLING. Click link below to
purchase ticket to this webinar.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619624041187
Wednesday 7th
June 2023 2pm JOEL
TALCOTT. Click link below to purchase ticket
to this webinar.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619635866557
Thursday 8th June 2023
10am PHILIP KIRBY. Click link below to purchase ticket to this webinar.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619644953737
Friday 9th June 2023
10am RACHEL
SIMPSON. Click link below to purchase ticket
to this webinar.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619652095097
Friday 9th June 2023 2pm LYNN GREENWOLD. Click link to purchase ticket for this webinar.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619655435087 |