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The future of SpLD assessment with IDS-2 & Tests of Dyslexia authors - 10 Sep 2025: Praxis

The future of SpLD assessment with IDS-2 & Tests of Dyslexia authors - 10 Sep 2025: Praxis

Overview

  • Date(s)
    10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2025
  • Cost
    £95.00
  • Provider
    Praxis CPD Ltd
  • Delivery type
    Face-to-Face
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    10th September 2025 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

     

     

    Meeting in a bright venue overlooking central London, delegates will start the morning with a two-hour presentation/workshop from two of the authors of the Tests of Dyslexia, followed by a one-hour presentation on IDS-2 and executive function with one of the authors of the Intelligence and Development Scales, 2nd Edition (UK). In both session they will learn underlying theory and more on specific subtests. Delegates will then spend the afternoon in lively discussion and workshops focused on using assessments in the new SASC report format with SpLD assessor guides Sally-Ann Morrison and Sarah Sainty.

     

     
  • CPD credit hours
    5 hours
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors, Assessment centres, Training institutions
  • Website
    https://www.hogrefe.com/uk/)
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20250610-1517

Description

Morning - Test Authors’ Masterclasses

  • Tests of Dyslexia (ToD) – enlightening session with two of the test’s co-authors

  • IDS-2 & Executive Function – informative session with one of the UK authors of the Intelligence & Development Scales, 2nd Edition

During these presentations you will:

  • Unpack the theoretical models behind ToD and IDS-2

  • Examine structure and key subtests 

  • Link test findings to current definitions of dyslexia and related SpLDs

Afternoon - From tests to reports

Assessors will be guided by Sally-Ann Morrison and Sarah Sainty as they lead practical workshops. You will:

  • consider ToD and IDS-2 subtests and how these link with the 2025 diagnostic assessment report format

  • take part in

  • Interactive group tasks, peer discussion and Q&A to ensure you leave with tools you can apply immediately.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will gain:

-additional knowledge of two of the most popular ‘WRIT alternatives’ (TOD and IDS-2) from the authors themselves,

-hands-on support with mapping assessments to the new SASC report format, underlying theory & statistics.

Course prerequisites

Practising SpLD assessor (level 7 or APC) or in training.

Booking options

Frequently asked questions

This will be held in person at The View, London. The View London, London Event Space | Royal College of Surgeons

It will not be recorded and is intended to be beneficial to those who find in-person workshops and presentations helpful. 

The cost will cover lunch, snacks and coffee breaks, plus exclusive discounts to all of the assessments discussed over the course of the day and promotional materials from the publishers.