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Weschler Individual Achievement Test - Third UK Edition - 12 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2027: BDA

Weschler Individual Achievement Test - Third UK Edition - 12 Sep 2026 to 11 Sep 2027: BDA

Overview

  • Date(s)
    12 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2027
  • Cost
    £60.00
  • Provider
    British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    This course trains Level 7 qualified assessors in using the WIAT-III UK for diagnostic assessment. It covers all subtests relevant to dyslexia assessment and identifies those useful for dyscalculia. Through guidance, practice, and case examples, participants learn to integrate WIAT-III UK results into reports that meet SASC requirements. Access to the WIAT-III UK Test is essential for the training.
  • CPD credit hours
    2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Assessors
  • Website
    https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/services/training?suitability=sasc-accredited-cpd-training)
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20261006-1756

Description

This training course introduces practitioners to the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test – Third UK Edition (WIAT-III UK) in line with SASC diagnostic assessment and report writing guidance. Designed for professionals who have completed a Level 7 course in assessment with pre-16 and/or post-16 learners, the course explores the full range of WIAT-III UK subtests and their application in the diagnostic assessment of dyslexia. It also highlights the subtests appropriate for use in the identification of dyscalculia.
Through a combination of guidance, practical application, and reference to case scenarios, participants will develop confidence in integrating WIAT-III UK findings into comprehensive assessment reports that meet SASC standards. Access to the WIAT-III UK Test is required for participation.

Learning outcomes


This course provides:
1.    An in-depth understanding of the WIAT-III UK structure, content, and scoring procedures.
2.    Information on how to identify and administer the appropriate subtests for dyslexia diagnostic assessments across both pre-16 and post-16 learners.
3.    Indicates which WIAT-III UK subtests can support dyscalculia diagnostic assessments.
4.    Practice in scoring some of the WIAT III subtests.

Course prerequisites

Level 7 qualification in teaching and assessing learners with dyslexia or dyscalculia. 

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