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Defending the Gate: Disentangling Poverty from Disability in Assessment Decisions

School psychologists must possess the evidence-based knowledge and skills to recognize and minimize the footprint of implicit bias and socioeconomic discrimination in systemic practices and individual eligibility decisions. This three hour professional learning session will focus on developing protocols that differentiate environmental from organic learning and behavioral difficulties which are essential to the integrity of psychological assessment. This session will focus on actionable practice, diagnostic accuracy and systemic equity as effective approaches to proper identification.

Important Session Information:

Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Monday, October 19, 2026

Session ID:
653161

Credits Available:
(3) CPE/CEU

In Person Seats Filled:
7 / 36

Fee:
$0.00

Contact Person:
Victoria Ibanez

Instructor(s):
Victoria Ibanez

Date	Time	Location

10/19/2026	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Technology Classroom 7

Venue Type:
In Person

2811 Laforce Boulevard Midland,TX 79706