Printer versionSpLD Assessor CPD Framework Requirements
A. Recent Diagnostic Report [produced within this APC period]:
One full diagnostic assessment report, suitably annonymised, which follows current Code of Practice procedures, and supplementary working papers and notes. This evidence must demonstrate professional ability to:
i) select appropriate tests
ii) administer, score and interpret cognitive and attainment tests, including standardised tests
iii) make appropriate teaching and/or support recommendations based on the assessment
iv) write an assessment report which is appropriate for purpose.
Notes should accompany the assessment report which demonstrate the professional’s expertise in providing feedback to the student/pupil, parent and other professionals, e.g. mainstream teachers/lecturers, dyslexia coordinators, managers, support staff, SENCOs, speech and language therapists etc.
B. Twenty Hours of CPD Activities, consisting of:5 HOURS (CORE) covering:
- C 1 principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory plus
C 2 SpLD testing methods, interpretation and test materials
15 HOURS (Supplementary), may contain more of C1 and C2, above, in addition to:
- S 1 changes in regulations and legislation relating to SpLDs;
S 2 developments in SpLD research;
S 3 approaches to teaching and support for SpLD.
The above will be achieved by participation in:
Courses, coaching and mentoring sessions, writing on assessment or practice, work shadowing, research, reflective analysis of relevant reading or audio-visual material, production of a dissertation, distance learning, preparation/delivery of training courses, specialist committees, study toward professional qualification [see Earning CPD Credit]
Production of Evidence
Evidence of the above will be demonstrated by:
A training & development plan A recent, diagnostic report with supporting working papers and notes [to be retained by candidate, for possible audit]. Logged on Record of Diagnostic Assessment A log of Core and Supplementary evidence [to be submitted using Patoss SpLD Assessor CPD Log pro-forma to Patoss for APC renewal][to be retained by candidate, for possible audit] Certificates of Attendance (where applicable) [to be retained by candidate, for possible audit] descriptions of presentations/ courses presented including written aims and objectives showing outcomes[to be retained by candidate, for possible audit] relevant sections of appraisal documents signed by line managers[to be retained by candidate, for possible audit].
Submission of Evidence
In order to renew the SpLD APC candidates must submit the following evidence to the Patoss Office within 2 months before the end of the SpLD APC Certification Period:
Record of Diagnostic Assessment undertaken within the current APC period Patoss Log of CPD Payment for additional 3 years certification
Only the Record of Diagnostic Assessment and Patoss Log of CPD should be sent. The full Diagnostic Assessment Report, supporting papers and Portfolio of Evidence must be RETAINED by the candidate for possible inspection by Patoss.
Patoss may request to see your CPD training record and Portfolio of Evidence at any time. You should retain your training record and portfolio of evidence on file for a period of at least six years.
