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SASC

National Committee for Standards in SpLD Assessment, Training and Practice

This steering committee is a standard-setting group concerned with the diagnostic assessment of specific learning difficulties in an educational setting. The authority for this committee and its remit stem from the SpLD Working Group 2005/DfES Guidelines. The committee seeks to extend the principles of good practice contained in the Guidelines across all age ranges and throughout the profession.

SASC aims to

implement the training recommendations of the SpLD Working Group 2005/DfES Guidelines

promote and monitor standards of SpLD assessor training relating to all age ranges

promote continuing professional development in SpLD assessment

advise on models of good practice in this continuing professional development

monitor standards of this continuing professional development

provide a forum for sharing good practice from a range of interested bodies

draw on expertise across the sector

provide guidance on training, implementation of standards

oversee and approve processes of awarding SpLD Assessment Practising Certificates

maintain list of approved evaluators for APL/APE applications

provide training for evaluators

approve courses as meeting standards of SpLD assessor training

This group encompasses the SpLD Test Evaluation Committee [STEC] which serves to

evaluate test tools

review the approved/recommended tests of the SpLD Working Group 2005/DfES

provide a forum for sharing good practice from a range of interested bodies

draw on expertise across the sector

maintain list of approved testing tools for SpLDs in higher education

Please note: DSA Testing - Test guidelines have been updated for 2009-10

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DSA Guidance Revised

Revised edition of the DSA guidance chapter for LAs is published on the Student Finance website at
Student Finance website

SASC has developed an independent website. SASC website

Holders of current SpLD Assessment Practising Certificates are listed on the SASC website assessor listing.

STEC SpLD Test Evaluation Committee
The list of suitable tests for the assessment of specific learning difficulties (SpLD) in Higher Education is a key part of the National Assessment Framework for Applications for Disabled Student Allowances. The purpose of the list is to promote quality and consistency in the Disabled Student Allowances (DSA) process. STEC serves to review this list periodically and consider new tests for inclusion. STEC updated guidance and other relevant documents can be accessed from here.

SASC Terms of Reference

Patoss, The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties Ltd.
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National Committee for Standards in SpLD Assessment, Training and Practice

Please note: DSA Testing - Test guidelines have been updated for 2009-10

DSA Guidance Revised

Important documents