Live Webinar: Ethics Matter: Examining Rule-Out Factors When Considering Learning Disabilities
Description of Webinar
This webinar will explore the domains that must be examined when considering identification of specific learning disabilities. Using the National Association of School Psychologists’ 2020 Principles for Professional Ethics as a framework, the presentation will delve into the responsibilities and ethical obligations of assessment professionals to conduct fair, valid, and culturally responsive assessments. Key considerations include appropriately ruling out exclusionary factors such as visual, hearing, and motor impairments; intellectual disabilities; emotional and behavioral disorders; cultural and linguistic differences; environmental and economic disadvantages; and limited English proficiency.
The session will use case-based scenarios to explore the intersection of ethics, law, local procedures, and unspoken rules, while also addressing how to mitigate implicit bias and navigate systemic barriers. Additionally, the presentation will introduce a problem-solving approach aimed at ensuring ethical practices in assessments.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this on-demand webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the importance of using a problem-solving model to address ethical issues.
- Describe sources of influence that can contribute to ethical dilemmas, particularly related to ensuring assessments and resulting decisions meet ethical standards.
- Design strategies for ensuring that student achievement is ethically evaluated in the context of the specific factors required for exclusion when considering special education eligibility.
- Identify accepted and evolving standards and principles pertaining to ethical requirements, as well as best practices related to assessments, in school and community environments.
Registration Cost
Number of Contact Hours Offered
2
Presenter Bio
Dr. Laurie McGarry Klose is a clinical associate professor of school psychology at Baylor University and the owner of RespectED, a consulting firm that provides services to schools and families. She has worked as a faculty member at Trinity University and Texas State University, and as a campus and district-based school psychologist in California, Massachusetts and Texas. Along with service on numerous state and national committees, Dr. Klose’s leadership positions include president of the Texas Association of School Psychologists, Texas delegate to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Southeastern delegate representative to the board of directors of NASP, and the chair of the NASP Ethics and Professional Practices Board. Dr. Klose was the 2021–2022 president of the NASP.
Disclosures
Dr. Laurie McGarry Klose receives an honorarium and royalties for their presentation and from the sale of the webinar from WPS.
Webinar Date
August 6, 2025
Webinar Time
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Target Audience
Assessment professionals including school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and neuropsychologists
Webinar Completion Requirements
This webinar provides the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion equivalent to 2 contact hours. Attendees must satisfy completion requirements. In order to receive the Certificate of Completion for the webinar, participants must:
- Be present for the entire course (attendance will be tracked through Zoom)
- Complete the Post-course Evaluation Survey within 3 business days of the event.
No partial credit will be awarded.
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Continuing Education Credit
APA Approved Sponsor
2 CEs
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NASP
2 CPDs
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