Watch Parts 1 & 2
This five-part video series with Dr. Christianne Durish explores psychoeducational assessment and how it can help educators and families better understand and support students. Parts 1 and 2 introduce the purpose of psychoeducational assessment and explain how an assessment is completed.
Part 1:What is the Purpose of a Psychoeducational Assessment?A psychoeducational assessment can help identify patterns of strengths and needs, better understand the factors contributing to academic difficulties, and inform supports that help students thrive at school and beyond. Length: 03:39 |
Part 2How is a Psychoeducational Assessment Completed?This video explores the key components of a psychoeducational assessment, including interviews, standardized testing, questionnaires, behavioural observations, feedback, and the final report. Length: 5:51 |
As You Watch
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As you watch, consider:
- How can a psychoeducational assessment help educators better understand a student’s strengths and areas of need?
- How do interviews, standardized testing, questionnaires, and observations work together to provide a fuller picture of a student?
- How might assessment findings inform instruction, intervention, and support at school?
About the Video Series
In this five-part series, Dr. Christianne Durish explores psychoeducational assessment and its role in understanding and supporting students. Part 1 examines the purpose of psychoeducational assessment, while Part 2 looks at how an assessment is completed. Additional videos in the series will be added as they become available.
About the Expert – Dr. Christianne Durish
Dr. Christianne Durish is a Registered Psychologist with competencies in clinical psychology and neuropsychology with children and adolescents. She holds an Honours B.A. in Psychology from the University of Ottawa and an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary. She completed a Pre-Doctoral Residency in Pediatric Psychology and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Dr. Durish takes a neurodevelopmental, brain-in-context, biopsychosocial approach to assessment, considering the whole child and providing tailored recommendations to support their functioning.
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