2026 0618 Webinar - Test Scores on Trial

This webinar will provide a practical, applied understanding of evaluation and eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Moving beyond statutory language alone, the session will explain how assessment tools are selected, what commonly reported scores actually mean (standard scores, percentile ranks, confidence intervals, and patterns of strengths and weaknesses), and how multidisciplinary teams translate data into defensible eligibility determinations. By the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will better understand how evaluation data functions as both an instructional tool and legal evidence, enabling more informed decision-making, stronger documentation, and improved defensibility in disputes. PRESENTERS Paulette Pitt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, East Central University Tressa Wilson, M.Ed. Executive Director of Student Services, Midwest City Del City Public Schools