WJ Cognitive: Interpreting Data in Alignment with the Building Blocks for Learning

Webinar Overview

Understanding our students is key to providing effective educational therapy. Testing data is foundational in reaching that goal. But it can often be confusing to know how to use, let alone understand that information. While the NILD courses focus on understanding the Weschler Intelligence Scales for Children (WISC), the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability are another way to measure cognitive ability. This webinar is designed to give you an overview of the WJ Cognitive tests and how it can be aligned to the Building Blocks of Learning. If your student has been tested using the WJ Cognitive test, this information will help guide you to a deeper understanding of your students and their learning needs.

About Your Instructor:

Connie Risser, M.Ed., PCET
Connie is the founder and director of the Joshua Institute which is designed to help students with learning difficulties. Her career began in 2004 after it was discovered that both her daughter and son struggled with dyslexia. Her journey began not only to find out how to help her own children thrive in school but to help others as well. She is a professionally certified educational therapist with a master’s degree in special education. She is an instructor for the National Institute for Learning Development as well as a coach and mentor for educators. She and her husband live in Idaho and are blessed to have 3 grown children married to wonderful spouses. Her favorite role is being “Grandma” to 4 grandchildren with #5 on the way soon.