Inclusive Education Project Podcast

Why Standardized Tests Don’t Always Give a Clear Picture with Dr. Jayme Jones

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As always, it seems like the summer flew by, and now we find ourselves jumping into another school year already. One question that comes up frequently in IEP meetings is why schools use standardized testing for kids with learning differences. Specifically, why do many school districts hold standardized test scores as the gold standard, when we know that kids with special needs aren’t being adequately evaluated? We are tackling this topic with Dr. Jayme Jones, who returns for a Part 2 conversation.Dr. Jayme Jones is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has maintained a private practice in CA since 1995. Her background is extensive in the assessment and treatment of preschool and school-aged children with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, and she provides regular training on many related topics. We are thrilled that Dr. Jayme is joining us for a continuation of our conversation from Episode 261.Show Highlights:Why the most important thing is to keep the context in mind with standardized te