Can we talk learning disabilities for a second? Because SLD evaluations live right at that messy intersection of data, instruction, and real human experience, and it’s one of my favorite areas to nerd out on.

In this episode I’m sharing three quick tips that can make your evaluations clearer, more accurate, and way more connected to actual educational impact.

We’ll hit the practical stuff, like really understanding what your academic subtests are truly measuring (even if you’re not the one administering them), then zoom out to how those standard scores do or don’t match classroom demands.

And finally, my favorite part, connecting the dots so your team and families walk away thinking, “Oh, now I get it.”

Highlights:

(01:35) - Why SLD evaluations sit at the intersection of data, instruction, and lived experience

(02:05) - Tip 1: Know your academic tools, even if you’re not the one giving the test

(03:30) - Reading comprehension isn’t one thing, how different tests measure it in totally different ways

(05:40) - Tip 2: Standardised tests vs classroom learning, naming the disconnect without losing the plot

(07:25) - Tip 3: “Connect the dots”, making cognitive and processing scores mean something real

(08:55) - Bringing it home: translating results into educational impact

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