A few years ago, I wasn’t convinced. The research wasn’t there yet.
So I said we’d wait.
Well…we waited. And the research changed the conversation.
In this follow-up to Can You Really Test a Child Online? What We Learned About Virtual Assessments, we revisit the question of whether psychological and educational assessments can be conducted virtually without compromising reliability or validity.
And here’s the interesting part: I changed my mind.
We’ll look at what newer research tells us about virtual assessment, how assessment technology has evolved, and what professionals and families should consider when interpreting virtual evaluation results.
But virtual assessment isn’t the only technology changing school psychology. We’ll also take a look at the growing role of artificial intelligence in assessment, report writing, goal development, and compliance—and why professional judgment still matters when the technology gets things wrong.
Who Is This For?
Parents & Caregivers
If your child’s evaluation was conducted virtually—or you’re wondering whether virtual testing can be trusted—this webinar gives you the benefit of the newer research.
Parent Advocates
Understand how the research has evolved and what questions may still be worth asking when reviewing virtual evaluation results.
Attorneys
Explore the changing research around reliability and validity and what it may mean when virtual evaluations become part of a case.
Educators & Administrators
See how assessment technology has changed and what that means for the evaluation process.
Evaluators & Related Service Providers
Take a deeper look at the research, technology, professional judgment, and ethical considerations surrounding virtual assessment.
Students
Get an up-to-date look at where virtual assessment stands—and where emerging technologies like AI may be taking the field.
Virtual Assessment Revisited
Sometimes the research changes your mind. That’s a good thing.