Riverside Insights

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📣Educators and district leaders: your tiered support framework shouldn't feel like a guessing game. 🧩 The integrated DESSA x Move This World system connects the dots to create a continuous loop of Identify, Action, and Impact. By linking reliable assessments directly with daily instruction, districts get the high-level data they need to make decisions, and teachers get the zero-prep tools they deserve. The best part? The system includes short, engaging video routines that teachers can simply press play on to deliver targeted instruction right in the classroom. It provides a consistent, fair approach to building essential life skills without adding to your workload. Ready to see the connected loop in action this back-to-school season? 🔗 Sign up for our Practice Portal today to get a free 2-week trial of the new system. https://hubs.ly/Q04sWKzq0

🚨 We’re just TWO DAYS away! 🚨 Evaluating English Learners is already complex, but what happens when they speak a home language other than Spanish and you don’t have native-language norms to rely on? 🤔 Distinguishing between typical second-language acquisition and a true learning disability in these students is one of the toughest challenges school psychologists and evaluators face today. Don't miss our webinar this Thursday, August 13 at 12:00 PM EDT: Assessing English Learners of Non-Spanish Languages with Dr. Pedro Olvera, Ph.D. Bonus: Participants are eligible to earn CEU credits! Register Today: https://hubs.ly/Q04sFsBP0 #SchoolPsychology #SpecialEducation #EnglishLearners #PsychoeducationalAssessment #CEUS

How do we ensure fair and accurate assessment decisions for students whose communication skills might impact traditional testing? Meet the new WJ V Nonverbal (NV Cog). 🚀 We developed NV Cog to provide a truly equitable approach to cognitive testing. By completely removing spoken and written instructions, evaluators can now accurately assess fluid reasoning, working memory, visual processing, and processing speed using visuals, gestures, and standardized instructional videos. Why NV Cog? ✅ Equitable Access: Specifically designed to support English Learners and students with speech, language, or hearing impairments. ✅ Trusted Foundation: Built on the WJ V framework, featuring current post-pandemic norms. ✅ Modern Experience: A fully digital, single-item display format that reduces distractions in high-stakes situations. 🔗 Learn more about integrating NV Cog into your assessment toolkit: https://bit.ly/4cjE9OT #SchoolPsychology #CognitiveAssessment #NonverbalAssessment #EdTech

Attention Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists, and School Psychologists! 🍎 Just in time for back-to-school season, we are thrilled to launch the first ever WMLS Practice Portal! If you use the Woodcock-Muñoz Language Survey III (WMLS III) to assess your students, this new digital resource is built specifically to make your job easier. The WMLS III is an essential, norm-referenced tool for determining language proficiency and dominance in English and Spanish. By assessing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, it provides clear data to help you support your bilingual learners. 💻 What can you use the new Practice Portal for? You can use it to: ✔️ Get a full, hands-on walkthrough of the digital test record. ✔️ Practice administering subtests in both English and Spanish. ✔️ Preview test content and familiarize yourself with the platform before ever sitting down with a student. Start the school year with confidence and ensure your assessments are smooth and accurate. Check out the first-ever WMLS Practice Portal today! 👇 https://bit.ly/3TL9CDm #LanguageProficiency #BilingualEd #SchoolPsychology #BackToSchool #EducationalAssessment

Is chronic absenteeism really just an "attendance problem"? 🤔 According to a powerful new article in eSchool News by Jennifer Robitaille (Director of Research & Development at Riverside Insights), the answer is no. Giving districts and educators the resources to understand why students disengage is the most effective way to turn the tide. Here is what the data tells us: • Attendance data tells you who, but not why: A record tells you a student missed school, but it does not tell you if they are struggling with anxiety, trauma, or a loss of connection to their peers. • Behavioral skills predict attendance: Core competencies like self-management and optimistic thinking are strong positive predictors of consistent attendance. • Universal screening changes the game: Strength-based behavioral assessments allow educators to intervene before patterns harden. Read the full article to discover how evidence-based frameworks provide the insights educators need to build student-centered support systems. 💡👇https://lnkd.in/gRk3gWTe

Getting ready for back to school? Riverside Insights is here to support you with an incredible lineup of webinars! From clinical assessments, gifted and talented programs, and beyond, we have you covered. 📚 Tomorrow, we are focusing on a highly requested topic: Making the Switch to WJ V. Every WJ V implementation looks a little different, but the challenges often rhyme. Join us tomorrow, August 6 at 12:00 PM EDT to hear directly from your peers! Elvia Cisneros, Hilary Anand, and Bethany Hiegel will share candid advice on what worked, what they would do differently, and how they supported their teams through the transition. Whether you lead a large department or manage training for a few examiners, you will walk away with practical strategies for your own rollout. Reserve your seat before we go live: https://bit.ly/4braXW4 💡 #WJV #BackToSchool #EducationalAssessment #EdLeadership #SchoolPsychology

The Riverside Insights team is starting the new school year with an incredible lineup of fall webinars. Join us on August 5th for "Ready, Set, Assess" to explore the new CogAT Instructional Strategies Toolkit and get your questions answered in our live Q&A. Secure your spot at the link below! 🏫

58% of schools report increased demand for student mental health services. Yet, many educators are still forced to navigate this challenge with disconnected systems. Enter DESSA® x Move This World. We are thrilled to announce a new unified system from Riverside Insights that connects universal screening, targeted instruction, and progress monitoring within one connected MTSS framework. 🤝 No more siloed data. No more guessing what to do next. Just a continuous cycle of support across Tiers 1 through 3. Read our latest blog to see how DESSA x Move This World connects insight to action in every classroom: https://bit.ly/4pWxu2W #EducationLeadership #SchoolCounseling #EdTech #K12 #MTSS

We love seeing how ESGI helps district leaders and site admins equip their teachers for a strong start to the school year. Swipe through to see how this powerful tool saves time and bridges the gap between school and home! 🚀🏫