Join Dr. George McCloskey for a three-part, 90-minute virtual series focused on case reviews from a PSW (Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses) reference point. Participants will submit one anonymized case in advance (cognitive/academic profiles, rating scales, observations, work samples). Each session blends brief instruction with live case analysis, modeling how to interpret data patterns and translate findings into actionable supports.
Event Details
- Format: Three (3) virtual sessions, 90 minutes each
- Dates & Times:
– Virtual Session 1: February 10, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Case Review, Virtual webinar
– Virtual Session 2: March 3, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Case Review, Virtual webinar
– Virtual Session 3: March 16, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Case Review, Virtual webinar - Cost: $299 per person
- Audience: School psychologists, special educators, evaluators, administrators
You’ll Learn To
- Apply a PSW lens to synthesize cognitive, academic, and behavioral data
- Differentiate area-of-need vs. true weakness and rule out exclusionary factors
- Link PSW findings to IEP/504 goals, classroom accommodations, and tiered (MTSS) supports
- Communicate results clearly to families and teams; document decisions and progress-monitoring plans
Ready to register? Secure your spot today for this practical online case study review with Dr. George McCloskey.
Speaker
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George McCloskey, Ph.D.George McCloskey, Ph.D. is a professor and Director of School Psychology Research in the School of Professional and Applied Psychology of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds Diplomate status with the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. Dr. McCloskey has amassed 40 years of experience in test development, teaching, research, and assessment and intervention work with a wide range of clients and has presented numerous workshops on the use and interpretation of psychological and neuropsychological assessment instruments for school districts and intermediate units and state, national and international professional associations.
He was a Senior Research Director and the Clinical Advisor to the Wechsler Test Development Group for The Psychological Corporation (now Pearson Assessments) and Associate Director of Test Development for AGS (now Pearson Assessments). He directed the development of the first edition of the KTEA and co-authored the KTEA Error Analysis System and has consulted on the subsequent KTEA revisions and directed the development of the WISC-IV Integrated and consulted on the development of the original WIAT and the WIAT-II.
