Name: Demystifying the Psychoeducation Assessment: Making Assessments Work for Students and Schools
Start: 2026-02-19T14:20:00-0700
End: 2026-02-19T15:20:00-0700

-Pre-recorded: 2026 President Schilling’s Convention Address: https://youtu.be/uZmsvjr-pCo

-The main event will occur at RDP (Red Deer Polytechnic)

-The Social will happen on Feb 19 after the last session in the Main Stage Foyer, do sign up by including it in your schedule

-Edcamp sessions all occur on Feb 20 Session 5, watch the following to understand what an Edcamp event is all about
https://youtu.be/uIHonn97TJk

-A few sessions you will need to pre-register and pay a supply fee to attend on the day

-POST RECORDING VIDEOS are availble from Feb 20th at 3:30 PM - May31st at 11:59 PM
-Be Scent Free for the event

-DO YOU HAVE ANY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS AT THE EVENT? e.g.) quiet space, allergies, wheel chair assistance, etc.
Please reach out to [email protected]

-If you need hotel accommodations do use the following link to get a special deal for CATCA members until February 4th: https://reservations.travelclick.com/108483?groupID=5047732

Demystifying the Psychoeducation Assessment: Making Assessments Work for Students and Schools

Thursday February 19, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST

RDP ROOM AC159 (ARTS Centre) @ 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5

This session offers a practical look at the psychoeducational assessment process—what it is, what it isn’t, and how teachers and school teams can play an active role before, during, and after the assessment. We’ll explore how to gather meaningful classroom data, complete screening tools effectively, and share observations that strengthen the formal assessment. Educators will also learn how to interpret and implement assessment recommendations in realistic and supportive ways within the school setting. Designed for teachers, counsellors, LATs, and administrators, this session helps demystify the process so that psychoeducational assessments become collaborative tools for understanding and supporting every learner.

Speakers

Jessica McDonald

Registered Psychologist, Jessica McDonald Psychology

My practice focuses on providing comprehensive and meaningful psychological assessment services for individuals aged 3 years and older. I specialize in formal evaluations for learning disabilities, psychoeducational functioning, giftedness, and ADHD. My goal is to go beyond simply... Read More →

Demystifying Psychoeducational Assessments handouts pdf

Thursday February 19, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
RDP ROOM AC159 (ARTS Centre)

Assessment (TQS 3), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Counselling & Student Support (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Educational Research (TQS/LQS 2), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Fostering Effective Relationships (TQS/LQS 1), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Inclusive Education (TQS/LQS 4), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K) | Reflection/Collaboration (TQS/LQS 2), All Divisions, Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K)

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Jessica McDonald

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