Field Research Project Information 

Psychologists/Neuropsychologists

Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests–Third Edition (WRMT–III) Standardization

Test Description:

The WRMT consists of several tests of reading readiness and reading achievement that assess the reading skills of both children and adults. In this revision, existing WRMT content is being updated, and new content and features are being added, including new full-color art. A parallel version of each scale will be developed.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing individuals ages 4 yrs 6 mo through 70 years old. Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Special Populations:

For the clinical section of this test, we will be collecting data from children and young adults ages 4:6-18:11. There are 3 different groups of children that we are seeking:
 *those diagnosed with mild MR/intellectual disabilities (Standard Score between 55 and 70 on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e., WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III) and deficits in at least two areas of adaptive function (i.e., communication, social, self-care)),
 *those with a reading disorder according to DSM-IV criteria or diagnosed with a learning disability in reading, and
 *those identified as gifted with relevant scores >2 SDs above the mean (Standard Score of 130 or greater on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e. WPPSI–III, WIS–IV, WJ–III)).

Test Administration Time:

Estimated testing time is 60 minutes per case, depending on the age of the examinee.

Field Examiners Needed:

School, neuro-, developmental or clinical psychologists and supervised graduate students of psychology.

Scope of Project:

During the standardization phase of this project, we are collecting data in the US on approximately 3300 English-language dominant individuals. For the school-aged population, this sample will be split between Fall (through December) and Spring (Jan-June). Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Testing Dates:

Testing for this study is tentatively scheduled from mid July 2009 through June 2010.

Information Request

Be an examiner for Pearson Assessments. Complete the Field Testing Application Form.For information, contact: Sarah Gacek, Field Research Coordinator, Clinical Assessment, Pearson, Sarah.Gacek@pearson.com, 1-800-233-5686 ext. 26-3363, Fax: 1-800-704-1379

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Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence–Second Edition (WASI–II) Tryout

Test Description:

The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence – Second Edition (WASI – II) will be a brief, individually administered test of intellectual functioning for individuals ages 6:0 – 90:11. It is a revision of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI; Wechsler, 1999).

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing individuals ages 6 years 0 months through 90 years 11 months.

Special Populations:

Clinical studies will include individuals identified with moderate to mild Intellectual Disability (ID or mental retardation) Gifted, Learning Disorder for Math or Reading, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Test Administration Time:

30 to 45 minutes

Field Examiners Needed:

Examiners may include clinical, school and neuro- psychologists and supervised graduate students of psychology.

Testing Dates:

Data collection for tryout phase is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2010.

Information Request

Be an examiner for Pearson Assessments. Complete the online Field Testing Application Form. For information, contact clinsamp@pearson.com.

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Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning–4 (DIAL–4)

Test Description:

The DIAL-3 is undergoing revision. The DIAL is a screening test to assess motor, conceptual, and language behaviors demonstrated by young children. In addition, a Parent Questionnaire provides normative scores for the child’s self-help and social skills. We are field testing both the English and Spanish versions of the DIAL-4.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing normally developing children (those not receiving special education services) ages 2 through 5 years old from a variety of demographic backgrounds. Our sample will require both English-speaking children and Spanish-speaking.

Test Administration Time:

Examinees can be tested either by an individual examiner or using a stations approach. We encourage sites to consider using the stations approach as it is the preferred method of administration for the DIAL-4. The stations approach requires three examiners be present—one at each of the three testing areas: Motor, Concepts, and Language. There will also be a station called a Play Table which needs a monitor. Estimated testing time at each station is approximately 15 minutes per child.

Site Coordinator Qualifications:

Must have experience with administering assessments. Should hold at least an associate’s degree (preferably a bachelor’s degree) in education or a related field and have experience working with young children (e.g., day care teacher or worker, preschool teacher, etc.).

Field Examiners Needed:

Early childhood specialists, educators/teachers, paraprofessionals, school or clinical psychologist, educational diagnosticians, psychometricians, psychometrists, speech-language pathologists. Graduate students of these professions may also participate with appropriate supervision.

Testing Dates:

Testing starts October 2009 and continues through May 2010.

Information Request

For further information and to apply to be an examiner, go to this link: DIAL-4 Standardization.

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Speech Language Pathologists

Preschool Language Scale–Fifth Edition (PLS–5 Field Test 3)

Test Description:

The Preschool Language Scale is a language assessment for young children, ages birth through 6 years 11 months, and is used by Speech Language Pathologists to assess children at risk for language disorders. The Tryout phase will collect data from English speaking children as well as Spanish speaking children. The age range will be expanded up to 7 years 11 months, and will offer observation of child–directed parent–child interactions, and items for children birth to 3 years will be expanded to include more gestural, social communication and natural–play items.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

Birth to 7 years 11 months

Special Populations:

We will be collecting data from children with expressive and/or receptive disorders for the Clinical Study.

Test Administration Time:

Estimated at 90-105 minutes

Field Examiners Needed:

Speech Language Pathologists and Bilingual Speech Language Pathologists, English-speaking, Spanish speaking, and Bilingual allied and mental health professionals with experience using the PLS–4.

Scope of Project:

We will be collecting data from English and Spanish speaking children from across the United States to include Puerto Rico.

Testing Dates:

February 2009, July 2009

Information Request

To enroll in this project, please fill out the PLS-5 Examiner Application. To receive information on this project, please send an email to clinsamp@pearson.com with “PLS-5 Tryout” in the subject line.

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Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests, Third Edition (WRMT–III) Standardization

Test Description:

The WRMT consists of several tests of reading readiness and reading achievement that assess the reading skills of both children and adults. In this revision, existing WRMT content is being updated, and new content and features are being added, including new full-color art. A parallel version of each scale will be developed.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing individuals ages 4 yrs 6 mo through 70 years old. Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Special Populations:

For the clinical section of this test, we will be collecting data from children and young adults ages 4:6-18:11. There are 3 different groups of children that we are seeking: *those diagnosed with mild MR/intellectual disabilities (Standard Score between 55 and 70 on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e., WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III) and deficits in at least two areas of adaptive function (i.e., communication, social, self-care)), *those with a reading disorder according to DSM–IV criteria or diagnosed with a learning disability in reading, and *those identified as gifted with relevant scores >2 SDs above the mean (Standard Score of 130 or greater on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e. WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III)).

Test Administration Time:

Estimated testing time is 60 minutes per case, depending on the age of the examinee.

Field Examiners Needed:

Licensed speech-language pathologists and supervised graduate students of speech-language pathology

Scope of Project:

During the standardization phase of this project, we are collecting data in the US on approximately 3300 English-language dominant individuals. For the school-aged population, this sample will be split between Fall (through December) and Spring (Jan-June). Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Testing Dates:

Testing for this study is tentatively scheduled from mid July 2009 through June 2010.

Information Request

Be an examiner for Pearson Assessments. Complete the Field Testing Application Form.For information, contact: Sarah Gacek, Field Research Coordinator, Clinical Assessment, Pearson, Sarah.Gacek@pearson.com, 1-800-233-5686 ext. 26-3363, Fax: 1-800-704-1379

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Spanish Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition (PPVT–4) and Spanish Expressive Vocabulary Test, Second Edition (EVT–2)

Test Description:

The Clinical Assessment group of Pearson is developing a Spanish version of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition (PPVT–4) and the Expressive Vocabulary Test, Second Edition (EVT–2) and is seeking Spanish-speaking practitioners to collect data for the development of these forms.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing individuals ages 2½ through 25 years old whose dominant language is Spanish. Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Test Administration Time:

Estimated testing time is 30 to 45 minutes per case, depending on the age of the examinee.

Field Examiners Needed:

All examiners must be fluent in Spanish. In addition, every examiner must be a licensed School or Clinical Psychologist, or a graduate student in one of the fields listed above who has completed a course in individual assessment.

Scope of Project:

We will be conducting a series of studies. Details will be provided as they become available.

Testing Dates:

Testing for this study is tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2009.

Information Request

Be an examiner for Pearson Assessments. Complete the Field Testing Application Form.For information, contact: Dave Howe, Field Research Coordinator, Clinical Assessment, Pearson dave.howe@pearson.com, 1-800-233-5686 ext. 26-3182, Fax: 1-800-704-1379

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Educational Diagnosticians

Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests–Third Edition (WRMT–III) Standardization

Test Description:

The WRMT consists of several tests of reading readiness and reading achievement that assess the reading skills of both children and adults. In this revision, existing WRMT content is being updated, and new content and features are being added, including new full-color art. A parallel version of each scale will be developed.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing individuals ages 4 yrs 6 mo through 70 years old. Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Special Populations:

For the clinical section of this test, we will be collecting data from children and young adults ages 4:6-18:11. There are 3 different groups of children that we are seeking:
*those diagnosed with mild MR/intellectual disabilities (Standard Score between 55 and 70 on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e., WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III) and deficits in at least two areas of adaptive function (i.e., communication, social, self-care)),
*those with a reading disorder according to DSM-IV criteria or diagnosed with a learning disability in reading, and
*those identified as gifted with relevant scores >2 SDs above the mean (Standard Score of 130 or greater on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e. WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III)).

Test Administration Time:

Estimated testing time is 60 minutes per case, depending on the age of the examinee.

Field Examiners Needed:

Educational diagnosticians

Scope of Project:

During the standardization phase of this project, we are collecting data in the US on approximately 3300 English-language dominant individuals. For the school-aged population, this sample will be split between Fall (through December) and Spring (Jan-June). Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Testing Dates:

Testing for this study is tentatively scheduled from mid July 2009 through June 2010.

Information Request

Be an examiner for Pearson Assessments. Complete the Field Testing Application Form.For information, contact: Sarah Gacek, Field Research Coordinator, Clinical Assessment, Pearson, Sarah.Gacek@pearson.com, 1-800-233-5686 ext. 26-3363, Fax: 1-800-704-1379

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Special Education/Classroom Teachers

Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests–Third Edition (WRMT–III) Standardization

Test Description:

The WRMT consists of several tests of reading readiness and reading achievement that assess the reading skills of both children and adults. In this revision, existing WRMT content is being updated, and new content and features are being added, including new full-color art. A parallel version of each scale will be developed.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing individuals ages 4 yrs 6 mo through 70 years old. Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Special Populations:

For the clinical section of this test, we will be collecting data from children and young adults ages 4:6-18:11. There are 3 different groups of children that we are seeking:
*those diagnosed with mild MR/intellectual disabilities (Standard Score between 55 and 70 on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e., WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III) and deficits in at least two areas of adaptive function (i.e., communication, social, self-care)),
*those with a reading disorder according to DSM-IV criteria or diagnosed with a learning disability in reading, and
*those identified as gifted with relevant scores >2 SDs above the mean (Standard Score of 130 or greater on a comprehensive measure of intellectual functioning (i.e. WPPSI–III, WISC–IV, WJ–III)).

Test Administration Time:

Estimated testing time is 60 minutes per case, depending on the age of the examinee.

Field Examiners Needed:

Certified reading specialists and licensed special-education teacher/directors.

Scope of Project:

During the standardization phase of this project, we are collecting data in the US on approximately 3300 English-language dominant individuals. For the school-aged population, this sample will be split between Fall (through December) and Spring (Jan-June). Most individuals should be normally developing (not receiving special education services).

Testing Dates:

Testing for this study is tentatively scheduled from mid July 2009 through June 2010.

Information Request

Be an examiner for Pearson Assessments. Complete the Field Testing Application Form.For information, contact: Sarah Gacek, Field Research Coordinator, Clinical Assessment, Pearson, Sarah.Gacek@pearson.com, 1-800-233-5686 ext. 26-3363, Fax: 1-800-704-1379

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Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning–4 (DIAL–4)

Test Description:

The DIAL-3 is undergoing revision. The DIAL is a screening test to assess motor, conceptual, and language behaviors demonstrated by young children. In addition, a Parent Questionnaire provides normative scores for the child’s self-help and social skills. We are field testing both the English and Spanish versions of the DIAL-4.

Ages or Grades to be Tested:

We will be testing normally developing children (those not receiving special education services) ages 2 through 5 years old from a variety of demographic backgrounds. Our sample will require both English-speaking children and Spanish-speaking.

Test Administration Time:

Examinees can be tested either by an individual examiner or using a stations approach. We encourage sites to consider using the stations approach as it is the preferred method of administration for the DIAL-4. The stations approach requires three examiners be present—one at each of the three testing areas: Motor, Concepts, and Language. There will also be a station called a Play Table which needs a monitor. Estimated testing time at each station is approximately 15 minutes per child.

Site Coordinator Qualifications:

Must have experience with administering assessments. Should hold at least an associate’s degree (preferably a bachelor’s degree) in education or a related field and have experience working with young children (e.g., day care teacher or worker, preschool teacher, etc.).

Field Examiners Needed:

Early childhood specialists, educators/teachers, paraprofessionals, school or clinical psychologist, educational diagnosticians, psychometricians, psychometrists, speech-language pathologists. Graduate students of these professions may also participate with appropriate supervision.

Testing Dates:

Testing starts October 2009 and continues through May 2010.

Information Request

For further information and to apply to be an examiner, go to this link: DIAL-4 Standardization.

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Human Resources Professionals

None available at this time. If you would like to be added to our mailing list for human resource professional projects, please send an email to clinsamp@pearson.com with “mailing list” in the subject line.

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School/District Projects

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