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The High Cost of Error: Preventing Intellectual Disability Misidentification
A virtual training






In educational settings, the difference between an accurate diagnosis and a misidentification is far more than a technical distinction—it can set a life-altering trajectory for the individual student. In this session, we will examine how major cognitive and diagnostic frameworks define and guide the identification of Intellectual Disability (ID).A significant portion of the session will focus on adaptive behavior, emphasizing that cognitive scores alone do not provide a complete or sufficient picture of a student’s functioning. We will highlight the importance of integrating qualitative data, including observations, developmental history, and contextual factors, into the eligibility determination process. Through this discussion, we will demonstrate how a comprehensive, holistic approach to evaluation serves as a critical safeguard against the overidentification of Intellectual Disability, ensuring that decisions are both accurate and ethically sound.

Important Session Information:


Join us for this virtual training that was previously offered at TEDA by Dr. Michele Marjason.

 

 
Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Session ID:
536629
Credits Available:
(1.5) Contact Hours
(1.5) CPE
Seats Available:
145
Fee:
$150.00 (Login to See CO-OP Pricing)
Contact Person:
Fahyssury Atkinson
Instructor(s):
Danielle Donald
Date Time Location
10/15/2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Zoom Session, Online Course
Region 8 Education Service Center | 4845 US Highway 271 N | Pittsburg TX 75686 | 903-572-8551 | Map/Directions
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