Jayme Jones's guest appearances

Jayme Jones

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast

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As always, it seems like the summer flew by, and now we find ourselves jumping into another school year already. One question that comes up frequently in IEP meetings is why schools use standardized testing for kids with learning differences. Specifically, why do many school districts hold standardized test scores as the gold standard, when we know that kids with special needs aren’t being adequately evaluated? We are tackling this topic with Dr. Jayme Jones, who returns for a Part 2 conversation.Dr. Jayme Jones is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has maintained a private practice in CA since 1995. Her background is extensive in the assessment and treatment of preschool and school-aged children with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, and she provides regular training on many related topics. We are thrilled that Dr. Jayme is joining us for a continuation of our conversation from Episode 261.Show Highlights:Why the most important thing is to keep the context in mind with standardized testsWhy it’s challenging when none of the standardized tests are well-suited to kids with learning differences–and so the results are often misusedWhy it’s  problem that protocols, manuals, and training are different for those who administer and assess tests, and not everyone knows how to integrate all the dataWhy parents feel frustrated with unnecessary standardized tests that measure special needs kids against their more typical peersHow standardized tests have their value–ONLY when they are used in conjunction with other tests and measurementsDr. Jayme’s advice for teachers and school psychologists who want to better themselves in understanding testing protocolsWhat parents can do in asking questions about standardized tests and communicating with teachers and school personnelLinks/Resources:Connect with Dr. Jayme Jones: WebsiteContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.orgThank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org 

As always, it seems like the summer flew by, and now we find ourselves jumping into another school year already. One question that comes up frequently in IEP meetings is why schools use standardized testing for kids with learning differences. Specifically, why do many school districts hold standardized test scores as the gold standard, when we know that kids with special needs aren’t being adequately evaluated? We are tackling this topic with Dr. Jayme Jones, who returns for a Part 2 conversation.Dr. Jayme Jones is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has maintained a private practice in CA since 1995. Her background is extensive in the assessment and treatment of preschool and school-aged children with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, and she provides regular training on many related topics. We are thrilled that Dr. Jayme is joining us for a continuation of our conversation from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trends-in-assessments-and-eligibility-evaluations-with/id1307157016?i=1000613190870" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 261</a>.Show Highlights:<ul><li>Why the most important thing is to keep the context in mind with standardized tests</li><li>Why it’s challenging when none of the standardized tests are well-suited to kids with learning differences–and so the results are often misused</li><li>Why it’s  problem that protocols, manuals, and training are different for those who administer and assess tests, and not everyone knows how to integrate all the data</li><li>Why parents feel frustrated with unnecessary standardized tests that measure special needs kids against their more typical peers</li><li>How standardized tests have their value–ONLY when they are used in conjunction with other tests and measurements</li><li>Dr. Jayme’s advice for teachers and school psychologists who want to better themselves in understanding testing protocols</li><li>What parents can do in asking questions about standardized tests and communicating with teachers and school personnel</li></ul>Links/Resources:Connect with Dr. Jayme Jones:<a href="https://www.jaymejones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Website</a>Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center:<a href="http://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> www.inclusiveeducationproject.org</a>Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1307157016" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-podcast/inclusive-education-project" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher Radio</a>, or<a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen%23/ps/I23ctmblttqsbc4kagaccwm453a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play.</a> It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/IEPcalifornia/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iepcalifornia/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!<a href="https://twitter.com/iepcalifornia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="http://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">IEP website</a>Email us: <a href="admin@iepcalifornia.org " rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">admin@iepcalifornia.org </a>

Why Standardized Tests Don’t Always Give a Clear Picture with Dr. Jayme Jones

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child with neurodevelopmental differences, you know how important it is to have a clear understanding of your child's eligibility for educational and treatment plans. With so many questions surrounding eligibility evaluations, it can be overwhelming to navigate the process. As we continue with our series of shows about eligibility, we are here to help with an information-packed conversation!We are excited to be joined by Dr. Jayme Jones, a pediatric neuropsychologist who has maintained a private practice in CA since 1995. Her background is extensive in the assessment and treatment of preschool and school-aged children with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, and she provides regular trainings on many related topics. In this episode, she sheds light on some of the trends she's seeing and helps provide clarity on the confusing subject of eligibility and assessments.  You’ll hear her take on pandemic deficits, the conflict of interest in many school districts, and what it takes to get the support your child needs.Show Highlights:What the biggest challenges are in getting students qualified for assistanceWhy the pandemic cannot be blamed for ALL the learning deficitsWhat the difference is between IEP assessments and school assessmentsWhy individual scores are more important than aggregate scoresWhy there is often a conflict of interest between school personnel in your IEP meeting and school administratorsHow some school districts are doing it rightDr. Jayme’s advice to parents about being supportive AND being their child’s advocateWhy standardized tests are used for non-standard studentsWhy parents need to let their children failWhy parents should prioritize a comprehensive evaluation for their child (sooner, rather than later) and hire advocates and attorneys when possibleLinks/Resources:Connect with Dr. Jayme Jones: WebsiteContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.orgThank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us here and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org 

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child with neurodevelopmental differences, you know how important it is to have a clear understanding of your child's eligibility for educational and treatment plans. With so many questions surrounding eligibility evaluations, it can be overwhelming to navigate the process. As we continue with our series of shows about eligibility, we are here to help with an information-packed conversation!We are excited to be joined by Dr. Jayme Jones, a pediatric neuropsychologist who has maintained a private practice in CA since 1995. Her background is extensive in the assessment and treatment of preschool and school-aged children with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, and she provides regular trainings on many related topics. In this episode, she sheds light on some of the trends she's seeing and helps provide clarity on the confusing subject of eligibility and assessments.  You’ll hear her take on pandemic deficits, the conflict of interest in many school districts, and what it takes to get the support your child needs.Show Highlights:<ul><li>What the biggest challenges are in getting students qualified for assistance</li><li>Why the pandemic cannot be blamed for ALL the learning deficits</li><li>What the difference is between IEP assessments and school assessments</li><li>Why individual scores are more important than aggregate scores</li><li>Why there is often a conflict of interest between school personnel in your IEP meeting and school administrators</li><li>How some school districts are doing it right</li><li>Dr. Jayme’s advice to parents about being supportive AND being their child’s advocate</li><li>Why standardized tests are used for non-standard students</li><li>Why parents need to let their children fail</li><li>Why parents should prioritize a comprehensive evaluation for their child (sooner, rather than later) and hire advocates and attorneys when possible</li></ul>Links/Resources:Connect with Dr. Jayme Jones:<a href="https://www.jaymejones.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Website</a>Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center:<a href="http://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> www.inclusiveeducationproject.org</a>Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1307157016" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-podcast/inclusive-education-project" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher Radio</a>, or<a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen%23/ps/I23ctmblttqsbc4kagaccwm453a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play.</a> It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/IEPcalifornia/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iepcalifornia/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us here and send us your questions!<a href="https://twitter.com/iepcalifornia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="http://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">IEP website</a>Email us: admin@iepcalifornia.org