Strengthen your evidence-based decisions with dynamic assessment
Become certified in a peer-reviewed, research-validated, Curriculum-Based Dynamic Assessment of oral narratives that helps you identify language learning needs earlier and guide appropriate intervention, particularly for bilingual and culturally diverse learners.
The Challenges Professionals Face in Language Assessment
Practitioners often work with learners whose language profiles are complex. Standardized tools provide important information, but they do not always capture how a child learns or how they respond to support, which are important factors for guiding appropriate support.
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Standardized scores alone can be difficult to interpret for multilingual learners
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Static assessments do not capture learning potential
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Translating assessment results into clear intervention decisions can be challenging
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Time constraints and heavy case loads make accurate, efficient assessment critical
A research-grounded dynamic assessment that strengthens assessment and intervention planning
The Curriculum-Based Dynamic Assessment (CBDA) provides a structured dynamic assessment of oral narratives that allows practitioners to observe how children learn when provided with support. This approach offers deeper insight into the child as a learner • Objectively measure learning potential, not only current performance. • Identify indicators of DLD risk while distinguishing language difference from disorder. • Gain rich qualitative insight into narrative organization, language comprehension, and responsiveness to mediation. • Generate structured, clinically meaningful reports that support intervention planning and communication with teams and parents. • Automate the assessment process through our online platform using automatic transcription and report generation. • Available in English and French
When do practitioners choose the CBDA?
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When a learner shows signs of language difficulties
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When assessing bi- multilingual and culturally diverse learners
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When learning appears limited
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When standardized results do not provide enough information to guide intervention
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When clearer direction is needed for intervention planning
Start using the CBDA in your practice
Register for
Certification Training
Choose a training session
that fits your schedule (available in English and French).​
​Dont’ see one there? Email us at info@tricoasteducation.com to secure a day and time that fits your schedule.
Complete Certification Training
Learn the theoretical foundations of narratives and dynamic assessment, alongside CBDA administration and report interpretation (~4 hours).
Administer the CBDA in Your Practice
Use the CBDA platform as part of your practice to examine learning potential, oral narrative ability, and responsiveness to mediation.
Join our Professional Learning Community
Collaborate with other certified practitioners to discuss cases, share resources, and deepen understanding through our partnership with CoLab Education.
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Laurie, A. & Pesco, D. (2024). Dynamic assessment of narratives: Case studies of bilingual Filipino kindergarteners with language difficulties. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 40(1), 24-38 https://doi.org/10.1177/02656590241228420
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Laurie, A. (2023). A Curriculum-Based Dynamic Assessment of Narratives: Benefits for Bilingual Filipino Children. Doctoral thesis. Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec​
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Laurie, A. & Pesco, D. (2023). Curriculum-based dynamic assessment of narratives for bilingual Filipino children. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 54(2), 489-503 https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_LSHSS-22-00117
Trusted by SLPs and qualified educational practitioners
"The CBDA is a specialized platform that identifies children's strengths and verbal abilities while attending to individual needs. The evaluation report is invaluable for adapting programs to each child and providing the foundation for diagnosis and targeted interventions."