The History of C-SEP
C-SEP was conceptualized following the release of major revisions and improvements of individualized norm-referenced cognitive, language, and achievement tests. With the release of the new versions of test batteries, a decade of change of SLD identification, and feedback from the field, using C-SEP to identify SLD represents an approach that is efficient, precise, and comprehensive. This process was developed after a critical analysis of all published “third method” PSW approaches and incorporated the strengths of all SLD identification models and addressed the limitations of current approaches.
The Core-Selective Evaluation Approach (C-SEP) was first introduced in the DiaLog, Vol.44, No.2 Fall 2015. The approach integrates multiple forms of data with individualized norm referenced test instruments by using cognitive, achievement, and oral language measures. Sound data analysis techniques are utilized within C-SEP to identify a pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) in order to determine if a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) exists.
Tammy Stephens
A co-founder and architect of C-SEP. She is an Account Executive at Riverside/HMH. She has a doctorate in Special Education. She is an educational diagnostician, assistant professor, and a former special education teacher. She has written multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, provides trainings, in addition to presenting at the national and international conferences.
Edward K. Schultz
A co-founder and co-architect of C-SEP and is currently a Professor of Special Education at Midwestern State University (MSU). In addition to preparing educational diagnosticians at MSU, he has written numerous peer reviewed articles concerning SLD identification, conduct training across the country, and has worked with state departments of education.
Georgene Moon
Has forty-two years experience in the field of Special Education as a teacher, Educational Diagnostician, and education consultant. She believes in giving back to and supporting her profession by serving on TEDA Boards, at the state and local level, and also on the TPED Board.
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