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Implementing TELEQ for Enhanced Spelling Assessment in Schools

Implementing TELEQ for Enhanced Spelling Assessment in Schools

The recent study titled "TELEQ: creation and pre-validation of a Quebec spelling assessment tool" published in the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology offers significant insights into the assessment of spelling skills in Quebec elementary school children. As practitioners dedicated to fostering better outcomes for children, understanding and implementing these findings can greatly enhance our assessment and intervention strategies.

Overview of TELEQ

TELEQ, or Test d'évaluation du langage écrit québécois, was developed to address the lack of culturally and linguistically appropriate tools for assessing dysorthographia in Quebec children. Traditional tools created in Europe often fail to measure the spelling skills of Quebec children adequately. TELEQ aims to fill this gap by providing a standardized assessment tool that evaluates the spelling skills of Quebec French-speaking children from Grades 2 to 6.

Key Findings

The study involved 117 children and demonstrated that TELEQ has strong psychometric properties, including:

Implications for Practice

Implementing TELEQ in your practice can enhance the accuracy and reliability of spelling assessments for Quebec children. Here are some steps to consider:

  1. Adopt TELEQ: Integrate TELEQ into your assessment protocols to ensure that your evaluations are culturally and linguistically appropriate for Quebec children.
  2. Train Staff: Ensure that all staff members are trained in administering TELEQ to maintain consistency and accuracy in test administration.
  3. Monitor Progress: Use TELEQ to track the progress of children over time, allowing for data-driven decisions in intervention planning.

Encouraging Further Research

While TELEQ has shown promising results, further research is essential to continue improving the tool and validating its use in diverse populations. Practitioners are encouraged to participate in research studies and contribute to the ongoing development of TELEQ.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: TELEQ: creation and pre-validation of a Quebec spelling assessment tool.


Citation: Beaudry, M.-E., Laniel, P., Malo-Véronneau, L., Picotte-Lavoie, M., & Gauthier, B. (2020). TELEQ: creation and pre-validation of a Quebec spelling assessment tool. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 44(2), 87-106.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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