Are you ready to transform education and create inclusive learning environments that embrace neurodiversity? The Student Processing Inventory (SPI) and Eclectic Teaching Approach are here to revolutionize the way educators, parents, professionals, and students approach learning.  

Dr. Warren also offers the Student Processing Inventory 2 (SPI2) and Your Professional Processing Inventory (YPPI)

• The SPI-2 is similar to the SPI -1 but it is for grade 6-college: CLICK HERE
• The YPPI is for optimizing workplace and personal potential for ages 18+ 

The Student Processing Inventory (SPI): A Digital Assessment Tailored for Diverse Ways of Processing

The Student Processing Inventory (SPI) is an advanced digital assessment tool designed to uncover the unique ways each student processes information. Rooted in the Eclectic Teaching Approach, the SPI enhances educational strategies by providing an assessment report that presents a comprehensive understanding of each learners unique ways of processing, allowing educators to develop customized instructional strategies that cater to each student's needs.  

• Assessment Format: This evaluation uses Likert scale questions to determine processing preferences. These items are carefully crafted, informed by extensive research.
• Real-World Examples: The questions are grounded in real-life scenarios, which helps students accurately reflect on their processing approach.
• Assistance for Students: For those who struggle with reading or reasoning, the assessment can be conducted with support. This might involve reading the items aloud or discussing them to ensure clear and precise responses.

The SPI Investigates 12 Ways of Processing

The SPI evaluates students across 12 key ways of processing:

• Visual
• Auditory
• Tactile
• Kinesthetic
• Sequential
• Simultaneous
• Reflective/Logical
• Verbal
• Interactive
• Indirect Experience
• Direct Experience
• Rhythmic/Melodic

Why Choose the SPI?

• Research-Based Approach: With over two decades of refining and adapting the SPI draws from Dr. Warren's extensive experience as well as the latest educational theories, including information processing, multiple intelligences, cognitive styles, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning. This ensures that the assessments and reports cater to the diverse needs of every student.
• Neurodiverse Teaching Resources: The SPI offers effective teaching techniques for supporting students with diverse learning needs. Downloadable handouts guide teachers to engaging lessons and provide neurodiverse assignment suggestions.

Empowering Educators with Digital Insights

The SPI-1 leverages digital technology to deliver quick and accurate assessments of students’ processing methods, offering immediate reports and resources for educators aiming to adapt their teaching to suit diverse learning environments.

Features of the SPI Digital Assessment:

• Customized Educational Strategies: Upon completion of the assessment, the SPI generates comprehensive digital reports that include tailored strategies and teaching resources. These recommendations are informed by the Eclectic Teaching Approach and are designed to align with each student's specific processing preferences.
• Inclusive Educational Practices: By recognizing and accommodating the varied processing needs of students, the SPI facilitates the creation of inclusive and supportive educational settings where every student’s learning potential is maximized.
• Actionable and Practical Application: The SPI's reports not only offer insights but also provide practical, actionable suggestions. These include detailed teaching resources that educators can implement directly into their classroom practices, enhancing engagement and improving academic outcomes.

The Value of the SPI-1 in Modern Education

The SPI is an invaluable digital tool for educators committed to fostering an educational environment that respects and nurtures the individual cognitive differences of students. By providing detailed insights and tailored recommendations, the SPI enables teachers to enhance instructional effectiveness and promote an inclusive classroom environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. This digital assessment is essential for educators looking to provide personalized, effective education tailored to the unique needs of every learner.

Purchase Options:

Single Purchase: 

1. Purchase and take the assessment by selecting the purchase button.
2. Take the assessment
3. Receive an immediate, comprehensive report with analytics, remedial recommendations, as well as teaching and product recommendations.
4. Test taker receives an email with a copy of the report. *Check Spam if it’s not in your inbox.

Partner Portal: for Practitioners and Organizations: 

1. Create your partner portal by going to: https://drericawarren.brilliantassessments.com/Organizations/Initiate.
2. Receive an email with your login setup. *Check Spam if it’s not in your inbox. 
3. In your portal, purchase discounted allotments of 5-1000 assessments. 
4. Allocate and share the assessment in the partner portal and complete assessment.
5. Receive an immediate, comprehensive report with analytics, remedial recommendations, as well as teaching and product suggestions.
6. Test taker and administrator (optional) receives an email with a copy of the report. *Check Spam if it’s not in your inbox. 
7. Use your partner portal for data comparisons, purchasing assessments, and allocating credits. 

For Teachers, Learning Specialists, Tutors, and Therapists

The SPI is an invaluable tool for educators, learning specialists, tutors, and therapists to understand their own processing styles and expand their methods of practice. It reveals empowering compensatory strategies tailored to each student's unique needs. Private practices often use this instrument in initial consultations to assess family profiles, helping parents develop empathy for their child's processing style. The SPI also offers materials and support to accommodate an entire classroom of learners.

Teachers have reported that:

• The SPI helps incorporate multiple learning modalities in teaching.
• Understanding students’ processing styles, which may differ from their own, is crucial.
• Surveying classroom processing styles at the beginning of the year aids in developing complementary lesson plans and activities.
• Sensitivity to different processing styles enables more effective teaching for all students.

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• Practical suggestions from the SPI are invaluable for teaching students with various learning styles.

Unlock the potential of every learner with the Student Processing Inventory (SPI). Transform education and create inclusive environments where every student thrives.