Examiner's Manual & Technical Report - Kaplanco.com

of training and experience required for a reliable and accurate administration of anassessment. The evaluator should ensure that he/she has the necessary qualifications toperform this task.4. The evaluator should ensure that the assessment is administered according to theprocedures followed during the standardization process. In the case of the LAP-D, thismeans that the examiner should adhere to the general procedures specified in this manualand the specific procedures for each item as described in the Examiner’s Manual,including using the materials designed exclusively for use with the assessment. Anydeparture from these procedures is not suggested and will reduce the accuracy of theresults; if any occurs, it should be clearly reported in the communication of assessmentresults.5. The examiner must never coach or tutor the child prior to the administration of theassessment. Assessment materials should not be reproduced and presented to children outsidethe assessment situation.6. Parents should be clearly informed of the purpose of the evaluation, and they shoulddetermine who should share in the results of the assessment.7. The evaluator should respect the copyright of an assessment and should not modify orreproduce parts without the written approval of the publisher.8. The evaluator should respect the individual’s right to privacy.40