OWLS-II WE Digital Easel B

The OWLS-II (Oral and Written Language Scales, Second Edition) is an instrument designed for the assessment of language development in individuals aged 3 to 21 years. It helps professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of receptive and expressive language skills across oral and written domains.

Digital version of the print easel includes both Digital Stimulus Images and Digital Administration Guide, available on the WPS Online Evaluation System. Print record form required for administration.

This tool provides professional teams with a framework that facilitates integrated language assessment and allows them to identify language delays, pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, and tailor interventions to individual needs.

The accompanying book, Foundations of Language Assessment, offers in-depth explanations and practical guidance, making it easier to understand the OWLS-II and interpret results.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Language Assessment: Measures four language processes—Listening Comprehension, Oral Expression, Reading Comprehension, and Written Expression—for a full picture of language skills.
• Detailed Score Profiles: Provides multiple score formats, including standard scores, age and grade equivalents, percentile ranks, and descriptive labels, to facilitate accurate diagnosis and intervention planning.
• Updated and Inclusive Materials: Features colorful, balanced artwork and updated items to ensure cultural and linguistic fairness.
• Parallel Form for Progress Monitoring: The addition of Form B allows for easy retesting to track language development over time.

Key Features:

• Four Language Scales: Assesses Listening Comprehension, Oral Expression, Reading Comprehension, and Written Expression separately and together.
• New Reading Comprehension Scale: Adds a receptive written language component to the second edition, enhancing assessment accuracy.
• Improved Scoring and Interpretation: Offers clearer scoring guidelines, a profile form for graphic representation of performance, and optional computer scoring software for efficiency.
• Broad Clinical and Educational Applications: Supports identification of learning disabilities and language disorders, intervention design, and research data collection.

The OWLS-II is a valuable tool for clinicians, educators, and researchers seeking a thorough and integrated approach to language assessment.