ABOUT THE SITE Welcome to XBA online, the official website of the CHC Cross-Battery approach. Originally developed by Dawn P. Flanagan and Kevin S. McGrew and further extended, revised, and refined through the collaborative efforts of Flanagan and her colleagues, Samuel O. Ortiz and Vincent C. Alfonso. This website is  intended to serve as the central clearinghouse for dissemination of information, including downloadable materials related to all aspects of the XBA approach. The home page will displays the latest news and information regarding our continuing research, presentations, publications, and other XBA related activities that may be of interest to practitioners and trainers alike. Check back for the latest updates and information that can help inform your assessment practices. For any questions or comments, email us.

HOME | BIBLIOGRAPHY | TRAININGS | DOWNLOADS | BIOGRAPHIES | LINKS | FAQS NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The XBA authors have prepared a document that includes their responses to recent questions about the approach and its accompanying programs.  Interested readers can view the document by clicking on "XBA in Perspective (December, 2009)" under “downloads.” November 18, 2009- The CHC classifications (broad and narrow) for both the WAIS-IV and WIAT-III, as well as XBA Interpretative Statements, are now available in the  Downloads section of the site. The files are in MS Word 2007 format (*.docx).  Rachel Camhi, a PsyD student at St. John's University will be updating our website with information and resources for the benefit of practitioners and trainers alike.  To e-mail Rachel Camhi click here  "email."  Our Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition was published in the Spring of 2007. It is the first book in the Essentials series to come with a CD-ROM. Our CD contains three programs that automate the XBA process. the book (with CD) may be found at Amazon.com.  Need in-service training on SLD evaluation and identification? Consider a brand new, cutting edge, 6-hour multi-media course that can be delivered by you, or another facilitator, in your district. Train all school psychologists, diagnosticians, and special educators in your district on best practices in linking RTI and comprehensive assessment for one low cost and receive CEUs for all participants! For more information, download a full color informational brochure (*.pdf) on Agora, new from Pearson. HOME | BIBLIOGRAPHY | TRAININGS | DOWNLOADS | BIOGRAPHIES | LINKS | FAQS