Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course

The Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course will enable you to:

• Understand the theoretical basis and goals of CAP.
• Get to grips with the contents of CAP.
• Utilise CAP record forms and manual effectively.
• Use CAP to plan interventions and review progress.

This will strengthen your confidence in the:

• Gathering of information.
• Summary and analysis of data.
• Generation of hypotheses regarding student progress.
• Identification of the next learning steps.
• Development of specific measurable targets.
• Monitoring of progress.

Currently, CAP courses are being delivered as a series of four webinars. 

Please note: To ensure you are able to get the most out of the Cognitive Abilities Profile (CAP) course, there will be preparation (reading, tasks and videos) before each session. Please ensure when you enrol, you have sufficient time to complete the preparation tasks and have access to a CAP manual.

The next course will be delivered via four 2½ hour webinars. As you will be aware, many activities and all kinds of communication have been turning increasingly to online media not only as forms of social communication but as important channels for learning, sharing and working.

People undertaking the forthcoming CAP online course will be able to:

• Join from anywhere in the world, without encountering the costs – and current risks – of travelling 
• Take the course at a more measured pace, with a blend of pre-recorded videos which can be viewed and reviewed at times convenient to you.
• Each pre-recorded video will be followed by a live session, giving you time to reflect, digest and prepare your questions ahead of the next live session. 
• Even more flexibility. Missed a live session? You can go over it yourself. Want to watch a case study again?  All live sessions will be recorded and made available for participants to view and review for a limited period of time following the course.   
• Network more effectively with other participants, to share experiences and ideas without the worry of catching the train at the end of the day. 
• Benefit with more one-to-one Q&A time with Dr Ruth Deutsch who will deliver the CAP online training.

We also organise bespoke national/international courses for those organisations wishing to train up a cohort of staff. 

See ‘How much does it cost?’ below for more detail.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Use CAP to help teachers, parents and others understand the learner’s needs.
• Develop recommendations that lead to an intervention plan (IP).
• Understand how to use the profile systemically to review progress.

PLEASE NOTE – For the 2021 courses being delivered via webinars, the distribution of content through the course will differ from that below. However, the same content will be covered and learning outcomes will remain the same.

Day one

An introduction to the aims and objectives

You will find out:

• The principles of Dynamic Assessment (DA).
• The key questions that DA addresses and how DA concepts apply to CAP.
• The tripartite learning partnership model – the learner, the mediator and the task.

Investigating CAP’s  landscape – from cognitive dysfunctions to cognitive abilities

• Examine the different models of cognitive processes – particularly phases of thinking and functional domains.
• Get an overview of the CAP manual’s contents – including records and summary forms, general scoring guidelines and considerations.

Section A of CAP in practice

• Rate the seven functional domains of cognitive abilities.
• Record profile information and construct the summary graph – including video analysis and discussion.
• Undertake optional further analysis.

Day two

Section B of CAP in practice

• Exploring the differences between direct instruction and mediated learning – while understanding the impact on the learner.
• Using techniques and video analysis in consulting and rating section B.

Section C of CAP in practice

• Analyse how observation and analysis actually work in the classroom.
• Practice task analysis in and out of the classroom using video.

Review, reflect and follow up

• Summarise the profile: A + B + C.
• Evaluate how CAP interpretation leads to intervention targets.
• Develop an intervention plan (IP).
• Learn how to customise your IP.
• Examine CAP’s review cycle.
• Tackle questions, take part in the discussion, look at the next steps, and support for practice.

This course isn’t formally assessed. However, clear staging posts over the two days will ensure that your learning and practice are embedded every step of the way.

Access to the course will be highly relevant to psychologists, therapists, and teachers.

Those who do not work in one of these professions are also welcome – as long as they work in the learning and development of children, adolescents, and adults.

• The price of our CAP course is £495+VAT per delegate.

Please note: If you do not have access already, we strongly advise everyone attending a CAP training course has access to the CAP toolkit (consisting of the CAP guidance manual, summary forms, and record forms).

• The CAP toolkit is £245 + VAT

Find out more about the CAP toolkit.

Bespoke courses

If you, or your organisation, would like to book a bespoke CAP training course for up to 20 participants, then please contact dana.kennedy@realgroup.co.uk to discuss available dates and prices. 

CAP International Online

Are you based in an international setting and would like a bespoke CAP course for you and your colleagues in your own time-zone? Please contact dana.kennedy@realgroup.co.uk to discuss an online international CAP training course. Whether you’re in Australia, the USA or Madagascar, we can discuss a course with dates and times that suit you.

We advise you to purchase a CAP toolkit in advance of the event. 

You can procure the CAP Toolkit from the Dyslexia Action Shop.

Find out more about the CAP toolkit.

Speak to us (01273 358080) or send us a message.

‘I found the course inspirational. It made me think about my practice, principles and priorities. I learnt so much and it was good to reaffirm much of what I do value.’ Helen Nation
‘Ruth was so engaging, knowledgeable and truly inspiring. As a trainee, I have learnt so much and feel excited to have a go at using this tool.’ Emma Lynch