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Helping children achieve their best. In school. At home. In life.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS Helping children achieve their best. In school. At home. In life. CORE SLIDE
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Your Lake Orion School Psychology Team:
Sue Waymire Tracy Hobbs Jared Wood Michelle Chappell Jillian Knapp Sue will introduce the presentation, introduce herself, and then each of us will introduce ourselves.
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School psychologists believe that all children learn when given:
Adequate supports and resources Recognition of their individual needs Connection to and trust in adults Opportunities to achieve Acceptance and encouragement Cooperation between school and home GENERAL SLIDE: SUE Emphasize that all children can learn
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School psychologists:
Are uniquely positioned to prepare students to meet the demands of the world in which they live Have specialized training in both psychology and education which extends their expertise far beyond the most familiar roles of conducting evaluations to determine special education eligibility Can support the social, emotional, and academic learning goals of all students and can provide services that impact learning at the individual, small group, classroom, building, or school district level GENERAL SLIDE: SUE Emphasize education and all the areas that we’re trained in MA + Internship Ongoing professional development
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School psychologists:
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, other school specialists and other health professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy, support environment Are mandated participants in the follow evaluations/MET’s: Specific learning disability Cognitive impairment Autism spectrum disorder Emotional impairment GENERAL SLIDE: Sue Emphasize collaboration
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School Psychologists link mental health to learning and behavior to promote:
High academic achievement Positive social skills and behavior Healthy relationships and connectedness Tolerance and respect for others Competence, self-esteem, and resiliency GENERAL SLIDE: Sue
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Why Children Need School Psychologists
Learning difficulties Behavior concerns Fears about war, violence, terrorism Problems at home or with peers Depression and other mental health issues Attention problems Poverty Diversity, cultural and language barriers GENERAL SLIDE: Tracy Any specific examples from your school (i.e., crisis response) How have you handled Sept. 11th
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What Do School Psychologists Do?
CORE SLIDE: Tracy
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Assessment School psychologists work with children, parents and staff to help determine a child’s: Academic skills Learning aptitudes and styles Personality and emotional development Social skills and behavior issues Learning environments, school climate Special education eligibility GENERAL SLIDE: Tracy Talk about different kinds of testing; emphasize that assessment is more than just an IQ test Could discuss how assessment results are used for decision making.
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Consultation Help teachers, parents, and administrators understand child development and learning Provide positive alternatives for helping children with learning and behavior problems Strengthen working relationships among educators, parents, and community services GENERAL SLIDE: Tracy
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Prevention Implement programs to build positive connections between students and adults Identify potential learning difficulties early Design programs for children at risk Help adults to address problem behavior(s) Foster tolerance and appreciation of diversity Create safe, supportive learning environments GENERAL SLIDE: Tracy Note that “adults” includes parents, teachers, and administrators. Discuss any prevention programs or measures you have utilized. Have you been involved in making your school(s) safer in recent months?
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Intervention Work face-to-face with children and families
Develop individualized solutions for learning and adjustment Plan and implement crisis response Provide Counseling Social skills training Behavior management solutions GENERAL SLIDE: Tracy Discuss your intervention experience.
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Education Train teachers and parents in:
Teaching and learning strategies Parenting techniques Classroom management techniques Working with exceptional students Strategies to address substance abuse and risky behaviors Crisis prevention and response GENERAL SLIDE: Jared Discuss any in-service days, workshops, or presentations you have done for teachers, administrators, and/or parents.
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Research and Program Development
Recommend and implement evidence-based programs and strategies Generate new knowledge of learning and behavior Evaluate effectiveness of programs and interventions Contribute to school-wide reform and restructuring GENERAL SLIDE: Jared How has research played a role in your practice? Discuss any relevant professional development experiences.
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Mental Health Care Deliver school-based mental health services
Coordinate with community resources and health care providers Partner with parents and teachers to create healthy school environments GENERAL SLIDE: Jared Does your school provide comprehensive mental health services? How have you collaborated with community agencies?
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NASP and state professional associations are dedicated to advocacy
School Psychologists Encourage: Appropriate education placements Education reform Legislative involvement Community services and programs Funding for adequate resources GENERAL SLIDE: Jared Discuss how you advocate for your students’ educational placements If time, discuss IDEA/reauthorization and its impact on your practice. Explain that NASP has staff dedicated to advocacy in Washington, and has network of affiliates throughout the country State associations work on legislative issues as well
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Examples of efforts in our schools:
Introduced the use of DIBELS for universal screening of reading skills at the elementary level Used to identify students in need of additional intervention and to monitor progress GENERAL SLIDE: Jillian
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Examples of efforts in our schools:
Leading the effort to bring common assessments for special education student across levels (elementary through high school) GENERAL SLIDE: Jillian
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Examples of efforts in our schools:
Monthly Psyched Up! Newsletters Topics: Grade retention Self-efficacy RtI Suicide awareness Accommodations/Modifications GENERAL SLIDE: Jillian
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School psychologists help prevent bullying
Develop and institute school-wide prevention programs/codes of conduct Train students on conflict resolution and social problem solving Educate teachers to recognize warning signs and intervene immediately Work individually with students who are victims or bullies GENERAL SLIDE: Jillian
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School psychologists help prevent and respond to crises
Collaborate with school staff and district administration to develop a comprehensive crisis response plan Help identify those who are most distressed and need interventions or referrals Provide training on effective coping skills Offer group and family interventions Provide follow-counseling/support after a crisis Offer information and referrals for those who need further help GENERAL SLIDE: Jillian
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School psychologists promote cultural competence
Provide students culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment and intervention services Understand how cultural issues relate to mental health and learning Respect and respond to children’s diverse needs Support culturally and linguistically appropriate communications with parents GENERAL SLIDE: Jillian
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Lake Orion School Psychology Assignments:
Jared Wood High School Michelle Chappell Paint Creek Elementary Scripps Middle School Therapeutic Intervention Program (CERC) Jillian Knapp Orion Oaks Elementary Blanche Sims Elementary Waldon Middle School Early Childhood Programs Sue Waymire Stadium Drive Elementary Oakview Middle School Private Schools Tracy Hobbs Carpenter Elementary Webber Elementary Pine Tree Elementary GENERAL SLIDE: Sue
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To contact your school psychologists:
Sue Waymire Tracy Hobbs Jared Wood Michelle Chappell Jillian Knapp
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