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This is Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast. Hosted by psychologists with the Center for Effective Schools, our goal is to provide a resource for school psychologists to learn about evidence-based practices from a behavioral perspective, with a focus on the implementation of all aspects of the NASP practice model. We want to help school psychologists maximize their impact on the students and communities that they serve.
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- 1 weeks ago37 min
Promoting Positive Practices in the Classroom with Dr. Brandi Simonsen
Welcome to Season 7 of Not Your Average School Psychologist! On today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Brandi Simonsen. Dr. Simonsen shared her expertise on classroom practices and highlighted three simple, essential strategies that educators can use to make a meaningful impact on student behavior. She explained how school staff can create positive classroom environments with the support of a new free professional development webinar series. For information about the free Promoting Positive Practice in the Classroom webinar series, visit here: https://www.pbis.org/event-series/promoting-positive-practice-in-the-classroom-webinars For information on the Be+ app, visit here: https://www.pbis.org/announcements/track-positive-reinforcement-with-our-be-app For more information about CES, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
- Jun 8, 202651 min
The Comprehensive Integrated Three-Tiered (Ci3T) Model of Prevention with Dr. Katheen Lane
In our final episode of Season 6, we talked with Dr. Kathleen Lane about the comprehensive, integrated, three-tiered (Ci3T) model of prevention. Our listeners will hear about universal screening, building on existing successful practices, and adapting strategies for an integrated model across behavior, academics, and mental health. Keep listening to the end to her inspirational message of hope!
- May 25, 20261h 0m
The Science of Math with Dr. VanDerHeyden
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden talked about the science of math, which isn’t that much different than you may think from the science of reading. We also talked about math screening and classwide math intervention, as well as the development of SpringMath as a tool for math assessment and intervention. It’s a great episode for those of you who want to know more about math! For information, visit here: https://springmath.org/. For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
- May 11, 202636 min
School Psychologists in Administrator Roles with Dr. Katzenmoyer
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Colleen Katzenmoyer talks to us about school psychologists serving in the role of administrator. Dr. Katezenmoyer provides recommendations for becoming an administrator coming from a non-instructional position and shares meaningful tips on how to be an effective administrator by connecting with staff and students. Listen in for how you can make sure that the students in your setting are “in good hands.”
- Apr 27, 202651 min
Large-Scale Systems Level Change with Dr. Runge
On today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Tim Runge talked about his work at the state-wide level, implementing large-scale change in educational practices across Pennsylvania. He shared his experiences implementing a state-wide adoption of Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (IMTSS), including recommendations for how to apply basic consultation skills in larger contexts. Listen for tips on how to meet schools where they are and how to start small to make big changes a reality. Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) website: https://www.pattan.net/ Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit (IU) map: https://gis.penndot.gov/bpr_pdf_files/maps/education/statewide_iu_and_districts_web_map.pdf For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
- Apr 13, 202636 min
Peer-Mediated Interventions as Effective Strategies to Empower Black Youth with Dr. Collins
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Tai Collins talked about the effectiveness of peer-mediated interventions in supporting students’ academic and behavioral success. He also offered recommendations for adapting interventions to fit a school’s context. Through his description of building authentic opportunities for peer-mediated interventions, Dr. Collins shared tips on how to use problem-solving skills to build on students’ strengths, and how peer-mediated interventions offer unique opportunities to deliver effective interventions for Black youth and to empower minority students as leaders.For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
- Mar 30, 202635 min
Teaching Emotion Coping Strategies with Dr. Chafouleas
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Sandy Chafouleas talked about the Feel Your Best Self Toolkit, which focuses on teaching students skills in emotion coping strategies. We learn more about the program, and most importantly about puppets! Stay to the end to hear some great advice on how we can grow by getting out of our silos. Happy listening! Check out the Feel Your Best Self Toolkit here: https://www.feelyourbestself.org/ For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
- Mar 16, 202643 min
Supporting Neurodivergent Students from a Multidisciplinary Approach
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Ms. Jen Wilger and Dr. Mary Kay Braccio of the Temple Grandin School. They shared about the Temple Grandin School model and approach for educating and supporting neurodivergent students to meet their educational and personal goals. Ms. Wilger and Dr. Braccio highlighted core elements of an effective approach to working with neurodivergent students and the importance of grounding everything we do in a foundation of support and collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues, with families, and with students. They share an important reminder for all of us, that we are all “always working on something.” For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
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This is Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast. Hosted by psychologists with the Center for Effective Schools, our goal is to provide a resource for school psychologists to learn about evidence-based practices from a behavioral perspective, with a focus on the implementation of all aspects of the NASP practice model. We want to help school psychologists maximize their impact on the students and communities that they serve.
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