NASP Dialogues

In this episode of the EDI podcast, host and NASP Director of Educational Practice, Sheila Desai is joined by three panelists to reflect on the goals and takeaways of the podcast series.

In this episode of the EDI podcast, host and NASP Director of Educational Practice, Sheila Desai is joined by three panelists to reflect on the goals and takeaways of the podcast series.

Episode 7 of the EDI podcast focuses on the history of cognitive assessment and its particular impact on individuals from minoritized backgrounds.

Episode 7 of the EDI podcast focuses on the history of cognitive assessment and its particular impact on individuals from minoritized backgrounds.

Stressful times, link the pandemic, can raise the risk of anxiety and depression for parents and caregivers working to meet the needs of their families and jobs. School psychologist Katie Dockweiller shares brief information on how adults can recognize anxiety or depression in themselves, and outlines strategies for reducing stress and getting help.Recorded: August 2021

Stressful times, link the pandemic, can raise the risk of anxiety and depression for parents and caregivers working to meet the needs of their families and jobs. School psychologist Katie Dockweiller shares brief information on how adults can recognize anxiety or depression in themselves, and outlines strategies for reducing stress and getting help.Recorded: August 2021

The beginning of a new school year can be both exciting and stressful, particularly in times of uncertainty or significant change. School psychologist Katie Dockweiller shares brief information on how parents and caregivers can help their children, and themselves, navigate going to back to school prepared to adjust to the new schedules, learning expectations, and social routines.

The beginning of a new school year can be both exciting and stressful, particularly in times of uncertainty or significant change. School psychologist Katie Dockweiller shares brief information on how parents and caregivers can help their children, and themselves, navigate going to back to school prepared to adjust to the new schedules, learning expectations, and social routines.

Episode 6 of the EDI podcast focuses on school psychology graduate programs and specifically on program culture and how these programs can become more inclusive.

Episode 6 of the EDI podcast focuses on school psychology graduate programs and specifically on program culture and how these programs can become more inclusive.

A school psychology graduate student, faculty member, and practitioner discuss efforts to diversify the school psychology field, their respective professional leadership experiences, and recent research on diversity training initiatives.

A school psychology graduate student, faculty member, and practitioner discuss efforts to diversify the school psychology field, their respective professional leadership experiences, and recent research on diversity training initiatives.

A current school psychology practitioner and school psychology professor share what they have learned and experienced working in school settings and conducting research, and how their identities as women of color have shaped their work lives.

A current school psychology practitioner and school psychology professor share what they have learned and experienced working in school settings and conducting research, and how their identities as women of color have shaped their work lives.

Hear from current school psychology students about the unique experiences and challenges they have had as individuals of minoritized backgrounds, and learn how graduate programs can become more supportive and inclusive environments.

Hear from current school psychology students about the unique experiences and challenges they have had as individuals of minoritized backgrounds, and learn how graduate programs can become more supportive and inclusive environments.

This episode discusses the role of school psychologists in creating welcoming, affirming, and inclusive school environments. Founder and Executive Director of TransFamily Support Services, Kathy Moehlig, joins to share her experience as parent helping her child (Sam Moehlig) with intersecting identities get needed support. Sam Moehlig, current student at Palomar Community College in California, provides further insight into navigating life as a student with intersecting identities. Guest Amy Cannava, EdS, NCSP; explains related implications for school psychology practitioners, particularly as it pertains to the intersection of gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.

This episode discusses the role of school psychologists in creating welcoming, affirming, and inclusive school environments. Founder and Executive Director of TransFamily Support Services, Kathy Moehlig, joins to share her experience as parent helping her child (Sam Moehlig) with intersecting identities get needed support. Sam Moehlig, current student at Palomar Community College in California, provides further insight into navigating life as a student with intersecting identities. Guest Amy Cannava, EdS, NCSP; explains related implications for school psychology practitioners, particularly as it pertains to the intersection of gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.

This episode provides an introduction overview of the EDI podcast series and discusses the intergration of EDI work in different career stages. Also discussed is NASP's Antiracism Resolution featuring writing team cochairs Dave Shriberg, PhD, and Chavez Phelps, PhD, along with NASP President-Elect Celeste Malone, PhD, MS.

This episode provides an introduction overview of the EDI podcast series and discusses the intergration of EDI work in different career stages. Also discussed is NASP's Antiracism Resolution featuring writing team cochairs Dave Shriberg, PhD, and Chavez Phelps, PhD, along with NASP President-Elect Celeste Malone, PhD, MS.

School psychologists are more frequently being called on to consult with teachers about students for whom Tier 2 interventions were not successful, and many of those consulting sessions end with, “I’ve already tried that.” This podcast will present an overview model to further analyze student reading and math problems in order to suggest interventions or modifications with a high likelihood for success.

School psychologists are more frequently being called on to consult with teachers about students for whom Tier 2 interventions were not successful, and many of those consulting sessions end with, “I've already tried that.” This podcast will present an overview model to further analyze student reading and math problems in order to suggest interventions or modifications with a high likelihood for success.

Based on his own experience in foster care and that of his four adopted children, Rob Scheer launched Comfort Cases in 2013 to provide kids entering foster care with backpacks filled with desperately-needed personal items—and dignity. Comfort Cases has distributed over 85,000 cases to date and has been featured on the Today Show, Ellen, NBC Nightly News, and CNN.

Based on his own experience in foster care and that of his four adopted children, Rob Scheer launched Comfort Cases in 2013 to provide kids entering foster care with backpacks filled with desperately-needed personal items—and dignity. Comfort Cases has distributed over 85,000 cases to date and has been featured on the Today Show, Ellen, NBC Nightly News, and CNN.

Research in school discipline has consistently documented the lack of efficacy of suspension and expulsion as well as racial or ethnic, special education, and LGBTQ+ disparities in their use. Alternatives to suspension are being advocated across the country. Listeners will be exposed to evidence-supported alternatives to suspension or expulsion, which can be adapted to their local context.

Research in school discipline has consistently documented the lack of efficacy of suspension and expulsion as well as racial or ethnic, special education, and LGBTQ+ disparities in their use. Alternatives to suspension are being advocated across the country. Listeners will be exposed to evidence-supported alternatives to suspension or expulsion, which can be adapted to their local context.

In today’s world we must be prepared to respond to an armed assailant on school property. When conducting drills, schools can and should employ strategies to minimize potential physical and psychological harm.

In today's world we must be prepared to respond to an armed assailant on school property. When conducting drills, schools can and should employ strategies to minimize potential physical and psychological harm.

At least once, every school psychologist hits the wall of too little time to do the work that matters. Inevitably we complain “Nothing really changes!” But much has changed and still is changing.

At least once, every school psychologist hits the wall of too little time to do the work that matters. Inevitably we complain “Nothing really changes!” But much has changed and still is changing.

This podcast will introduce a model used at a local educational agency (LEA) for determining specific learning disability (SLD) eligibility using an MTSS framework. Listeners will learn how the critical elements of the MTSS framework are implemented for system-level prevention and how the framework is used to make special education entitlement decisions.

This podcast explores the role of school psychologists as disrupters of the school-to-prison pipeline.

This podcast explores the role of school psychologists as disrupters of the school-to-prison pipeline.

This podcast outlines how NC School Psychology Association built a statewide advocacy infrastructure over an 8-year period. Participants will learn the beginning phases of problem solving for advocacy, annual advocacy events, and how to locate a lobbyist.

This podcast outlines how NC School Psychology Association built a statewide advocacy infrastructure over an 8-year period. Participants will learn the beginning phases of problem solving for advocacy, annual advocacy events, and how to locate a lobbyist.

Advocacy is integral to the important work of school psychologists and state associations. School psychologists have an ethical obligation to advocate for practices and policies that advance and protect children and families that are served. Social media is a very powerful, yet underutilized, tool for advocacy. If used correctly, social media can help foster meaningful connections and transform the advocacy efforts of school psychologists into real change that can make a difference.

Advocacy is integral to the important work of school psychologists and state associations. School psychologists have an ethical obligation to advocate for practices and policies that advance and protect children and families that are served. Social media is a very powerful, yet underutilized, tool for advocacy. If used correctly, social media can help foster meaningful connections and transform the advocacy efforts of school psychologists into real change that can make a difference.

A review of the laws and regulations associated with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) dispute resolution process and describe how to prepare to be a witness at a due process hearing.

A review of the laws and regulations associated with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) dispute resolution process and describe how to prepare to be a witness at a due process hearing.

This podcast will walk you through NASP's 2019 Hill Day talking points and everything from how to set up your meetings to what to do on the day of.

This podcast will walk you through NASP's 2019 Hill Day talking points and everything from how to set up your meetings to what to do on the day of.

This discussion will delve into the impact of displacement on families and children, with a focus on immigrant and refugee youth, exploring the implementation of tiered programming with an emphasis on the concrete skills and actions associated with fostering positive youth development for long-term student success.

This discussion will delve into the impact of displacement on families and children, with a focus on immigrant and refugee youth, exploring the implementation of tiered programming with an emphasis on the concrete skills and actions associated with fostering positive youth development for long-term student success.

This podcast will focus on promoting resilience and well-being of diverse students in schools. Listeners will learn how activating culturally grounded protective factors can unlock the potential of historically marginalized learners.

This podcast will focus on promoting resilience and well-being of diverse students in schools. Listeners will learn how activating culturally grounded protective factors can unlock the potential of historically marginalized learners.

Sleep problems are prevalent among children and often affect behavior and academic outcomes. Erin Ezell discusses how school psychologists can screen for sleep problems across each tier.

Sleep problems are prevalent among children and often affect behavior and academic outcomes. Erin Ezell discusses how school psychologists can screen for sleep problems across each tier.

Adam Feinberg & Lindsay Fallon describe common research-based practices to address students’ attention-seeking and escape-maintained behaviors.

Adam Feinberg & Lindsay Fallon describe common research-based practices to address students' attention-seeking and escape-maintained behaviors.

School-based motivational interviewing (SBMI) is a conversational style useful in counseling and consultation. In this podcast, listeners will learn open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries to engage students, teachers, and parents and using change talk pertaining to the adoption of academic enabling skills and behavioral strategies.

School-based motivational interviewing (SBMI) is a conversational style useful in counseling and consultation. In this podcast, listeners will learn open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries to engage students, teachers, and parents and using change talk pertaining to the adoption of academic enabling skills and behavioral strategies.