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On today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Ray Christner shared his expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in the schools. He talked about the key differences between supportive counseling and CBT. He also discussed ways in which school psychologists can learn more about getting trained to deliver effective CBT interventions, including trainings and podcast episodes through Psyched to Practice. Check out Dr. Christner’s podcast, Psyched to Practice, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyched-to-practice/id1640575595   For more information about CES, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

On today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Matthew Burns explains the importance of using assessment tools more intentionally to inform instruction. He shares how to effectively identify student need to allow educators to appropriately intensify interventions, moving away from a reliance on poorly matched interventions and more frequent dosage. He also discusses the importance of effective problem-solving team procedures and multi-tiered systems of support frameworks, as well as information about the newly formed and free-to-join International MTSS Association.    For more information about the International MTSS Association, visit here: https://www.mtssassociation.org/ For more information about the Journal for MTSS, visit here: https://www.mtssassociation.org/journal-of-mtss-jmtss For more information about Project Read, visit here: https://www.projectread.ai/ For Dr. Burns’ YouTube Channel, visit here: https://www.youtube.com/@matthewburns6803   For more information about CES, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

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.

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!

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to our Season 6 preview to celebrate NASP week! In this episode, we talked with Shawna Rader Kelly, a NASP leader and school-based school psychologist who shared her experiences from her positions in practice and leadership. She talked about finding the “not-so-average" in everything we do as school psychologists, from identifying small ways to start raising our voices in advocacy, to empowering each other, to using our problem-solving skills to address common challenges in school systems. Shawna also shared her goals for NASP's Excellence in School Psychological Services designation for districts and tips for how it can be used as a helpful guide for all school psychologists.   For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

In our Season 5 finale episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Robin Hojnoski about the role of school psychologists in early education and in non-traditional settings. Dr. Hojnoski shared how school psychologists in traditional roles could make more intentional, proactive connections with early childhood settings. Dr. Hojnoski also talked about the application of her school psychology background across multiple non-traditional roles in education. Listen in for how to apply the NASP Practice Model as a guide for your work in any setting.   For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Andy Garbacz about family school partnerships. He talked about his research on how school psychologists can conceptualize family engagement in a multi-tiered systems of support framework. He also identified common barriers to forming these family-school partnerships, and how schools can reflect on their own practices in engaging families. As the new editor of the Journal of School Psychology, Dr. Garbacz also shared his vision for the journal and for the field.  For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Julie Fogt about the implementation of positive behavior supports to address the needs of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Dr. Fogt highlighted strategies that bring the magic of simplicity to addressing even the most challenging of behaviors. Listen in for 3 key tips for consulting with a new teacher to set them up for success!  Dr. Fogt is the director of the Centennial School at Lehigh University. Check out information about the Centennial School here.  For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, we talked with Dr. Joe Kovaleski, whose expertise and advocacy helped to pave the way for our current multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) frameworks in schools. Dr. Kovaleski shares how our field has evolved, and he provides suggestions for how we can move forward to more effectively meet the needs of students by addressing instructional targets more directly. Listen in for his insightful tips on how to self-monitor your progress as a school psychologist! For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.