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.
In the latest episode of the Devereux Center for Effective Schools’ podcast, Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Luisa Moats shares about her connection to school psychology and highlights what school psychologists should know about reading assessment and effective reading instruction. Dr. Moats addresses the importance of all educators understanding the foundations of language-based learning.
Dr. Moats shared many helpful resources in this podcast. Check them out here:
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
Decoding Dyslexia (Parent Movements)
Learning Disabilities: From Identification to Intervention (2nd ed.) (Fletcher, Lyons, Fuchs, and Barnes, 2018)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers (3rd ed.) (Moats, 2020)
For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
In our first Season 5 episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Imad Zaheer shares about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how it can be applied in school settings within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework. Dr. Zaheer addressed how school psychologists can integrate ACT into Tier 1 practices. He also offered a great ACT strategy for how to change a “but” to an “and!”
Dr. Zaheer is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology at St. John's University and is a co-founder of the Nurturing Environments Institute.
For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
In today's Season 4 finale of Not Your Average Schools Psychologist, Dr. Katrina Hermetet shares information about Tourette Syndrome, including prevalence, comorbidity, and treatment. She offers practical recommendations for addressing the needs of students with Tourette Syndrome in the classroom and through the assessment process. Dr. Hermetet also describes how she advocates for students and gives them a voice.
Dr. Hermetet discusses the following resources for information about Tourette Syndrome and how you can advocate for students:
Tourette Association of America: https://tourette.org/
Tourette Association of America Resources: https://tourette.org/resources/overview/
Strategies for Advocacy: https://tourette.org/public-policy/take-action/
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) Overview: https://tourette.org/research-medical/cbit-overview/
Dr. Hermetet shares a story about Obed West, the 2025 award recipient for a Yes I Can Award for Self-Advocacy. For more information about Obed West and his story, see the Council for Exceptional Children press release: https://exceptionalchildren.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Obed%20West%20-%20Self-Advocacy.pdf
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Kevin Van Laeken shares about his experiences as a school psychologist and a behavior analyst. He discusses his goal for making challenging concepts understandable and his experiences running his own BCBA test prep company. Mr. Van Laeken also shares recommendations for BCBAs, school psychologists, and professionals working in both fields.
Check out Mr. Van Laeken's company, Behavior Analyst Supervisor: https://behavioranalystsupervisor.com/
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Byron McClure shares his strengths-based approach to school psychology. He talks about how the power of "why" can help probe for greater understanding and initiate change processes for the benefit of students. Dr. McClure also shares his journey that led to his development of the School Psych AI platform. He explains how school psychologists can leverage this tool to expand their role so they may address larger systemic needs in schools and school psychologist retention.
Visit Dr. McClure's website for information about his book and his most recent work here: https://www.byronmcclure.com/
Check out School Psych AI here: https://www.schoolpsych.ai/
Dr. McClure talks about ethical guidance for School Psych AI. See this document for more details: https://www.schoolpsych.ai/_files/ugd/cbd354_0ff04eb2133b49bda73dbd2205fe242a.pdf
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. George DuPaul discusses ADHD assessment and intervention across the lifespan, as well as how to connect different systems of care in pediatric school psychology. Dr. DuPaul also addresses the future of ADHD research and how to leverage technology for information gathering.
Dr. DuPaul mentioned the following free resources for ADHD:
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): https://chadd.org/
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
For more information about the CES, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Katie Eklund shares about her work with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), specifically her contributions to Tier 2 interventions. Dr. Eklund also discussed how she is working to address mental health shortages in schools and bridge the research-to-practice gap.
For more information on Dr. Eklund's work to recruit, train, and retain mental health professionals in schools, please visit https://www.metricscenter.org/.
For more information about CES, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
Join us as we kick off season 4 of the podcast with a conversation with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims. In this episode, Dr. Hollins-Sims shares how to navigate various systems as a school psychologist and “dream out loud” to achieve one’s professional aspirations.
Check out Dr. Hollins-Sims' most recent work at www.hollinssimsconsult.com/.
For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.
In our Season 3 finale episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Charles Barrett shares about his experience as a school psychologist and how he prioritizes student connection and staff collaboration. Additionally, learn if Dr. Barrett ever sleeps and how to view Home Alone from a different perspective!
Dr. Barrett shared many helpful resources in today’s episode.
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Shirley Woika and Dr. Anne McGinnis share their knowledge about special education law including common misunderstandings related to the law in practice and advice for school psychologists to successfully navigate special education law.
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Shirley Woika and Dr. Anne McGinnis share their knowledge about special education law including common misunderstandings related to the law in practice and advice for school psychologists to successfully navigate special education law.
Join us on 10/7 for Part 2!
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist we are joined by a medical doctor, Dr. Stuart Greene. Dr. Greene helps us understand the emergency room processes for children and adolescents with mental health concerns so as school psychologists we have a better understanding of the supports to provide in the moment and moving forward.
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Mark Shinn continues his discussion on how to make assessment meaningful and reduce data fatigue, keeping it simple with effective instruction, his impactful career in the field of school psychology, and much more!
Dr. Shinn shared many helpful resources in today’s episode.
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
Welcome back to Season 3 of Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast!
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Mark Shinn discusses how to make assessment meaningful and reduce data fatigue, keeping it simple with effective instruction, his impactful career in the field of school psychology, and much more!
Join us on 9/3/2024 to hear Part 2 of Dr. Shinn's episode!
Dr. Shinn shared many helpful resources in today’s episode.
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Farmer talks to us about the four categories of low value practices, examples of low value practices in the field, how to identify low value practices and much more!
Dr. Farmer shared many helpful resources in today’s episode.
How to Sell a Pseudoscience (Anthony R. Pratkanis)
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In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Nickerson talks to us about promoting safe and supportive schools through violence and bullying prevention and intervention, utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, best practices for lockdown drills, and much more!
Dr. Nickerson shared many helpful resources in today’s episode.
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Sara Rich and Dr. Brit’ny Stein share valuable insight into their work as school psychologists implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in rural communities. Drs. Rich and Stein discuss partnering with Native American communities in Oklahoma, give advice for early career school psychologists, and much more!
Drs. Rich and Stein share many helpful resources in today’s episode.
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Erika McDowell shares tips on implementing inclusive PBIS/MTSS practices, encourages listeners to get well and thrive, provides recommendations for being adaptive and much more!
Learn more about the work Dr. McDowell is doing!
For more information visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org