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LEHIGH UNIVERSITY:
Special Education Law Symposium
We're excited to announce our annual Special Education Law Symposium. It will be held June 23-28. The Symposium will be offered on a non credit basis, for Lehigh University graduate credit, Pennsylvania ACT 48 credit as well as Pennsylvania CLE hours. Please see more information below and visit our website at coe.lehigh.edu/law.
Sunday evening, June 23, through Friday afternoon, June 28, 2013.
Designed for a national audience, this intensive one-week, well-balanced program is available on both a non-credit and graduate-credit basis and provides a thorough analysis of the leading issues under the IDEA and Section 504. Among the 19 symposium sessions are the following "hot topics": RTI; discipline, including a mock manifestation determination hearing; child find; transitional services; tuition reimbursement and other remedies; disability-related bullying; and autism.
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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM PRESENTS
Cross-Battery Assessment: Applications for Cognitive Assessment and Specific Learning Disability Identification
This training is designed to prepare school psychologists on how to conduct Cross-Battery Assessment (XBA), a time-efficient assessment approach that is grounded in contemporary psychometric theory and research, in order to more comprehensively address referral concerns.
Participants will learn to:
* identify the underlying rationale and implications for practice
* apply the principles of cross-battery assessment to address specific referral concerns
* make use of the hypothesis-driven approach to interpret test data
* analyze test scores to identify a pattern of strengths and weaknesses relevant to the identification of specific learning disabilities
* manage practical and conceptual issues specific to this approach
Presented by John Lody, Ed.S.
On-line Registration Available at:
https://quikpayasp.com/jmu/commerce_manager/payer.do?orderType=Grad_Psych_Workshop
May 31, 2013; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration from 8:30-9:00 am
James Madison University’s Montpelier Room
Upper Floor of the East Campus Dining Facility
On-site parking will be available
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Winter 2013 Southwest Regional Workshops
presents:
Assessment and Special Education Eligibility for Students with ASD Across the Age Range
and
Best Practice for Concussion Support in Schools
January 31, 2013
Abingdon, VA
and
February 1, 2013
Roanoke, VA
For more information and registration click the link below:
SW_Workshop_Info_2013.docx
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Christopher Newport University:
will be hosting a conference on "Improving Student Behavior" on Friday, March 15, 2013 for teachers, guidance counselors, school psychologists, social workers, and principals. Dr. Howard Knoff will conduct the conference sessions, as shown below. The link for more information and registration is http://cnu.edu/mat/conference/
Tips for Natural Disasters
VASP Tips for Natural Disasters.pdf
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Michael D. Watson Jr., M.S., a school psychology doctoral student at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites you to complete a VERY BRIEF (<10 minutes), ON-LINE, ANONYMOUS survey examining which methods school psychologists use to assess for Specific Learning Disabilities and why. This study is being supervised by Joan Simon, Ph.D., Associate Professor at UCA, and co-authored by Lenora Nunnley, school psychology doctoral student at UCA.
Your state is included because your State Department of Education allows for different methods to be used for SLD identification. The results of this study could be used to influence policy and procedures for SLD identification, as well as provide direction for pre-service and in-service training of school psychologists. This study has been approved for the NASP 2013 convention as a paper presentation. Your state association leaders will be provided with a summary of the results and asked to forward it to you.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/sThis study (#12-124) has been approved by UCA's Institutional Review Board (501-450-3451).
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“School Psychology: Creating Our Future(s)” is the theme of the 2012 School Psychology Futures Conference which is being held Fall 2012. This is an opportunity for school psychologists to plan their future roles in supporting children, families, and schools. Three broad themes will be the focus of this conference: Advocacy, Leadership, and Critical Skills for School Psychologists. The online conference is hoped to facilitate local, national, and international connections and develop long lasting collaborations. Please consider attending this online conference.
Below is a link for more information and dates for the conference. You may watch the conference live or via archived webcast.
October 8, 3:30-5
October 26, 3:30-5
November 10, 3:30-5
http://www.indiana.edu/~futures/
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Congratulations to Ben Fernandez of Loudoun County for being elected as NASP's 2012 School Psychologist of the Year! It is an honor to have the national award given to someone who has been so involved in his profession and dedicated to the children and families that he serves.
CLICK HERE to read the press release announcing Mr. Fernandez's award.
School Psychologist of the Year
Congratulations to Terri Sisson of Madison County as VASP's 2011 School Psychologist of the Year!
CLICK HERE to read the press release announcing Mrs. Sisson's award.
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VASP is Now a NASP Provider of CPDs
The NASP-Approved Provider (AP) program permits sponsors of continuing professional development to offer "NASP-approved" training for school psychologists. Obtaining your continuing education from a NASP-Approved Provider provides you assurance that the training is aligned with NASP Training Standards and is provided by someone with expertise in the subject. Those who hold the NCSP will need to obtain 10 of their continuing professional development credits beginning in January 2010 in order to review their NCSP credential.
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Job listings are beginning for the 2012-2013 school year. Please see our Job Openings page to find out more information. CLICK HERE to get to our Job Openings page.
The California Association of School Psychologists are now offering webinars for school psychologists. These trainings can be completed at your leisure and are good toward CEUs.
CLICK HERE to find out more information.
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On August 23, 2010 the DOE had a summit meeting called:
Better Serving Students with Emotional Disabilities
The conference was a huge success, drawing participants from all disciplines and throughout the state. Invaluable information was presented, including the top 23 evidence-based practices that are proven to work with the ED population. If you would like the handouts from this presentation, visit the DOE website for more information.
CLICK HERE for a direct link to the handouts.
VASP Addresses Newtown
School Shootings
Like the rest of the world, we at VASP are mourning the loss of the children and adults in Newtown, CT. There were so many innocent lives lost, as well as brave souls trying to protect others. We also hold in our thoughts the families, first responders, teachers, administration and government officials that are dealing with this tragedy. As school psychologists, we have a responsibility to provide our schools, parents and students with information about how to cope in times of stress. Although many of us were not directly affected, we know that there can be secondary anxiety and grief from what has happened.
VASP would like to provide you with resources that can be used in your schools and with parents and other community members. Feel free to share them on paper or via email, facebook, twitter or any other social media.
Addressing Acts of Violence in Schools - This document talks about specific step-by-step approaches to dealing with the aftermath of the shooting, or any other crisis (how to recognize anxiety responses, how to address the situation, and what to do). Thanks to the 2012 School Psychology Intern Cohort and Ben Fernandez of Loudoun County Public Schools for making such a great resource!
Helping Children Cope with a National Tragedy - This article gives sound advice to parents and teachers on how to help children cope after a national tragedy.
Crisis Care for Caregivers - Often when we are taking care of others, we put them first, and don't always remember to take care of ourselves. This handout reviews what you can do to prevent burnout.
How to Talk With Your Kids About a School Shooting -
Once again, we extend our deepest sympathies to all those involved. We hope we can be of assistance to Virginia's school psychologists at this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact VASP President, Ellen Goldberger at emgoldberger@fcps.edu.
Sincerely,
Your VASP Board
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