Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast

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/ [https://springmath.org/].  For more information, visit us at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org [https://www.centerforeffectiveschools.org/].

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.”

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/ [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 [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 [https://www.centerforeffectiveschools.org/].

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 [https://www.centerforeffectiveschools.org/].

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 [https://www.centerforeffectiveschools.org/].