Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast

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 wa...

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 yo...

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 contex...

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...

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 Y...

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...

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 empo...

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 s...

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...

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 t...

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 instruction...

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 learnin...

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...

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 giv...

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 fi...

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...

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: -...

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,...

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.centerforeffectivescho...

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.  NASP Exposure Proje...

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.centerforeffec...

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.  ⁠Right to Read⁠ ⁠Sold a Story⁠   For more information visit...