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2006

Teacher Education and Professional Development

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

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Cbc Through A New Lens: Exploring Individual Outcomes In Groups, Susan M. Sheridan, Todd A. Glover, Kathryn A. Black, Stanley A. Garbacz, Amanda L. Witte, Michelle S. Swanger, Lynae A. Johnsen, Christina A. Meints Aug 2006

Cbc Through A New Lens: Exploring Individual Outcomes In Groups, Susan M. Sheridan, Todd A. Glover, Kathryn A. Black, Stanley A. Garbacz, Amanda L. Witte, Michelle S. Swanger, Lynae A. Johnsen, Christina A. Meints

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

- Untreated behavior problems in elementary school students can result in a trajectory of negative life outcomes, which include more failed courses, lower grade point averages, increased absenteeism, and higher retention rates compared to other students (Wagner et al., 1993).

- Family-school partnerships and parental involvement in interventions and educational programs positively correlate with favorable outcomes for students, families, and teachers (e.g., Grolnick & Slowiaczek, 1994).

- Conjoint Behavioral Consultation (CBC; Sheridan, Kratochwill, & Bergan, 1996; Sheridan & Kratochwill, in press) maintains promise as an evidence-based model for increasing ongoing, collaborative family-school interactions (Guli, 2005).

- Conducted with parents and …


The Roles Of School Psychologists Working Within A Pediatric Setting., Emily D. Warnes, S.C. Olson, Susan M. Sheridan, A.M. Taylor, K.E. Woods, J.D. Burt, C.A. Blevins, C.L. Magee, M.S. Swanger, C.R. Ellis Aug 2006

The Roles Of School Psychologists Working Within A Pediatric Setting., Emily D. Warnes, S.C. Olson, Susan M. Sheridan, A.M. Taylor, K.E. Woods, J.D. Burt, C.A. Blevins, C.L. Magee, M.S. Swanger, C.R. Ellis

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

• With an increasing number of children presenting with health conditions, pediatric care has expanded from solely a medical definition to a more comprehensive service delivery approach that includes psychology and education (Perrin, 1999).

• An interdisciplinary, inter-systemic approach is necessary to meet the needs of children across systems (Power, Shapiro, & DuPaul, 2003).

• School psychologists are uniquely qualified to facilitate collaboration between settings and systems due to their expertise in consultation and intervention.

• Roles in pediatric school psychology include: advocating for children’s educational and social needs; consulting with care providers, families, and educators; and facilitating collaboration among …


Handouts For “The Roles Of School Psychologists Working Within A Pediatric Setting”, Emily D. Warnes, S.C. Olson, Susan M. Sheridan, A.M. Taylor, K.E. Woods, J.D. Burt, C.A. Blevins, K.L. Magee, M.S. Swanger, C.R. Ellis Aug 2006

Handouts For “The Roles Of School Psychologists Working Within A Pediatric Setting”, Emily D. Warnes, S.C. Olson, Susan M. Sheridan, A.M. Taylor, K.E. Woods, J.D. Burt, C.A. Blevins, K.L. Magee, M.S. Swanger, C.R. Ellis

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1. What clinical services are pediatric school psychologists providing and for whom are they providing them?

2. What types of referral concerns are pediatric school psychologists addressing and which of those are associated with CBC service delivery?

3. Under what conditions are CBC services desirable and appropriate in medical settings and when are such services not warranted?


Roles And Functions: School Psychology Within A Pediatric Setting, Stephanie C. Olson, Ashley M. Rohlk, Susan M. Sheridan, Cynthia R. Ellis Apr 2006

Roles And Functions: School Psychology Within A Pediatric Setting, Stephanie C. Olson, Ashley M. Rohlk, Susan M. Sheridan, Cynthia R. Ellis

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

Pediatric School Psychology

-&#;With an increasing number of children with chronic health conditions, the concept of pediatric care has expanded from a primarily medical emphasis to one that is more comprehensive and includes the disciplines of psychology and education (Perrin, 1999).

-&#;Children with developmental disabilities experience symptoms that affect their physical, academic, behavioral, developmental, and social functioning; therefore, collaboration among interdisciplinary professionals is essential.

-&#;Pediatric school psychology represents an “emergence of a subspecialty” within school psychology and includes the competencies of both school psychology and health psychology (Power, DuPaul, Shapiro, & Parrish, 1995).

-&#;Pediatric school psychologists serve as a liaison …


Culturally Sensitive Services Using Cbc: A Case Illustration, Diane C. Marti, Katherine Bevins, Susan M. Sheridan Apr 2006

Culturally Sensitive Services Using Cbc: A Case Illustration, Diane C. Marti, Katherine Bevins, Susan M. Sheridan

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

•The United States is becoming an increasingly diverse nation. In 2000, 38% of the US population under the age of 18 was non-Anglo whites and nonwhites.

•In addition, since the 1990-91 school year, the LEP population has grown approximately 105%, while the general school population has grown only 12%.

•Many ethnic minority students in English Language Learner (ELL) programs have difficulties achieving in the general education curriculum, and are considered at risk for academic failure (Barona & Garcia, 1990).

•Strong, positive relationships between the home and school systems have been shown to improve a child’s educational experience (Christenson & Sheridan, …


Training In Pediatric School Psychology: A Model For Interdisciplinary Collaboration, J.D. Burt, B. L. Clarke, Susan M. Sheridan, A.M. Rolke, K.E. Woods, M.S. Swanger, S.C. Olson Mar 2006

Training In Pediatric School Psychology: A Model For Interdisciplinary Collaboration, J.D. Burt, B. L. Clarke, Susan M. Sheridan, A.M. Rolke, K.E. Woods, M.S. Swanger, S.C. Olson

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

- Approximately 20% of children and adolescents are affected by a mental disorder (National Institute of Mental Health, 2005), 22% suffer from obesity, and an additional 10% suffer from asthma (Creer & Bender, 1995; Troiano, Flegal, Kuczmarski, Campbell, & Johnson, 1995). - Educational reform emphasizes that schools must begin to address how mental and physical health issues are potential barriers to learning (Adelman & Taylor, 1998). - An interdisciplinary approach is necessary to meet the multiple needs of children across systems (Power, Shapiro, & DuPaul, 2003). - The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), American Psychological Association (APA), and the …


Pediatric School Psychology: Opportunities And Perspectives On Training And Practice, Susan M. Sheridan, Thomas J. Power, Edward S. Shapiro, George Dupaul, Kathy Bradley-Klug, Cindy Ellis Mar 2006

Pediatric School Psychology: Opportunities And Perspectives On Training And Practice, Susan M. Sheridan, Thomas J. Power, Edward S. Shapiro, George Dupaul, Kathy Bradley-Klug, Cindy Ellis

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

Expanded Model: Address Continuum of Need
Targeted Intervention
Process of School Reintegration
Indicated Level of Prevention
Universal Level of Prevention
Implications for School Psychologists
Interdisciplinary, Intersystemic Collaboration in Pediatric School Psychology
CBC in a Pediatric Context
School Psychology Leadership Specialization in Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Collaboration


Conjoint Behavioral Consultation: The Effectiveness Of A Partnership Orientation, Stanley A. Garbacz, Ashley M. Rohlk, Michelle S. Swanger, Kathryn E. Woods, Kathryn A. Black Mar 2006

Conjoint Behavioral Consultation: The Effectiveness Of A Partnership Orientation, Stanley A. Garbacz, Ashley M. Rohlk, Michelle S. Swanger, Kathryn E. Woods, Kathryn A. Black

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Posters, Addresses, and Presentations

Families and Schools
Family-Centered Perspective
Partnership-Oriented Perspective
Conjoint Behavioral Consultation
Methods
Variables
Measures
Procedures
Analyses
Results
Discussion
Implications for Practice
Limitations and Future Directions