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Iowa School Psychologists Association
ISPA Fall 2011 Workshop Details PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 04:25

 

Dr. Sean Casey, Ph.D., BCBA Challenging Behavior Specialist, Iowa Department of Education will provide a overview of: Functional Analysis, Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans. Dr. Casey will use his 20 years of clinical and educational experience to help participants improve their knowledge and ability to implement quality behavior plans based on sound behavioral data. He will discuss intervention strategies and monitoring for all ages of students. In addition, Dr. Casey will provide information to help address the challenging behavior needs of students and the importance of developing a crisis plan.

This workshop is FREE for current ISPA members. Registration for the workshop is located here. You must be signed in to register.

  • It is $50 to register for the workshop (unless you are a current ISPA member).
  • School psychologists may become members on the website and then register for the conference.
  • If you're a non-psych educator and would still like to attend the workshop without joining ISPA, you can sign up here.
  • Future webinars and workshops will be free if you become a member.
  • Registration starts at 8:30 with morning refreshments provided by ISPA. Lunch will be on your own.
  • The workshop will conclude by 3:30 to allow for travel.

 

If you have questions, please contact:

Amanda Honnold, ISPA President
Area Education Agency 267
(641) 844 – 2457
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Directions: Iowa Valley Continuing Education, 3702 S. Center St., Marshalltown, IA 50158

The Iowa Valley Continuing Education Conference Center is located at the south end of the Marshalltown Community College/Iowa Valley campus, just south of the intersection of Highways 30 and 14 in Central Iowa. To get to IVCE, take Highway 14 south of Highway 30 to the second campus entrance (by the Shawn Williams baseball field), then take the first left. It is in the south wing of the large building right in front of you, through the entrance marked "Iowa Valley Continuing Education."


 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 04:36
 
ISPA Fall Conference 2011 Announced PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 14:36

We're happy to announce the ISPA Fall Conference 2011. Held on November 18, "Every Link Matters, Addressing Challenging Behavior Needs" presented by Sean Casey. Sean is the Challenging Behavior Specialist from the Iowa Department of Education. Registration information is coming shortly.

 
NASP Delegate Letter September 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 08 October 2011 19:03

With the school year getting underway, now is a great time to gear up for School Psychology Awareness Week! NASP has designated November 14-18, 2011 as National School Psychology Awareness Week. This year's theme, 'Every link matters. Make a connection.' helps our students and schools focus on creating positive connections within the school community, their academics, and their lives. For valuable resources, visit www.nasponline.org/communications/spaw/2011/index.aspx.

Last Updated on Saturday, 08 October 2011 19:10
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NASP Delegate Letter August 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 05 September 2011 02:48

 

As you begin to gear up for the new school year, you will want to check out the back-to-school resources available at www.nasponline.org/families/index.aspx#back. The offerings include several handouts and audio articles for parents on topics such as homework, school refusal, anxiety disorders, and more.

You can download NASP's latest podcasts on social justice, Tier 1 intervention, and school psychology's Blueprint III at www.nasponline.org/resources/podcasts/index.aspx. Don't miss the additional resources on these topics from School Psychology Forum. Or check out the growing list of topics that interest you!

Last Updated on Saturday, 08 October 2011 19:09
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NASP Delegate Letter January 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 22 January 2011 17:06

The newest issue of NASP's member-only e-journal, School Psychology Forum, is now available online. Download articles on bridging research to practice, effective leadership practice, and RTI. Find these and past articles at www.nasponline.org/publications/spf/spfissues.aspx.

The Multicultural Affairs Committee has developed a series of articles addressing several key issues, including equity in education, disproportionality, the need for cultural responsiveness, and homeless children. These articles and others on related topics are available at www.nasponline.org/resources/culturalcompetence/cultcomppractice.aspx. Check out the latest, titled Preventing Disproportionality: A Framework for Culturally Responsive Assessment.

Last Updated on Saturday, 22 January 2011 17:10
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