The Prepared School Psych

Building Community Through School Psychology Affiliates with Armando Fernandez


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In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host welcomes Armando Fernandez, a seasoned school psychologist with over three decades of experience, currently serving as the lead psychologist at Elk Grove Unified School District and president of eGrasp. Armando discusses his career journey, the impact of his leadership on professional development, and the importance of ongoing training through the eGrasp affiliate. He highlights the benefits of networking, leadership opportunities, and the affiliate's role in offering low-cost continuing education units (CEUs) for school psychologists. Armando also shares insights about staying current with trends in the field, organizing workshops, and provides advice to new school psychologists.

Resources:

EGRASP Website: https://www.egrasp.org/

EGRASP FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/452473931616673

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Upcoming Training Series: Overlapping Eligibilities: Differentiating When Similar Criteria is Apparent

Join Jenny for a two-part live training series, exclusively available to members of the Prepared School Psychologist Community. These sessions will explore practical strategies for eligibility determinations and writing eligibility statements.

  • Part 1: January 22nd, 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM PST
  • Part 2: February 5th, 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM PST
  • Can’t attend live? Replays will be available within 24 hours. Earn 4.5 CEU credits or download a certificate of completion.

    Who Should Attend?

    School psychologists seeking practical tools to navigate overlapping eligibility determinations and effectively communicate findings with teams and families.

    Ready to Join? Membership in the Prepared School Psychologist Community provides access to this training series, along with 35+ mini-courses, exclusive resources, and monthly live office hours.

    ⁠⁠⁠Click here to join now⁠⁠: ⁠https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/

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      Timestamps:

      00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

      00:02 Armando's Career Journey

      00:59 Favorite TV Shows

      01:55 Role and Impact of eGrasp

      03:43 Professional Development and Workshops

      04:26 Balancing Work and Volunteering

      10:02 Advice for New School Psychologists

      14:08 Leadership in School Psychology

      18:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

      The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only. All participants must adhere to federal and state law, along with their school district guidelines and policies.

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