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Integrating AI in School Psychology: Enhancing Efficiency and Ethical Practices with Dr. Amy Merenda


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In this episode of The Prepared School Psych Podcast, Dr. Amy Merenda, a licensed educational psychologist, delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in school psychology. She shares her cautious yet innovative approach, using AI tools to streamline tasks like report writing and data analysis, allowing more focus on direct interactions with students and families. The discussion emphasizes the importance of ethical practices, highlighting tools compliant with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, such as Bastion GPT. Tune in to explore how AI can enhance efficiency, support ethical decision-making, and help maintain professional judgment in educational psychology.

RESOURCES:

Bastion GPT: ⁠https://bastiongpt.com/⁠

Chat GPT: ⁠https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/⁠

Google Gemini: ⁠https://gemini.google.com/app

⁠Grammarly: ⁠https://app.grammarly.com/⁠

Exploring AI in School Psychology with Gagan Shergill: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-ai-in-school-psychology-with-gagan-shergill/id1727396699?i=1000658662625

Amy's lunch bunch: ⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WEAY2Nan2X-oVzUn-ruELiByQddWWq1b/view⁠CASP

Paper on AI: ⁠https://casponline.org/the-new-age-of-artificial-intelligence-in-psychological-practices/

⁠NASP Information on AI (please note you need to be members to access this): https://www.nasponline.org/publications/periodicals/communique/issues/volume-52-issue-1⁠

APA Information on AI: ⁠https://apadivision16.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TSP-Summer-2024.pdf⁠?

School Psych AI Ethics Paper: ⁠https://www.schoolpsych.ai/ethics⁠

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:01 AI in School Psychology: Initial Thoughts

01:05 Current TV Shows and Personal Interests

02:07 Journey with AI: Challenges and Approaches

04:07 Practical Uses of AI in Report Writing

08:34 Ethical Considerations and Tools for AI

16:37 Community Insights and Roundtable Discussions

20:34 Neurodiversity and Strength-Based Approaches

25:32 Enhancing Report Writing with AI

26:00 The Rapid Evolution of AI

26:22 Ethical Considerations and Professional Judgment

28:21 Practical Applications of AI in Education

29:12 AI's Impact on Learning and Thinking

33:22 Balancing Efficiency and Professional Responsibility

39:02 Exploring AI Tools: A Personal Journey

42:32 Tips for School Psychologists Using AI

46:23 Future of AI in School Psychology

49:34 Conclusion and Resources


The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all participants are required to follow federal and state law and their school district guidelines and policies.

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