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.

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.

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.

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Timestamps:

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

Host Jenny Ponzuric concludes a four-part mini-series on overlapping eligibilities in school psychology. She summarizes the key discussions from previous episodes, including understanding state criteria, recognizing multiple eligibilities, and differentiating between them. Jenny emphasizes the complexity of psychoeducational evaluations and the importance of using multiple data sources. She discusses collaborating with other team members, such as speech-language pathologists, for comprehensive evaluations. Jenny also highlights the benefits of formal and informal consultations with colleagues, and introduces resources available through the Prepared School Psych community. Listeners are encouraged to join the community for further support and training opportunities.

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.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:32 Understanding Overlapping Eligibilities

02:20 Complexities in Psychoeducational Evaluations

02:49 Consultation and Collaboration

05:33 Resources and Community Support

06:57 Conclusion and Future Content

Overlapping Eligibilities: Making Primary Eligibility Decisions - Mini Series Part 3

In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric covers part three of the mini-series on overlapping eligibilities, focusing on how to make primary eligibility decisions. Jenny discusses the challenges when a student meets criteria for multiple eligibility areas, such as emotional disability and health impairment, or learning disability and autism. She shares strategies for presenting recommendations at IEP meetings and emphasizes that eligibility does not dictate services—student needs do. Jenny also previews an upcoming two-part live training series in early 2025, which will provide examples and methods for writing up eligibility statements. Listeners are invited to join the Prepared School Site Community to access this training and other resources.

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.

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.

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Timestamps:

00:32 Understanding Overlapping Eligibilities

01:55 Navigating Eligibility Discussions in IEP Meetings

02:53 Presenting Eligibility Recommendations

04:20 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Training

05:06 Join the Prepared School Site Community

05:38 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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.

In the second episode of her miniseries on overlapping eligibilities, host Jenny Ponzuric focuses on a critical first step when considering multiple areas of eligibility: understanding the criteria for each classification. Jenny discusses the variability in state-specific eligibility language, the importance of gathering targeted data, and strategies to ensure assessments align with the criteria being considered.

She emphasizes how a solid understanding of the eligibility process allows school psychologists to provide clear and data-driven recommendations, even when criteria for classifications like OHI, ED, or Autism overlap.

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.

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.

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00:28 Understanding Eligibility Criteria

01:17 State-Specific Language and Challenges

03:00 The Value of Eligibility Checklists

04:20 Aligning Tools with Questions You’re Asking

05:30 Responding to Criteria in the Report

06:15 Next Steps and Upcoming Training

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.

In the first episode of her new miniseries, host Jenny Ponzuric delves into overlapping eligibilities in special education. She explains how different states have varying criteria and classifications, using examples such as autism with emotional disability and health impairment. Jenny emphasizes that eligibility should not drive services, but rather the student’s goals and needs.

This episode also highlights an exciting upcoming opportunity: a two-part live training series, Overlapping Eligibilities: Differentiating When Similar Criteria is Apparent. These sessions will provide school psychologists with practical strategies for assessing, discussing, and navigating eligibility determinations involving overlapping categories, such as OHI/ED and AUT/ED.

How to Join the Training Series

The live training sessions are exclusive to members of the Prepared School Psychologist Community, a group of over 300 school psychologists dedicated to growing their expertise and confidence in the field.

Training Details:

Who Should Attend? This training is designed specifically for school psychologists looking to enhance their skills in eligibility determinations while effectively collaborating with teams and families.

Ready to Join? Membership in the Prepared School Psychologist Community provides access to this training series and more, including over 35 mini-courses, exclusive resources, and a supportive network of professionals.

⁠Click here to join now ⁠ and gain access to this training series and everything the community has to offer. https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/

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Timestamps:

00:28 Understanding Overlapping Eligibilities

01:13 Examples of Overlapping Eligibilities

03:17 Eligibility vs. Services

05:14 Training and Community Resources

06:20 Conclusion and Next Steps

In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric shares key takeaways from her recent dyslexia training. The five main takeaways include the importance of phonemic awareness, the need for collaboration among professionals, utilizing diverse state guidelines and handbooks, improving visuals for IEP meetings, and the impact of educational videos on understanding dyslexia. Additional resources and ways to access the training replay are provided in the show notes.

Resources:

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On-Demand Dyslexia Training - https://jennyponzuric.com/dyslexia-evaluations-training/

Join my FREE LinkedIn Group "Resources for Special Education Professionals": https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14462888/

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In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric discusses her learnings from the recently concluded five-part training series, 'Goals Drive Services'

The series focused on various steps for writing an effective IEP, starting from assessment best practices to goals and services.

Jenny highlights five major takeaways: the gaps in graduate school training, the challenge of writing parent-friendly language, the importance of IEP documents passing the 'stranger test,' clarity in documenting accommodations, and ensuring the IEP is truly individualized. She emphasizes the need for continuous support and training to enhance the effectiveness and comprehensibility of IEPs.

Episode Impact of Disability Statements:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GDhv1pwocBsZqan1YTEXH?si=fjjbsGHrTQidjU8HVJUymA

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00:46 Takeaway 1: Gaps in Graduate Training

01:55 Takeaway 2: Writing Parent-Friendly Language

02:49 Takeaway 3: The Stranger Test for IEPs

03:51 Takeaway 4: Clarifying Accommodations

04:56 Takeaway 5: Individualizing the IEP

05:59 Conclusion and Resources

In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric shares three essential behavior management tips for the challenging period between Thanksgiving and winter break. She emphasizes the importance of having a list of resources for various behavioral concerns, recommends maintaining a positive interaction ratio, and encourages understanding the communicative functions of behavior using the SEAT acronym. Jenny also highlights resources available on her website and offers a two-week free trial for access to exclusive behavioral strategies and supports.

Resources:

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00:29 Behavior Tip #1: Resource List

01:41 Behavior Tip #2: Positive Interaction Ratio

02:17 Behavior Tip #3: Understanding Behavior Functions

03:06 Prepared School Site Community Resources

04:08 Conclusion and Next Steps

In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Emily Bersaglia, a nationally certified school psychologist and past president of the Santa Clara County Association of School Psychologists. With a career spanning since 2008 across four states, Emily discusses her focus on equity in education and her founding of the School Psychology Support Network. The conversation touches on Emily's journey in joining and eventually leading the Santa Clara County affiliate, the importance of professional networks, and strategies for maintaining work-life balance as a school psychologist. Emily also shares advice for new professionals and details upcoming workshops offered by her affiliate. The episode underscores the critical role school psychologists play and how professional associations can provide vital support and resources.

RESOURCES:

https://www.sccasp.org/

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Experience the Prepared School Psychologist Community with a 2-Week Free Trial! Join over 300 school psychologists who are equipped with the knowledge and resources they need to excel in their roles.

What You’ll Get with Your Free Trial:

Over 35 Mini-Courses: Access a wide range of topics designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills you need.

Monthly Live Q&A Calls: Engage directly with Jenny Ponzuric and a team of veteran school psychologists to get your questions answered and gain insights.

Community Forum & Remind App Access: Connect with a network of peers to exchange ideas and get support in real-time.

Comprehensive Resources: Explore tools and strategies covering behavior management, executive functioning, counseling, and more.

Ready to Equip Yourself with Essential Knowledge and Resources? Click here and use code PODCAST at checkout to start your 2-week free trial.

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00:00 Introduction to Emily Bersaglia

01:03 Favorite TV Shows

01:30 Role of Affiliates in California

02:27 Emily's Journey in School Psychology

03:51 Impact of Affiliate Involvement

05:17 Balancing Work and Volunteering

06:31 Encouraging Affiliate Membership

08:02 Determining Workshop Topics

10:49 Upcoming Trainings and Workshops

14:02 Advice for New School Psychologists

16:06 Becoming a Leader in Affiliates

17:36 Networking and Collaboration

20:28 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

21:32 Conclusion and Farewell

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.

In this episode of the Prepared School Psych Podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric addresses a listener's question about the type of content added to the Prepared School Psych community. Jenny discusses her approach to reading and reviewing books each month for the 2024-25 school year, including sharing video summaries and hosting discussion calls. She delves into her key takeaways from 'The Essentials of WRAML3 and EMS Assessment,' focusing on memory evaluation. The podcast highlights important considerations, such as differentiating between memory and attention problems, understanding environmental factors, and the application of neuropsychological insights. Listeners are encouraged to make use of the resources provided through the Prepared School Psych community.

RESOURCES:

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ACCESS BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES:

BUY THE BOOK: The Essentials of the WRAML3 and EMS Assessment:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-WRAML3-EMS-Assessment-Psychological/dp/1119987814⁠

JOIN THE PREPARED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST COMMUNITY FOR A FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL (USE CODE PODCAST): ⁠https://jennyponzuric.activehosted.com/f/159⁠

School Neuropsychology Institute: ⁠https://www.schoolneuropsych.com/⁠

Best Practices In School Neuropsychology: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Best-Practices-School-Neuropsychology-Evidence-Based/dp/1119790530⁠

Essentials of Working Memory Assessment and Intervention By Dr. Milton Dehn: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Working-Memory-Psychological-Assessment/dp/1118638131⁠

Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Long-Term-Memory-Problems-Children-Adolescents/dp/0470438312⁠

Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment (Essentials of Psychological Assessment) 3rd Edition: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Essentials-School-Neuropsychological-Assessment-Psychological/dp/1119533201⁠

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00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question

00:46 Overview of Monthly Book Readings

01:33 Key Learnings from WRAML3 Book

02:45 Memory Models and Their Importance

03:46 Challenges in Memory Testing

05:41 Case Study: ADHD and Memory

09:07 Common Causes of Memory Problems

14:55 Memory Testing and Ecological Validity

19:00 Additional Resources and Conclusion

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.