School Psychologists
WHAT IS A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST?
BARBARA BALEY please click here for professional history.
INTERVENTION
The October 2007 issue of Educational Leadership focused on the topic of Intervention, describing it as “a normal part of life in a lifetime of learning” (p. 7). This issue is particularly interesting as it looked at interventions that are based on both experience and research for the different crucial crossroads in students’ lives: early childhood, 4th grade, the transition to middle school, and 9th grade. The article, “No More ‘Waiting to Fail’” by Rachel Brown-Chidsey explained the impetus behind the Response to Intervention (RTI) model and how this alternative approach came to fruition. It explained the systematic method for instruction and assessment for the three tiers of RTI and stressed the importance of a team approach to include parents, general education and special education teachers, administration, related service staff, and sometimes students.
Interested readers may find the issue within the district (Curriculum Office, Pupil Services Office, and many of the Principals subscribe) to read more about Interventions.
Posted by Lynn Ciccantelli, School Psychologist
ASPERGER SYNDROME DISORDER
At Nordonia High School we have developed a program to address the academic and social needs of our students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We have been training staff and students to be supportive in and out of the classroom, to assist with curriculum and hidden curriculum issues for students with ASD. Barbara Baley, School Psychologist; Beth Snyder, Honors Biology Teacher; and Vicki Koller, PEP Assistive Consultant have presented this initiative at the Milestones Conference (June, 2007) and NATTAP Conference in Columbus, OH (September, 2007).
ASD Classroom, Social Skills, Peer MentoringWhat is Asperger Syndrome?Posted by Barbara Baley, School Psychologist
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Nordonia HS School Psychologist has participated in the Summit County TBI Collaborative. Working in conjunction with Akron Children’s Hospital and OCALI, the collaborative meets monthly to develop local conferences and training and assist families and persons with TBI with specific challenges to daily functioning.
Managing the Effects of Head Inquiry
Posted by Barbara Baley, School Psychologist
ADDITIONAL WEBSITES
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
www.edu4kids.com
www.kidport.com
www.learningplanet.com
www.pbskids.org
www.quia.com
www.sadlier-oxford.com