NASP Approved

Ethics
Angela McKinney, PhD

NASP Approved

Keynote Presentation
Celeste M. Malone, PhD, MS

Breakout Sessions

All Things Exotic: Discerning Outside Diagnosis(es) Under Article 7 Eligibility
Monica Conrad, Lewis Kappes
Shelly Mabee

Informing Preparedness and Willingness: School Psychologists’ Experiences in Providing Suicide Intervention 
This session explores findings from a qualitative research study, which explored school psychologists’ experiences when responding to adolescent suicidality. Specifically, experiences surrounding preparedness and willingness will be considered. Discussion will focus on salient findings and implications for training and practice.
Alyce Hopple, Indiana State University

Breakout Sessions

COMPASS: The use of an evidence-based parent-teacher consultation and coaching intervention to support students with autism
COMPASS prioritizes parent-teacher collaboration in the development and implementation of an intervention plan prioritizing social emotional learning skills and EBPs for students with autism. Compared to standard special education services, COMPASS has been found in three previous NIH funded RCTs to double IEP goal attainment outcomes and support parent-teacher alliance.
Lisa Ruble, PhD, HSP Ball State University
Bernie Hoffman, Ball State University
Becca Stayton, Ball State University

Why Advocacy Is An Important Activity
Presenters will explain the Indiana legislative process and NASP activity at the federal level. Learn how you can be involved personally and advocate for school psychologists in Indiana
Michael Manis & Kim Williams

NASP Approved

Breakout Sessions

A Visionary Approach to the School Psychologist Shortage: Building a Future that Inspires and Drives Educational Change
In 2020-21, NASP reported Indiana School Psychologist to student ratio was 1:1,674. This ratio will continue to rise as we continue to face many obstacles in growing the field of School Psychology. Do you remember how you felt when you entered graduate school and wanted to change the lives of children? Do you want to do more than assessment, get teachers to understand the research behind interventions, meet with students struggling with mental health, and generally make a deeper impact on education? Then we must do more than advocate. We have to become visionaries and proactive by creating opportunities for interest, access, supervision, and mentorship within the field.
Dawn Gore Meador, Borden-Henryville School Corporation

A Gap in Practice: School Consultation Practices and Cultural Responsiveness
The purpose of the presentation is to present a systematic review for single-case design consultation research within an educational setting. This presentation updates the literature base to better inform consultation practices in the school while also incorporating cultural considerations. Participants will learn about school consultation through culturally sensitive lens.
Breya Whitefield, Ball State University
Sarah Harry, Ball State University
Courtney Larsen, Ball State University