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Supporting Students Amid Political Events: Tips for Families and Educators

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Major political events, such as elections, court decisions, or legislative acts, frequently generate strong reactions, emotions, and disagreements among many Americans. Parents, caregivers, and educators have a critical responsibility to help children and youth feel safe and secure and to help them learn how to engage with others with differing perspectives in a peaceful, tolerant, …

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Understanding the Manifestation Determination Review; a Comprehensive Guide for School Psychologists

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Students who receive support in their educational pursuits under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are entitled to receive necessary support and modifications in their educational environment. These modifications are designed to enhance the individual’s access to their education and ensure their disabilities do not affect their academic success. To this end, IDEA provides specific protections …

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The New Age of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Practices

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatBots are increasingly integral to the realm of school psychology. These technological advancements, particularly tools such as ChatGPT, are reshaping the landscape of educational support services. This paper examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the field of school psychology, detailing both the enhancements it offers to practice efficiency and …

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CASP’s Response to CDE’s Memorandum on Special Education of African American Students – Sept 14, 2022

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On September 14, 2022, the California Department of Education (CDE) issued a Memorandum on Special Education of African American Students. Due to the confusion of this document, a CASP committee met with the CDE over the course of the past year, and CASP now has new guidance around this shift in policy. First, we would …

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SB906: School Safety, Homicide Threats – The Role of Multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Teams in Schools as a Best Practice Approach for Crisis Prevention and Intervention

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In response to widely publicized school shooting events, many states have enacted legislation designed to reduce the rare, but real possibility of school shooting events. Recently, California added its name to this list. With the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 906, School Safety: Homicide Threats, signed by Governor Newsom on July 21,2022, two new requirements …

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Suicide Prevention

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2019), suicide among school age youth 10 years of age and older ranks as a leading cause of death. While student suicide is statistically rare (4.03 deaths for every 100,000 5-to-18-year-olds in the U.S.), suicidal thinking and non-fatal suicidal behavior is relatively common. Specifically, Kann …

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Educationally Related Counseling Services in an AB 114 World

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Schools have repeatedly been demonstrated to be an ideal place to provide counseling services to students to support social, emotional, and behavioral health, as well as the ability to cope with challenges (NASP, 2008). School psychologists provide school-based services as part of a continuum of tiered interventions for the well-being of all students. Within the …

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School Psychology Practice during COVID Series #1 – Assessment Guidance

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On March 13, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-26-20 requiring the California Department of Education (CDE) to issue guidance for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) responding to COVID-19 issues. This included ensuring students with disabilities (SWD) receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) consistent with their individualized education program (IEP) and meeting other procedural requirements …

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AB 114: How School Psychologists May Be Best Positioned to Provide Mental Health Services for all Students at all Tiers

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Researchers report that 75-80% of school-age children in need of mental health services do not receive them. Of those who do receive mental health services, 70-80% receive mental health services in school.1 Schools are a natural access point for mental health services; school psychologists are mental health providers trained to support students, parents, and staff …

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