We are happy to announce that the Fall 2022 Conference handouts are available for download. 

Thursday, November 10

OEC Update
(Handout-Slides)

Gender-, Language-, and Learning-Diverse Populations: What Does the Law Require? 
Pamela Leist
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Beyond Bias: Action Steps For Creating Equity 
Preshuslee Thompson, MSW, LSW
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) (Supplemental Handout 1) (Supplemental Handout 2)

Friday, November 11

Beyond the Rainbow: Creating Waiper Schools for LGBTQ+ Youth
Amy Cannava, Ed.S., NCSP
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)   *Not yet available

Coping Through Chaos: Preparing LGBTQ+ Youth to Thrive
Amy Cannava, Ed.S., NCSP
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)   *Not yet available

We are happy to announce that the Spring 2023 Conference handouts are available for download. 

Wednesday, April 26

The Ethics of School Psychologist as Therapist
Erich Merkle, PhD   
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Thursday, April 27

ODE Update
(Handout-Slides)  (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) (Dyslexia Slides)

A District's Journey Into Equity Through Integrated Comprehensive Systems for All Learners
Sam Coleman, MEd  
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Blazing a Trail: One School's Journey to Ignite Multi-Tiered Change
Mark Gallagher, EdS  
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) (Extra Worksheet)

Friday, April 28

Ducks & Lions: Trauma Sensitive Resources Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Melissa Sadin, Ph.D. 
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) 

We are happy to announce that the Fall 2023 Conference handouts are available for download. 

Wednesday, November 8

Key Considerations for Ethical Practice in School Psychology: Contemporary Issues & Events
Kathy McNamara, PhD
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Thursday, November 9

Extended Update from ODE's Office for Exceptional Children
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Planning Guide)

Panel Discussion: Continuum of Supports for Behavioral and Mental Health
Kassie Anderson, Cara Fisher, Amanda Gillespie, & Samantha Schoeppner
(ECO Handout-Slides) (ECO Handout-3 slides per page) (ECO Handout-6 slides per page) (MRSS Contact List)
(OhioRise Handout-Slides) (OhioRise Handout-3 slides per page) (OhioRise-6 slides per page)

Friday, November 10

Evaluation & Diagnosis of Emotional & Behavioral Disorders Under the BASC-3 Model
Cecil Reynolds, Phd, ABN, ABPdN
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)   

Decisions, Decisions: Is it a Speech-Language Impairment or Specific Learning Disability? Or Both?
Ashley Arnold, MA, LSSP, NCSP
(Case Study) (Handout-2 slides per page) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)  

We are happy to announce that the Spring 2024 Conference handouts are available for download. 

Wednesday, April 24

The Ethics of School Psychologist as Therapist
Erich Merkle, PhD   
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page)

Thursday, April 25

Assessing Young Children's Play: From Research to Assessment & to Intervention
Karin Lifter, Ph.D.  
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) (Worksheet)

Using the Battelle 3 Developmental Inventory in the Assessment of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. 
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) 

Understanding, Evaluating, & Treating Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder in Childhood in Educational Settings
Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Friday, April 26

Supporting System & Child Readiness for Kindergarten: Supporting Early Academic & Social Behavior Development Across Settings
Melissa Stormont, Ph.D.
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-4 slides per page)

Four Pillars of a Thriving School Psychologist
Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D.
(Handout-Slides)

We are happy to announce that the Fall 2024 Conference handouts are available for download. 

Wednesday, November 6

Shhh...It's Not That Secret!  The Ethics of Confidentiality in School Psychology Practice
Erich Merkle, PhD, EdS, NCSP
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Thursday, November 7

Update from the Department of Education & Workforce's Office for Exceptional Children
(Handouts-Slides)

Integrating AI in School Psychology: Navigating Ethics, Effectiveness, & Innovation
Adam Lockwood, PhD
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Post Conference Updated Slides)

Dyslexia Panel: Guidebook Compliance, Implementation, and More
Chinnon Jacquay, Rebecca Tolson, Jennifer Glenn, John Cook
No Handouts

State Board of Psychology Panel on Licensure Transition
Rachel Undercoffer, Rachel Chilton, Karine Hray
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

We are happy to announce that the Spring 2025 Conference handouts are available for download. 

Thursday, April 24

Equipping School Psychologists: Essential Resources for Supporting Deaf, Blind, or Deafblind Learners
Christine Croyle, EdD & Linda Bass, MEd 
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) (Session Resources 1) (Session Resources 2) (Notecatcher)

From Red Flags to Action: Knowing When to Initiate Special Education Evaluations for CLD Learners
Juliana Ramirez, EdS
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page) 

Introduction to the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines
Jim Feger, MS
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-6 slides per page)

Friday, April 25

The Power of the Super Hero Project
Lisa Kollins, MA & Nikki Montgomery, MA, MEd, GPAC
(Handout-Slides) (Handout-3 slides per page) (Handout-6 slides per page)

The Power of Hope & Resilience: Building a Brighter Future
Sara Stockwell, EdS
(Handouts)