POSTER
SESSIONS (PO)
These visual displays provide an informal, interactive format for the presentation of research, data, and innovative practices and will be available on demand at any time during the convention week. They will also be available post-convention for 60 days.
PO096: Loss and Healing: School Psychologists' Self-Efficacy in Supporting Grieving Students
PO096: Loss and Healing: School Psychologists' Self-Efficacy in Supporting Grieving Students
Lena Bergo, M.S.Ed., Author
Lena Bergo, M.S.Ed., Author
Students are grieving. Grief and loss affect mental health outcomes and educational performance in a variety of ways. School psychologists are uniquely suited to support grief and healing in schools.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- describe the prevalence and impact of grief and loss in student populations
- demonstrate how school psychologists can address grief and healing
- evaluate personal comfort in grief support as a school psychologist
PO101: Self-Efficacy and School Connectedness as Predictors of Burnout and Engagement
PO101: Self-Efficacy and School Connectedness as Predictors of Burnout and Engagement
Kellie Menter, MA, Author
Kellie Menter, MA, Author
This poster will present a study examining school connectedness and self-efficacy in predicting work engagement and burnout in a sample of 142 prekindergarten through 12th-grade educators during COVID-19.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- Describe factors that contribute to teacher burnout and work engagement
- Explain how school psychologists can support educators to increase their work engagement
- Identify extensions of the study for future areas of research
PO104: Exploring Black Girl-Friendly Restorative Justice to Prevent Harm in Schools
PO104: Exploring Black Girl-Friendly Restorative Justice to Prevent Harm in Schools
Mrs. Erika Edith Clark, LGPC, M.Phil, M.S., Author
Mrs. Erika Edith Clark, LGPC, M.Phil, M.S., Author
Literature review on the need for restorative practices from an intersectional lens to better support Black girls with conflict and emotional well-being in their schools.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- Investigate previous literature on gendered racism in schools to better understand how to support school-aged Black girls.
- Explore previous literature on school-based Restorative Justice practices from an intersectional lens.
- Critically think of ways to promote school-based Restorative Justice practices to better meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of school-aged Black girls.
PO109: Investigating Trends in Empirical Research on Racism in School Psychology
PO109: Investigating Trends in Empirical Research on Racism in School Psychology
Mr. Peter D. Goldie, M.S.Ed., Author
Mr. Peter D. Goldie, M.S.Ed., Author
What is the result of a literature that inadequately examines factors that drive racism? Learn how the field of school psychology can promote racial justice and inclusivity through research practices.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- describe the importance of studying racism in the context of school psychology practice and training.
- understand the status of research on racism in school psychology and how trends in research on racism have varied over time.
- describe the topics and racial groups most commonly represented in studies on racism.
- identify key directions for advancing research on racism in the field of school psychology.
PO133: Virtual School Psychology Training: What the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us
PO133: Virtual School Psychology Training: What the COVID-19 Pandemic Taught Us
Jessica Willenbrink, Ph.D., Author
Jessica Willenbrink, Ph.D., Author
Did virtual school psychology training increase accessibility? Was the quality of virtual training comparable to face-to-face? This mixed-methods study gathered perspectives of school psychology trainers and students on virtual training.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- list the key barriers students face in school psychology programs.
- evaluate whether trainers and students felt that virtual training was equal in quality to face-to-face training.
- describe how virtual training may (or may not) improve accessibility to school psychology programs.
PO146: Reading Success: Teaching Students With Down Syndrome to Read
Implementing effective reading interventions for elementary school students with Down syndrome is an important skill for educators. This systematic review discusses successful school-based reading interventions for this population.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- identify effective reading interventions for students with Down syndrome
- learn which aspects of reading the most effective reading interventions target
- gain strategies for successfully implementing the most effective interventions
PO179: The RELATE Program: Developing Inclusivity for LGBTQ Youth of Color
PO179: The RELATE Program: Developing Inclusivity for LGBTQ Youth of Color
Elizabeth Goldsmith, Author
Elizabeth Goldsmith, Author
Due to their intersectionality, LGBTQ+ youth of color are rarely the beneficiaries of targeted interventions. This poster highlights impacts of facilitating conversations about the experiences of marginalized individuals, among students.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- learn effective strategies for fostering open and inclusive conversations about race, gender, and sexual orientation.
- learn about changes that can occur in students’ attitudes after engagement in conversations about diversity.
- learn effective strategies for fostering open and inclusive conversations about race, gender, and sexual orientation.
PO197: Ethical Dilemmas in School Psychology
This presentation shares the results of a study investigating the ethical dilemmas school psychologists encounter, their preparedness for resolving these dilemmas, and the resources employers provide that facilitate ethical decision-making.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- learn about the ethical dilemmas contemporary school psychologists most often face in the schools
- learn about the typical course of action taken when school psychologists encounter an ethical dilemma
- understand the perceptions of preparedness of school psychologists in delivering telehealth services
PO203: Virtual Performance Feedback Writing Intervention for Elementary Students With Disabilities
PO203: Virtual Performance Feedback Writing Intervention for Elementary Students With Disabilities
Dr. Kristen Mahony, Author
Dr. Kristen Mahony, Author
A virtual adaptation of an evidence-based performance feedback writing intervention was implemented with three elementary-school students with disabilities. All students made immediate and sustained written expression gains.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- learn how to implement the Performance Feedback writing intervention, both virtually and in person.
- discuss how to tailor the Performance Feedback intervention to the specific needs of individual students or groups of students.
- discuss ways in which the Performance Feedback intervention can be adapted for use as a self-managed or peer-managed intervention.
PO207: Managing Student Behavior: Occupational Stress as Moderated by Coping Resources
PO207: Managing Student Behavior: Occupational Stress as Moderated by Coping Resources
Dr. Kelly N Clark, NCSP, Author
Dr. Kelly N Clark, NCSP, Author
How is teachers’ stress associated with their use of various disciplinary techniques? Findings suggest school climate and self-efficacy moderate the link between stress and disciplinary techniques in the classroom.
Author(s):
Objectives:
- understand how teachers’ stress contributes to their student discipline techniques
- examine how coping resources can reduce use of student punishment
- consider how school climate is linked to proactive behavior management