Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast

Mar 03 2025 25 ep. 60 mins 5
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This is Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast. Hosted by psychologists with the Center for Effective Schools, our goal is to provide a resource for school psychologists to learn about evidence-based practices from a behavioral perspective, with a focus on the implementation of all aspects of the NASP practice model. We want to help school psychologists maximize their impact on the students and communities that they serve.

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Supporting Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. DuPaul

Mar 03 2025 55 mins  
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. George DuPaul discusses ADHD assessment and intervention across the lifespan, as well as how to connect different systems of care in pediatric school psychology. Dr. DuPaul also addresses the future of ADHD research and how to leverage technology for information gathering.Dr. DuPaul mentioned the following free resourc

Reducing Barriers to Systems-Level Implementation with Dr. Eklund

Feb 17 2025 74 mins  
In today's episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist, Dr. Katie Eklund shares about her work with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), specifically her contributions to Tier 2 interventions. Dr. Eklund also discussed how she is working to address mental health shortages in schools and bridge the research-to-practice gap. For more information on Dr. Eklund's work to

Dreaming Out Loud with Dr. Hollins-Sims

Feb 03 2025 50 mins  
Join us as we kick off season 4 of the podcast with a conversation with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims. In this episode, Dr. Hollins-Sims shares how to navigate various systems as a school psychologist and “dream out loud” to achieve one’s professional aspirations. Check out Dr. Hollins-Sims' most recent work at www.hollinssimsconsult.com/. For more information, visit us at www.ce

Today in School Psychology with Dr. Barrett

Nov 04 2024 53 mins  
In our Season 3 finale episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Charles Barrett shares about his experience as a school psychologist and how he prioritizes student connection and staff collaboration. Additionally, learn if Dr. Barrett ever sleeps and how to view Home Alone from a different perspective! Dr. Barrett shared many helpful resources in today’s episode.

Special Education Law for School Psychologists Part 2 with Drs. McGinnis and Woika

Oct 07 2024 60 mins  
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Shirley Woika and Dr. Anne McGinnis share their knowledge about special education law including common misunderstandings related to the law in practice and advice for school psychologists to successfully navigate special education law.

Special Education Law for School Psychologists Part 1 with Drs. McGinnis and Woika

Oct 01 2024 41 mins  
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Shirley Woika and Dr. Anne McGinnis share their knowledge about special education law including common misunderstandings related to the law in practice and advice for school psychologists to successfully navigate special education law. Join us on 10/7 for Part 2!

Crisis Management in the Emergency Room with Dr. Greene

Sep 16 2024 62 mins  
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist we are joined by a medical doctor, Dr. Stuart Greene. Dr. Greene helps us understand the emergency room processes for children and adolescents with mental health concerns so as school psychologists we have a better understanding of the supports to provide in the moment and moving forward. For more information visit us at

Meaningful Assessment and Effective Instruction Part 2 with Dr. Shinn

Sep 03 2024 76 mins  
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Mark Shinn continues his discussion on how to make assessment meaningful and reduce data fatigue, keeping it simple with effective instruction, his impactful career in the field of school psychology, and much more! Dr. Shinn shared many helpful resources in today’s episode. ⁠Right to Read⁠ ⁠Sold a Story�

Meaningful Assessment and Effective Instruction Part 1 with Dr. Shinn

Aug 26 2024 59 mins  
Welcome back to Season 3 of Not Your Average School Psychologist Podcast! In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Mark Shinn discusses how to make assessment meaningful and reduce data fatigue, keeping it simple with effective instruction, his impactful career in the field of school psychology, and much more! Join us on 9/3/2024 to hear Part 2 of Dr. Shin

Low Value Practices with Dr. Farmer

May 20 2024 72 mins  
In today’s episode of Not Your Average School Psychologist Dr. Farmer talks to us about the four categories of low value practices, examples of low value practices in the field, how to identify low value practices and much more! Dr. Farmer shared many helpful resources in today’s episode. Sold a Story on Apple Podcasts How to Sell a Pseudoscience (Anthony R. Pratkanis)