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School Psychologist Essentials

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About the store
In my 20 years as a School Psychologist, I've been fortunate to fill all types of roles. I have been an RTI Trainer, RTI Trial School Leader, PBIS Team Member, Mental Health School Psychologist, and Program Specialist. The best thing about being a School Psychologist is that there are almost no limits to what we can do in educational setting! If there is any type of need in our schools or districts, we School Psychologists can likely fill it!
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Preview of Team Input for Psychoeducational Assessments Bundle

Team Input for Psychoeducational Assessments Bundle

This bundle contains all my Parent Questionnaires, Parent Interviews, Teacher Questionnaires, and Student Interviews, including for Initial and Triennial Assessments and for Mental Health Assessments. These forms should be everything you need to get valuable team input for Psychoeducational or Multidisciplinary special education evaluations. Word format is used and the forms are editable. A Bonus File is included in this bundle - an Annual IEP Parent Questionnaire.
Preview of Mental Health Assessment Bundle

Mental Health Assessment Bundle

To be used by School Psychologists or School Counselors (those with mental health training) as part of a psychoeducational assessment. The forms will be helpful in assessing eligibility under Emotional Disturbance or when assessing eligibility for Educationally Related Mental Health Services. Includes a teacher interview/questionnaire, parent interview/questionnaire, student interview, and a developmental/behavioral history questionnaire for parents. These items help me to determine present leve
Preview of Reinforcement Survey

Reinforcement Survey

This is a Reinforcement Survey to be used during Behavior Assessment and Intervention, Mental Health Assessments, or Functional Behavior Assessments. There are open-ended questions as well as lists of ideas that can easily be implemented in the school environment. Reviewing the document with the student, you will be able to come up with plenty of ideas for how you can provide reinforcement and motivation for your student! The form is on Word and is editable so that you can adapt it to what is a
Preview of Parent Questionnaires Bundle

Parent Questionnaires Bundle

This bundle contains all my Parent Questionnaires, including for Initial and Triennial Assessments and for Mental Health Assessments. I enjoy partnering with parents and it can really be the key for our students to make progress! These forms will help you in getting valuable parent input that is needed for Psychoeducational or Multidisciplinary special education evaluations. Word format is used and the forms are editable. A Bonus File is included in this bundle - an Annual IEP Parent Questionnai
Preview of School Counseling - First Session Interview

School Counseling - First Session Interview

I use this form when I have a first session of school counseling or mental health counseling. It asks some getting-to-know-you types of questions, as well as some questions about what they feel their needs are. It will help with building rapport and helps with planning future sessions. It is important to get the student's input and make sure you are helping the student to reach their own counseling goals!
Preview of Parent Questionnaire - Developmental Health History

Parent Questionnaire - Developmental Health History

This is a Developmental Health History Parent Questionnaire to be used by School Nurses, School Psychologists, Diagnosticians, Speech and Language Pathologists, School Mental Health, or School Social Workers. The questionnaire can be used as part of a comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessment. I also use this form for mental health assessments. The form is editable so that you can personalize it based on your needs. Also, the form can easily be emailed to parents to complete at home.
Preview of Motivation Assessment Scale II & Problem Behavior Questionnaire

Motivation Assessment Scale II & Problem Behavior Questionnaire

The Motivation Assessment Scale II and the Problem Behavior Questionnaire are used as part of a Functional Behavior Assessment in order to gain information about possible functions of behaviors. These scales should only be used by those with a behavioral background and who are trained in functional behavior assessments, such as School Psychologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Graph templates for results of these scales are available in the School Psychologist Essentials shop.
Preview of Mental Health Assessment - Parent Questionnaire

Mental Health Assessment - Parent Questionnaire

This is a Mental Health Questionnaire or Interview for Parents. Designed for School Psychologists or School Counselors (those with mental health expertise). Can be used for Psychoeducational Assessments looking into educationally-related mental health services (ERMHS), emotional disabilities, or when there are social-emotional or behavioral concerns. This is a Word document, which can be edited so you can make it your own.
Preview of Mental Health Assessment - Student Interview

Mental Health Assessment - Student Interview

This interview form can be used for special education eligibility, particularly for Emotional Disturbance. It is also useful for determining eligibility for Educationally-Related Mental Health Services. The information obtained can also guide intervention and IEP goals. This assessment should only be used by those school personnel with mental health expertise, such as School Psychologists and School Counselors.
Preview of Parent Interview - Initial Referral

Parent Interview - Initial Referral

This is a Parent Interview that I use when I get an initial referral for special education assessment. During an in-person meeting or by phone, this form prompts me to ask about all areas relevant to an Initial Evaluation. At the end of the interview, you will have all the information you need to be able to speak to the parents about the areas of suspected disability and the scope of assessment that will be included in the assessment plan. The form is editable so that you can personalize it to y
Preview of Parent Questionnaire - Triennial Assessment

Parent Questionnaire - Triennial Assessment

For Triennial Assessments, I send this form home for parents to complete. With this form, parents provide me with valuable information about their concerns to assist with determining suspected disabilities and scope of assessment. It also provides insight into the kind of information that the parents want to receive from the evaluation, which helps to focus my recommendations and make the assessment more useful for the team. I include information from this questionnaire in the "Parent Input" sec
Preview of Assessment Checklists

Assessment Checklists

These are assessment checklists that I use for Annual IEPs as well as Initial and Triennial Assessments. They can be used by School Psychologists, Diagnosticians, Speech and Language Pathologists, and Special Education Teachers. Our whole special education department uses them and it really helps keep us all on the same page with organization and individual responsibilities. I usually staple a sheet onto the front of each case file folder and check things off and make notes as I go. This is an e
Preview of Mental Health Assessment - Teacher Questionnaire

Mental Health Assessment - Teacher Questionnaire

This is a Mental Health Questionnaire or Interview for Teachers. Designed for School Psychologists or School Counselors. Can be used for Psychoeducational Assessments looking into educationally-related mental health services (ERMHS), emotional disabilities, or when there are social-emotional or behavioral concerns. This is a Word document, which can be edited so you can make it your own.
Preview of Parent Questionnaire - Developmental Behavioral History

Parent Questionnaire - Developmental Behavioral History

This is a Developmental Behavioral History Parent Questionnaire to be used by School Nurses, School Psychologists, Diagnosticians, School Mental Health, or School Social Workers. The questionnaire can be used as part of a comprehensive Psychoeducational or Mental Health Assessment. The form is editable so that you can personalize it based on your needs. Also, the form can easily be emailed to parents to complete at home.
Preview of Teacher Questionnaire - Psychoeducational Assessment

Teacher Questionnaire - Psychoeducational Assessment

This Teacher Questionnaire will assist in Initial and Triennial Psychoeducational Assessments. I incorporate the information into the Teacher Input section of the Multidisciplinary Report. Information will assist in determining suspected disabilities, scope of assessment, deciding on goals, and understanding needs within the classroom. Can be used by School Psychologists, Diagnosticians, or Special Education Teachers. The document is in Word form, and is printable and editable. It can be cut and
Preview of Student Interview

Student Interview

This Student Interview will assist in Initial and Triennial Psychoeducational Assessments or Annual IEPs. I include this information in the Student Input section of the Multidisciplinary Report. The information will help you understand the student's perspective on their own needs and will help build rapport. I start every assessment with a Student Interview to get to know the student and help put them at ease. The form can be used by School Psychologists, Diagnosticians, Speech and Language Path
Preview of Psychoeducation Report Template - Processing Assessments

Psychoeducation Report Template - Processing Assessments

These are templates that I use in psychoeducational report writing. It includes basic report templates for the CTOPP-2, TAPS-4, VMI-6, and TVPS-4. This product can be used by School Psychologists, Diagnosticians, Speech and Language Pathologists, or Occupational Therapists. It includes a description of the test and/or subtests, based on the manuals, and a chart to report scores. When writing reports, I start with these basic templates and then add additional information and observations based on
Preview of Assessment Checklists

Assessment Checklists

These Assessment Checklists will help you to stay organized and keep to your special education assessment timelines. Checklists are included for Initial Assessments, Triennial Assessments, and for Annual IEPs. I usually staple them to the front of each of my student files to keep track of my progress. Enjoy! Editable copies of these checklists are available for purchase in the store.
Preview of Parent Questionnaire - Initial Assessment

Parent Questionnaire - Initial Assessment

After completing the Initial Parent Interview, I send this form home for parents to complete. With this form, parents provide me with valuable information about their concerns to assist with determining suspected disabilities and scope of assessment. It also provides insight into the kind of information that the parents want to receive from the evaluation, which helps to focus my recommendations and make the assessment more useful for the team. I include information from this questionnaire in t
Preview of ABC Observations

ABC Observations

Included are Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence observation forms. They can be used when you are completing a Functional Behavior Assessment, or when you need more information to help with intervention planning. The first form is a blank ABC form. The second form includes prompts and is one that I will often give to trained aides or teachers to assist in data collection. I simply write in the behavioral definitions and, when appropriate, others can assist me in data collection when I am not able t
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About the store

Experience

In my 20 years as a School Psychologist, I've been fortunate to fill all types of roles. I have been an RTI Trainer, RTI Trial School Leader, PBIS Team Member, Mental Health School Psychologist, and Program Specialist. The best thing about being a School Psychologist is that there are almost no limits to what we can do in educational setting! If there is any type of need in our schools or districts, we School Psychologists can likely fill it!

Teaching style

I love working with students, staff, and teachers. I thrive on working with parents as partners. Really, this is the best way to help our students! As a School Psychologist, I am always looking for a way to be helpful and best use my time.

Awards & shining teacher moments

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Paul H. Henkin, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship

My own education history

I received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from UCLA. I received a doctorate in Education, specializing in School Psychology, from University of California Riverside.

Additional biographical information

I love living near the beach - searching for sea glass and hanging out at the tide pools are my favorite things to do! I love baking and I make the best Chocolate Flan Cake! I have a husband and three awesome kids who keep me busy. (My daughter made all the graphics for this TPT store!)