January round table focused on review of legislative and guidance changes in Illinois for effective service delivery, understanding the circumstances that influence when consent is required for an FBA, training on the PUNS process, ISC identification, and DDD programs, as well as, field research opportunities and upcoming assessment updates.  Additionally, time was given for collaboration and consultation on current issues. School Psychologists met 9:00-11:00 A.M. and Social Workers and Counselors met 1:00-3:00 P.M.

Presentation and Handouts

• Presentation (PDF) 

• NASP PREPaRE Info Flyer

• Pearson Field Research Examiner Newsletter 12/24

• BASC-4 Information Sheet

Supplemental Resources

• Upcoming Training Registrations

  • 1/30/25 CISA Assessing Responding to Anonymous Threats in K-12 Schools Training

  • 1/29/25 SST Introduction to Communicating Through Crisis

  • 1/30-1/31/25 ISPA Convention - PREPaRE WS2

  • 2/11-2/13/25 TEACCH Autism Program Training - CARS2

  • Behavior Assessment Training Project Webinar List

  • ISBE What the Research Says: Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction for All Students Modules

• IDHS PUNS Training Video

• Active Shooter Drill Resources

  • DOE Considerations for Education Leaders in Preparing for Active Drills in Schools

  • HHS Active Shooter Drills Research: An Annotated Bibliography

  • CISA Active Shooter Landscape Assessment

• SST Behavioral Data Bulletin - January 2025

• SIUC Behavior Assessment Training (BAT) Program

• ISBE Behavioral Interventions in Schools: Guidelines for the Development of District Policies for Students with Disabilities

• DOE Using Functional Behavioral Assessment to Create Supportive Learning Environments

• Pearson Field Research

  • Field Research Examiner Hub

• Woodcock-Johnson V (WJ V)

November Round Table Meetings (11/4/2024)

November round table focused on a review of the Anonymized Threat Response Guidance with specifics to the role of school based mental health providers in response and for behavioral threat assessment and management. Additionally, new lending library resources were featured, activities and information were shared on National School Psychology Week,  and as always time was given for collaboration and consultation on current issues. School Psychologists met 9:00-11:00 A.M. and Social Workers and Counselors met 1:00-3:00 P.M.

Presentation and Handouts

• Presentation (PDF)

• Illinois BEACON Intro Video

• CISA Anonymized Threat Response Guidance:

  • A Toolkit for K-12 Schools

  • A Reference Guide for K-12 Schools

Supplemental Resources

• New LEASE Lending Library Listings

• Illinois BEACON - Behavioral Healthcare and Ongoing Navigation

• NASP National School Psychology Week

  • Snowball Activity Lesson Plan

  • Cultural Diversity and Cultural Competence  Self Assessment