Multi-tiered systems consultation

Multi-tiered systems are effective resource allocation models that can be tailored to target various areas of need. Whether your school or district has interest in academic, behavior, or social-emotional supports we can help set up a plan of action to help maximize your resources. Examples of our services in this area are:

• Needs assessment to help staff create an action plan to set up appropriate supports at the district and school level

• Professional development in areas such as: universal screening, progress monitoring, selecting and implementing evidence-based interventions

• Data analysis consultation meetings for the district, school, and grade level

Professional Development

We believe that educators have the ability to have the most impact on a school's performance and social climate. School's today face a variety of demands and we can provide professional development training. Whether its concerns with literacy, English language development, or social emotional needs, we can provide tools for teachers, administrators, psychologists, and counselors to rise to the challenge. We can design training to fit your needs; some examples of possible training topics include:

• Effective Screening, Assessment and Intervention for Dyslexia

• Best Practices in Assessment for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

• Finding the Meaning Behind Problem Behaviors: Best Practices in Functional Behavior Assessment

• Using Assessment Data to Develop Effective Behavior Intervention Plans

• Best Practices in Writing
  Psycho-Educational Reports

• Using Consultation to Problem-Solve Academic and Behavior Concerns in General Education

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT & Direct SErvices

As school psychologists with experience in a variety of settings, we understand the unique nature of school-based services. Schools need information that can be implemented both effectively and efficiently with available resources to allow a student to make progress and succeed. Our goal in assessment is to gain an understanding of a child's unique needs as well as provide helpful recommendations for intervention and support.

We can offer the following services:

• Psychoeducational assessment

• Academic achievement assessment

• Functional Behavior Assessment

• Educationally Related Mental Health Services/Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services Assessment

• Counseling as a designated instructional service (including ERICS)