Do you ever wonder what to do with all that data? This session will help you to transform those assessment results into actionable insights that drive more effective decision-making to maximize student outcomes! This session will focus on understanding and interpreting special education assessment data (including cognitive, achievement, and social emotional measures) in order to make more effective decisions in regards to recommendations and eligibility determination. During the session, participants will receive background information on the significance of educational statistics and how they inform decision-making. Attendees will explore various types of data and their respective scoring systems to gain a comprehensive understanding of their implications. Attendees will learn how to effectively share information and collaborate with other school team members and caregivers, fostering a well-coordinated and informed approach to addressing students' needs.

Help - I'm stuck on which eligibility category makes the most sense! This session will help you weave together diverse data strands to unlock more effective eligibility determinations that best describe student needs! This session will focus on synthesizing special education assessment data in order to make more effective decisions in regards to recommendations and eligibility determination, with an emphasis on Educational Autism, Language Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, and Intellectual Disability. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to see case examples that provide a practical view of case conceptualization. Attendees will gain knowledge on how to identify patterns across assessment batteries, synthesize assessment data across evaluators, tease apart eligibility categories, and how to make more effective, data-based decisions.

When does this health condition become an educational disability? This session will help you to navigate the complexities of Other Health Impairment assessment with confidence! This session will focus on decoding OHI by diving into the critical factors and assessment practices that assist in determining eligibility. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the MO-DESE Other Health Impairment criteria with an emphasis on limited strength, vitality, and alertness. Attendees will explore a variety of assessment methods within RIOT/ICEL with an emphasis on student voice. Participants will gain confidence in navigating OHI assessment and eligibility determination through actionable tools and materials that can be readily applied to their professional roles.

What do you mean this isn't a learning disability? Participants will learn about the 6 areas of learning disabilities as defined by MO-DESE as well as appropriate data to determine the suspicion of a learning disability. Attendees will gain confidence in navigating referrals for SLD evaluations and supporting students and families through the referral process. Participants will gain confidence in using a variety of assessment methods when navigating SLD evaluations and eligibility determinations. Join us for all the practical tools and resources you'll need and that can be readily applied within your professional role! 

This session focuses on understanding when mental health becomes an educational disability in the K-12 setting. This session will unpack the state criteria of emotional disturbance, as well as strategies to support student mental health, including those with diagnoses such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder and challenging conduct behaviors. Attendees will gain knowledge in the current state of children's mental health, each of the five areas of emotional disturbance, social maladjustment and conduct behaviors, as well as supports across tiers to promote mental wellness.

Feeling BUSY at work yet still taking work HOME? This session focuses on “life hacks” that WORK for school psychologists. This session will unpack the presenter's top 10 technology tips that increase productivity and effectiveness. Attendees are encouraged to bring their devices with them to try out the tech tools as we go!

Feeling under-utilized? Wishing you could have more of a mental health role? This session will focus on strategies for incorporating the mental health training school psychologists receive but don’t always have the opportunities to use in a test-and-place role. Attendees will gain knowledge on the 10 reframes, including how to conduct strengths-based interviews, student feedback sessions, and strengths-based eligibility meetings.