First, I am excited to be implementing this first edition of

the School Psychology Newsletter!

Second, I want to extend a warm welcome to our new

students. We have 4 first year PhD and 5 EdS students.

We recognize the tremendous adjustment to graduate

school. To help provide support, the Student Affiliates of

School Psychologists has developed a position to elect a

representative of the first year cohort. The student representative will have

the opportunity to meet with the Program Director to ensure that first year

students’ needs are met. Ariel McKinney was elected to this position and

her first major responsibility was to coordinate this newsletter!

We have some exciting updates to share about our Program. We continue

to maintain a strong presence via service and scholarship

Leadership: Our program has continued to take an active role in school

psychology professional organizations. Dr. Katie Eklund is the Chair for

the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Government and

Professional Relations committee. Dr. Michael Sukowski is Co-Chair of

the NASP Early Career Workgroup and Contributing Editor for the

Communique. I am the Division 16 (School Psychology) Chair of the 2015

American Psychological Association (APA) Convention. Katie Stoll, a

current doctoral student, has been the Student Interest Liaison of APA D16

Student’s Affiliate of School Psychology (SASP). Isoken Adodo, a current

doctoral student, was just elected as Diversity Chair for SASP. Megan

Beardmore, a current doctoral student, is the NASP student leader for our

program.

Message from the

Program Director

UA School Psychology News

January 15, 2015

Upcoming Events:

Ed.S. Qualifying Exam: March 24, 2015

Ph.D. Written Comprehensive Exam: March 24, 2015

Internship Fair: March 7, 2015

Ph.D. Oral Exam Weeks: April 27th – May 6th

Table of Contents:

Message from the Prog. Director

Pgs. 1-2

Message from the SASP President

Pg. 3

School Psychology Faculty

Pgs. 4-5

Who is SASP?

Pg. 6

Student Updates

Pg. 7

Recent Honors and Awards

Pg. 7

Graduate Assistantships and

Campus Employment

Pg. 8

Alumni Updates

Pg. 8

Current Practicum Placements

Pg. 9-10

Current Internship Placements

Pg. 11

Recent Faculty & Student

Publications and Presentations

Pgs. 12-13

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Research: Students and faculty have excelled this past year. Dr. Eklund received the Smith Junior Faculty

award for the 2014 – 2015 academic year in the College of Education to examine disproportionality of

students in special education. As a Smith Junior Faculty awardee in 2013-2014 academic year, I am

continuing to conduct a study on the impact of sleep and other teacher health behaviors on their ability to

make decisions and manage classrooms. We have also been successful at securing external funding to

support our programs of research. Drs. Eklund and Sulkowski are co-investigators on grant awarded by The

Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice in collaboration with the Arizona Department of

Education to study school safety and climate. The project starts this spring. I am the principal investigator for

a clinical trial funded by the American Diabetes Association to examine the benefit of sleep extension on

school performance and behaviors, neurobehavioral functioning, and health in youth with type 1 diabetes.

This projects funds five graduate students and provides research experience for a team of six undergraduate

students. Also, I was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study sleep in upper

elementary and middle school students as part of a new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

program.

Diversity: I am very proud of our success at recruiting students with diverse backgrounds. Given the location

of our program in the southwest, I believe it is important to train future bilingual school psychologists,

practitioners, and academics. Efforts to support students from underrepresented groups in pursuing research

and graduate school is also a priority for our program. Two examples of this include the receipt of a

supplement from the American Diabetes Association to support an undergraduate female student who

identifies as Latina. The other one is at the Graduate College level---Graduate Access Fellowship-one of our

first year students, Estrella Ochoa was meritoriously given this award.

Program Changes and Enhancements: We have had several retirements over the last three years. Our most

recent Program Director, Dr. David Wodrich, retired as of June 30, 2014. He continues to chair some

dissertations and was granted Professor Emeritus status. We are also fortunate to have the continued

contribution of Dr. Richard Morris, now Professor Emeritus, who served as Program Director for many years

and was instrumental in helping us achieve seven years of accreditation by the APA. Dr. Morris has

continued to work with the Juvenile Detention Center to establish a contract for services. This partnership

funds Dr. Kristin Thompson, Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice at half-time, and two clinical

assistantships for graduate students.

Happily, in addition to her services at the Juvenile Detention Center, Dr. Thompson continued her role in

instructing and supervising our students. Further, we were able to hire Dr. Cary Jordan as a full-time clinical

assistant professor of practice. Dr. Jordan received his Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of

Florida. He has assumed responsibility for the internship and externship classes as well as courses in

development, cultural diversity, and psychopathology. He is a great addition to our program faculty as

coordinator of internship and externship has evolved to a substantial responsibility given the fact that

students may apply pre-internship hours toward psychology licensure.

As most know, we are also in the process of a national search for a senior faculty member to assume the role

as Program Director. We had the great fortune of having three well-qualified candidates visit our campus.

We are happy to report that Dr. Jina Yoon will be joining us in August 2015! As Associate Program Director

next year, I will work with the new faculty member to maintain a seamless transition and ensure the

continuity of the program.

In sum, I am so honored to be serving as Interim Program Director and be part of such a strong school

psychology community. All of these accomplishments were made possible by our shared efforts. I am always

eager to hear about student and faculty ideas and experiences so please feel free to get in touch with me

about anything - or stop to say hello!

-Dr. Michelle Perfect

Interim Program Director

mperfect@email.arizona.edu

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Message From the SASP President

SASP holds a unique position with the

School Psychology Program,

providing a strong and diverse voice

for the interests of its students, and an

enthusiasm for shared learning and

experience. As such, SASP has been

at the forefront of multiple program

and community initiatives, particularly

those benefiting children and youth.

These initiatives have occurred as a

result of the dedication of program

students, and the willingness of

faculty to facilitate growth in these

joint endeavors. We aim to keep each

other and the community informed of

opportunities that will promote

services for healthy children in school,

at home, and in life.

- Lauren N. Meyer, M.A. Ph.D. Student, School Psychology SASP President

PROGRAM TIPS!

PRACTICUM LOGS: It’s never too early to log your practicum hours!! Signed, detailed logs are needed for courses, program requirements, internship, school

psychology certification, NCSP, and licensing. Both EdS and PhD students should regularly document all practicum hours. See SASP for a

recording of Dr. Thompson’s talk on how to log hours, or contact Dr. Thompson or your advisor for information or clarification on how to properly log your hours.

NETWORKING: Maintining close working relationships with your fellow peers, colleagues, and supervisors is important in helping ensure a successful graduate school experience, as well as in building a future career!

Networking now can help with future job placement, and provide support and consultation when you are a practicing school psychologist.

The Student Affiliates in School

Psychology (SASP) group is a graduate

student-led organization that seeks to

promote the active collaboration and

communication of school psychology

students, faculty members, and members

of the community in an effort to give a

voice to students within the program, and

those in the communities we serve. The

2014 - 2015 SASP executive board

includes nine positions: Lauren Meyer

(President), Jessica Simmons (Vice-

President), Leslie Anway (Treasurer),

Daniel Lamoreaux (Secretary), Laura

Kerry-Henkel (Resource Coordinator),

Jennifer Cardenas (Fundraising & Events

Coordinator), Isoken Idodo (Ph.D.

Representative), Olivia Kirk (Ed.S.

Representative), and Ariel McKinney

(First Year Representative).

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Dr. Cary Jordan (Assistant Professor of Practice):

Dr. Cary Jordan is a

recognized expert in

the treatment of Obsessive

Compulsive Disorder (OCD),

related Anxiety and Tic

Spectrum Disorders and

has several publications in

this area. His current research interests are focused

on using innovative

technology to improve

treatment adherence and

outcomes for children and adults with OCD,

related Anxiety, Tic disorders, and Depression.

Dr. Jordan is committed to student growth,

mentorship, and focuses on helping students build

applied skills in the areas of school and clinical

psychology, and scholarly research.

Fun Facts:

1) Dr. Jordan was a professional race car driver for

4 years when he was a teenager and at one time

was one of the youngest drivers in the country.

2) He grew up in rural Ohio and was an active

member of FFA and is tractor certified.

Dr. Mike Sulkowski

(Assistant Professor): His

research program focuses

on how risk and resiliency

factors influence the

academic and psychosocial

outcomes of youth who

have been victimized,

impacted by adverse

circumstances such as

becoming homeless, or are

socially disenfranchised more generally.

Fun Facts:

1) He was in a punk/ska band in high school (The

Best of Nothing). Among others, Dr. Sulkowski

and his band shared the stage with current

members of Passion Pit, the Mighty Mighty

Bosstones, the Casualties, and more!

2) Dr. Sulkowski was not the greatest student in

school. He graduated in the bottom half of his

class and got into a lot of trouble in high school.

Dr. Michelle Perfect (Associate Professor and

Interim Program Director): Her research focuses

on understanding the mental health and

educational needs of youth who have chronic

medical conditions (e.g., diabetes), evidence

insufficient sleep duration or other sleep

disturbances, or experience adversities (e.g.,

maltreatment, trauma). In addition, her research

considers resilient characteristics in youth to better

manage their health concerns and succeed in

school. She has further published or presented on

professional development issues, such as graduate

level training for school psychologists to be

mental health service providers and the challenges

of school psychology graduates obtaining APA

accredited or APPIC internships.

On a personal note, she has been married for

over 10 years and has two children, ages 3 and 6,

who provide real-world examples for her

development and early childhood classes. Aside

from child-oriented outings, her favorite

recreational activity is scuba diving.

Dr. Katie Eklund (Assistant

Professor): Dr. Eklund has

co-authored a number of

publications on universal

screening for behavioral

and emotional concerns and

school climate. Dr. Eklund's

broad research interests

include early identification

and intervention for

childhood behavioral and emotional concerns,

school climate, cultural competency, and positive

psychology. Dr. Eklund's teaching interests are in

the areas of school-based academic and behavioral

interventions, cultural competency, crisis

intervention, child and adolescent psychotherapy,

and problem solving and consultation. In her spare

time, Dr. Eklund enjoys running, cycling,

spending time outdoors, and traveling. She is

known to be a bit of a foodie with a sweet tooth.

School Psychology Faculty

Program Tip: Save your syllabi! You may need these when applying

for certification or licensure in other states.

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Dr. Kristin Thompson (Assistant Professor of Practice): She

teaches courses in assessment, and provides clinical

supervision for students. Dr. Thompson’s main areas of

interest are juvenile delinquency and disruptive behavior

disorders. She supervises graduate students completing clinical

assistantships with the local juvenile detention center, and her

primary research focus is examining the relationship between

juvenile delinquency and disability. Dr. Thompson also

maintains a part-time private practice in which she provides

psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

Fun Facts:

1) Dr. Thompson is a graduate from the U of A School

Psychology program – living proof that students make it thru!

2) She loves competition and has played in an organized adult

kickball league for the past four years (Go Trident Baby

SEALs!).

School Psychology Faculty Cont.

Introducing the First Year Cohort! The nine students that make up the first year

cohort come from various backgrounds, cultures, and from different parts of the

country. There are four PhD students: Megan Beardmore, Grai Bluez, Ariel

McKinney, and Estrella Ochoa. There are five EdS students: Fedra Calderon, Caitlyn

Francis, Kathie Newton, Jackie Picton, and Christina Paz.

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Who are the Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) and what

is their mission? SASP is a student-led organization recognized by

Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological

Association. The University of Arizona SASP chapter aims to provide

support, professional development, philanthropic, and social

opportunities for students currently in the U of A School Psychology

program. SASP promotes active collaboration and communication of

school psychology students, faculty, and community members in order

to refine the school psychology curriculum and program objectives,

facilitate professional development opportunities, promote cultural

diversity and tolerance, and act as a change agent to improve

opportunities for SP students and children in our community.

This year, SASP has some wonderful projects on their agenda. To kick

off the new school year, SASP invited all current students, faculty,

administrative staff, and site supervisors to the annual program

interaction BBQ. Over 30 students, faculty, and community school

psychologists attended. The night was a huge success, highlighted by

good company and good conversation.

Early in September, SASP registered as a student team for the

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness

Walk, a fundraising event aimed at promoting awareness for suicide

prevention. On Sunday, October 5th

, ten School Psychology students

and friends of the UA-SP program joined approximately 600 other

participants in a walk around Reid Park in downtown Tucson. SASP

more than doubled their original goal, becoming the ninth top

fundraising team among 68 teams.

With the holiday season approaching, SASP recognizes what a

difficult time this can be for children and youth in the community. As

a result, SASP is collaborating with the University of Arizona College

of Education and Youth on Their Own, a non-profit organization and

student drop out prevention program, to provide a healthier holiday

season for those in need. Throughout the months of November and

December, SASP & the College of Education will be collecting

canned foods, hygiene products, and household items to deliver to

Youth on Their Own, a donation that we foresee will make a big

difference. If you’d like to become more involved in this fundraiser,

contact SASP Ed.S. Representative Olivia Kirk

(OliviaK27@email.arizona.edu).

SASP has coordinated the

development of the

University of Arizona

School Psychology

Program T-Shirt. Orders

are now being accepted.

T-shirts are navy blue

100% Gildan heavy

cotton. The UA-SP logo

will appears on the front

while our data driven

philosophy will appear on

the back. T-shirts cost

$13.00.

SASP enjoyed successful

fall semester and looks

forward to another series

of useful and exciting

events in the spring.

T-Shirts for $13!!

Who is SASP?

Megan Beardmore: Megan is a first year PhD student who had an article published in her

hometown’s local newspaper about her family and her decision to attend UA for her graduate studies.

Megan has also obtained a job with H.O.P.E. as an ABA Tutor.

Olivia Kirk: Olivia is currently employed with Positive ABA, where she provides Positive Behavior

Analysis and tutoring to children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Working

with Positive ABA has been a great experience for Olivia, which has allowed her to learn to work with

kids with behavioral and developmental disabilities in the field.

Savanah Wright: Savanah gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in May who is 5 months old now. We

are all so happy for you and your family. Congratulations Savanah!

Stephanie Dinner: Stephanie recently moved back to Phoenix this summer and is currently on

internship at Paradise Valley Unified School District.

The entire program, faculty and staff, would like to congratulate of the students in their

accomplishments and exciting endeavors! We wish you all the best and are extremely proud of you!

Student Updates

Recent Awards and Honors

Caitlyn Francis (1

st year EdS student): All-Academic PAC 12 First Team NCAA Women’s

Volleyball, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Medalist for the Department of

Psychology at Arizona State University

Natalie Loomis (3rd

year PhD student): Mary F. & Maude Miller Scholarship (College of

Education Competitive Scholarship)

Ariel McKinney (1st

year PhD student): Ora Bretall Scholarship (College of Education Competitive

Scholarship

Lauren Meyer (2nd

year PhD student): Arizona State Savings & Credit Union, Community Leader

Scholarship Mesa Community College, Adjunct Faculty Professional Growth Award & Grant (2014)

Estrella Ochoa (1st year PhD student): Graduate Access Fellowship

Jessica Simmons (2nd

year PhD student): College of Education Graduate Student Travel Grant

Award

Katherine Stoll (4th

year PhD student): Erasmus Graduate Scholar (College of Education

Competitive Scholarship); Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disorders Fellowship

Miriam Thompson (5th

year PhD student): Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship, 2014-2015 & Student

Affairs Impact Award Nominee, 2013-2014

Mathew Turley (6th

year PhD student): Erasmus Graduate Scholar (College of Education

Competitive Scholarship)

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Graduate Assistantships and Campus

Employment

Isoken Adodo (2

nd year PhD student) is a Graduate Assistant serving as the President's Chief of Staff for the

Graduate and Professional Student Council.

Grai Bluez (first year PhD student) is a student worker on a Smith Faculty Award grant under the

supervision of Dr. Perfect to study the effect of sleep on decision-making, alertness, and well-being among

teachers.

Shana Burgos Destephanis (3rd

year PhD student) is a Graduate Research Associate at the Strategic

Alternative Learning Techniques Center. She manages data related to self-determination and retention

among students with learning needs.

Sara Frye (3rd

year PhD student), Madison Schroeder (3rd

year PhD student), Nicholas Tanner (3rd

year PhD student), are Graduate Research Associates on an American Diabetes Association Grant (PI:

Dr. Perfect) to examine the impact of sleep on daytime functioning and glucose control. Estrella Ochoa

and Grai Bluez are also employed as student workers on the project.

Malo Jones (4th

year PhD student) is a Graduate Assistant at Career Services where he is a career

counselor.

Olivia Kirk (2nd

year EdS student) is a student worker for Dr. Sulkowski; she assists on data

coordination for Youth on their Own, an organization that serves homeless youth.

Danny Lamereaux (3rd

year PhD student) is an Education Programs Evaluator in the College of Optical

Sciences.

Lauren Meyer (2nd

year PhD student) and Miriam Thompson (5th

year PhD student) are Graduate

Assistants at Think Tank, which is an on-campus academic support center, offering services online and in

person.

Katherine Stoll (4th

year PhD student) and Savannah Wright (3rd

year PhD student) are Clinical

Assistants under a contract with Pima County Juvenile Courts. They conduct psychological evaluations

under the supervision of Dr. Thompson.

Jessica Simmons (2nd

year PhD student) is a Graduate Assistant working as a Database Coordinator in

the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Cassandra Hicks (PhD student) is a Graduate Assistant working for Dr. Perfect on the ADA research

project.

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Current Practicum Placements

The following are examples of possible practicum placements. If interested, please talk to your

advisor or the practicum coordinator for more information on how you can get experience in one of

these settings.

1. Casa de Los Ninos

Casa de los Ninos Behavioral Health Services provides assessments, counseling, psychiatric

care, medication, and support and rehabilitation services to eligible children and young adults

under the age of 22 with a focus on members who are or have been involved in foster care. Casa

de los Ninos provides in-home, after hour and weekend services to meet the needs and schedules

of the families served and is a comprehensive service provider in Pima County, funded through

the Community Partnership of Southern Arizona (CPSA).

2. Pima County Juvenile Court Center

Pima County Juvenile Courts serves as a mental health practicum site. Under the supervision

of Dr. Thompson, graduate students conduct court-ordered psychological and psychoeducational

assessments with delinquent youth. The purpose of the assessments is to provide appropriate

mental health diagnoses, as well as to assist the courts in identifying appropriate treatment

recommendations (e.g. inpatient substance abuse treatment, therapeutic group home,

multisystemic therapy). Students are exposed to a variety of mental health disorders, including

disruptive behavior disorders, internalizing and mood disorders, and substance abuse disorders.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in treatment team meetings, attend court

hearings, and interact with court personnel. Students appropriate for this placement are typically

in their 3rd

or 4th

year of graduate training, and they need prior mental health practica or work

experience.

3. Providence Corporation of Arizona.

Providence provides behavioral, psychiatric, and counseling services to individuals, parents,

and families in the community. Practicum experiences include: implementing individual cognitive

behavioral therapy, conducting home visits, facilitating and leading Child and Family Team

(CFT) Meetings, completing service plans, managing client information in an online database

known as Avatar, and participating in staffings (i.e., meeting with other clinical professionals to

discuss a case). Practicum students appropriate for this placement are typically in their 3rd or 4th

year and requires a yearlong commitment. This placement is on hiatus while the agency

reorganizes.

4. Tu Nidito Tu Nidito is a non-profit agency that provides bereavement and grief support services.

Practicum experiences include co-facilitating bereavement support groups for children, assisting

with event preparation, participating as mentor in Camp Erin retreat event, and shadowing in-

home bereavement service providers. Requires a commitment of an academic year. Practicum

students appropriate for this placement are typically in their second of graduate training or those

advanced students interested in gaining experience with running support groups.

5. University of Arizona Medical Center Students work under the supervision of Dr. Katanis to conduct therapy with children and

families who present with a variety of issues including autism, depression, anxiety, disruptive

behavior disorders. Practicum students appropriate for this placement are 4th

year students, or 3rd

year students with previous therapy training and experiences.

Clinical or Hospital-Based Settings

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1. Tucson Unified School District (TUSD)

School-based placements are available in a variety of schools across TUSD. Current school

placements include:

Whitemore Elementary

Alice Vail Middle School

Kellond Elementary School

Steele Elementary School

Rincon High School

Robison Elementary School

2. Sunnyside School District

School-based placements are available in a variety of schools across SUSD. Current school

placements include:

Ocotillo Elementary

Summit View Elementary

Gallego Elementary

3. Marana School District (MUSD)

School-based placements are available in a variety of schools across Marana. Current school

placements include:

Ironwood Ridge High School

Tortolita Middle School

4. Flowing Wells District

School-based placements are available in Flowing Wells, including:

Centennial Elementary

Laguna Elementary

Douglas Elementary

5. Vail School District

School-based placements are available in several schools within Vail School District, including:

Ocotillo Ridge Elementary

Desert Willow Elementary

School-Based Settings

Q: How do you decide which practicum placement is right for you?

A: All school psychology students must spend a minimum number of hours and

develop basic competencies in a school-based setting. Additional practicum

placement settings are chosen based on degree, internship and career goals. Talk with your advisor to determine which experiences will meet your training and future

career needs.

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Current Internship Placements

Starting to think about internship? A good strategy for finding an internship is

seeing where previous students have been. EdS and PhD students obtained a variety

of internship placements for the 2014-2015 academic year. Current internship

placements are listed below:

School-Based Internship Settings: Humboldt Unified School District (Prescott Valley, AZ) Marana Unified School District (Marana, AZ)

Paradise Valley Unified School District (Paradise Valley, AZ) Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD) Tucson Unified School District (TUSD)

Vail School District (Vail, AZ)

Other Internship Settings: Blythedale Children’s Hospital (Valhalla, NY)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (Okinawa, Japan) Pittsburgh Psychology Internship Consortium (Pittsburg, PA)

APA-Accredited Internships: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Houston, TX) Lewisville Independent School District (Lewisville, TX) Louise R. Goldhagen Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (Tallahassee, FL) Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Virginia Beach, VA)

Program Tip: If you are a PhD student, it is never too early to start preparing for an APA-Accredited internship. It is a competitive process, so you should start discussing this with your advisor in your first year of grad school so you can start building a strong CV and getting diverse clinical experiences.

APAGS http://www.apa.org/apags/ provides detailed information on APA-Accredited internships and how to help decide if it is right for your training and career goals.

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Recent Faculty & Student Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles Eklund, K., *Tanner, N., *Stoll, K., & *Anway, L. (2014). Identification of emotional and behavioral concerns among gifted learners. School Psychology Quarterly, 29, 50-52.

Eklund, K., & *Tanner, N. (2014). Providing multi-tiered systems of support for behavior: Conducting behavior screening at school. Principal Leadership, 10, 50-52. Eklund, K., *Murrieta, I., & *Aros-O’Malley, M. (2014). Multicultural supervision: What difference does difference make? Contemporary School Psychology, 18, 195-204. Perfect, M.M., Levine-Donnerstein, D., Archbold, K., Goodwin, J.E., & Quan, S.F. (2014). The

contribution of multiple sleep disturbances on school and psychosocial functioning. Psychology in the Schools, 51, 273-295.

Perfect, M.M. (2014). The relations of sleep and glucose to school performance in youth with

type I diabetes. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 30, 7 - 28. Perfect, M.M. (2014). Evidence for a sleep health education program? Journal of Clinical Sleep

Medicine, 10, 793 – 794.

Sulkowski, M. L., Bauman, S., *Dinner, S., Nixon, C., & Davis, S. (2014). An investigation into how students’ respond to being victimized by peer aggression. Journal of School Violence, 13, 339–358. doi: 10.1080/15388220.2013.857344 Sulkowski, M. L., & Michael, K. (2014). Meeting the mental health needs of homeless students in schools: A multi-tiered system of support framework. Children and Youth Services Review, 44, 145–151.doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2014.06.014 *Tesoro, A., Thompson, K.C., & Morris, R. J. (2014). Racial differences in academic achievement

among juvenile offenders. Journal of Learning and Instruction, 36, 207-212. Newsletter Articles and Chapters McDonald, M., Pedley, T., von der Embse, N., Barbarasch, B., & Sulkowski, M. L. (2014). Advocacy and the early career professional: Transforming theory into practice. Communiqué, 42, 1 & 13-14. Perfect, M.M., *Frye, S. (2014). Resiliency in pediatric chronic illness. In Resilience

Enhancement for Youth in Diverse Populations (423 – 446), S. Prince-Embury, S & D.H. Saklofske (Eds), Springer, New York.

Sulkowski, M. L., & Kaczor, C. (2014). School-based service delivery to homeless students: Overcoming significant barriers. Communiqué, 43, 1 & 28-31.

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Recent Faculty & Student Presentations

Eklund, K., *Aros, M., & *Murrieta, I. (2014, February). Multicultural supervision: What difference does difference make? Paper presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Washington, D.C. *Grapin, S., Sulkowski, M.L. (2014, February). The power and promise of social emotional

learning programs. Poster presented at National Association of School Psychologist Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

Perfect, M., *Stoll, K.A., Thompson, K.C., *Scott, R., & *Chapman, O. (August, 2014).

Integrating Multiple Systems of Care in Foster Care Youth. (Chair: Perfect) Symposium presentation at the 122nd annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

*Stoll, K., A., *Tesoro, A., *Wright, S.G., & Thompson, K.C. (February, 2014). Identifying the

social-emotional needs of juvenile offenders using the BASC-2. Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

Sulkowski, M.L. (2014, February). Teachers’ responses to peer victimization. Paper presented

at National Association of School Pscyhologists Annual Convention, Washington, DC. *Tesoro, A., *Stoll, K.A., *Wright, S.G., & Thompson, K.C. (February 2014). Basic reading skills

among a diverse juvenile delinquent population. Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

Thompson, K.C., *Wright, S., *Tesoro, A., & *Stoll, K.A. (February, 2014). Neuropsychological

functioning of juvenile delinquents: Implications for academic interventions. Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Washington, DC.

*Wright, S.G., Thompson, K.C., *Stoll, K.A., & *Tesoro, A. (February, 2014). Relationship

between student arrest history and academic functioning. Poster presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

*Denotes a University of Arizona student co-author

UPCOMING IN THE NEXT EDITION (LATE SPRING 2015)

UA Chandler School Psychology Program News & Updates

Alumni Updates Faculty Grant Updates

2015-2016 Internship Announcements New Faculty Publications & Presentations

National Association of School Psychologists Conference Highlights SASP Corner

And many other exciting features…