College of Education. School Psychology Education Specialist

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1 College of Education School Psychology Education Specialist

2 GRADUATE Program Overview Recent Improvements Expected Outcomes and Results Plans for Further Improvement

3 Program Overview The school psychology program provides broader experiences in psychometrics and interventions and, in addition, focuses on consultation, preventative strategies, training, program development, and program administration. The knowledge base expands the student s exposure in learning measurement, behavior pathology, community psychology, multicultural influences, and organizational behavior. Models of service delivery are explored. The objectives of the Ed.S. School Psychology Program are to strengthen and extend the master s-level students knowledge and skills. The School Psychology Program aligns itself with the Troy University mission in the areas of meeting the needs of the school community by being trained, equipped professional school psychologist to meet the needs of students in order to better prepare to be global citizens.

4 Program Overview Goals and Objectives The school psychology program provides broader experiences in psychometrics and interventions and, in addition, focuses on consultation, preventative strategies, training, program development, and program administration. The knowledge base expands the student s exposure in learning measurement, behavior pathology, community psychology, multicultural influences, and organizational behavior. Models of service delivery are explored. The objectives of the Ed.S. School Psychology Program are to strengthen and extend the master s-level students knowledge and skills so that the students will become informed decision makers, consultants, and facilitators for the education of children and the operation of schools; select, administer, score and interpret tests, and communicate data in a wide variety of ways and to diverse populations; intervene directly through counseling, cognitive-behavioral, and psychoeducational techniques, as well as early intervention and preventive programs; intervene directly through consultation, training, and program development in schools and communities; and develop and to administer programs regarding the above.

5 Curriculum Committee The purpose of the curriculum committee is to participate in discussions of all curriculum issues involved in core and specialty courses, determine (vote on) these issues, assess and evaluate program progress, implement curriculum changes to insure compliance with and maintain SACS, CACREP (Clinical Mental Health, Community Counseling, School Counseling ), CORE (Rehabilitation Counseling), NCATE & Florida, Georgia, and Alabama Department of Education (School Counseling, School Psychology, School Psychometry) Accreditation, and manage non-accredited programs (Substance Abuse, Corrections Counseling).

6 Curriculum Committee Activity This body met face to face at least twice a year during the 07-08, and academic years (See minutes/notes) and via phone, and videoconferencing between face-to-face meetings (See s). Working with the College of Education Dean, Dr. Lance Tatum, and Associate Deans Dr. Robin Bynum, Dr. Pam Arrington, and Dr. Dianne Gossett, we have successfully earned system wide NCATE accreditation, system wide CORE accreditation and site specific CACREP accreditation at the Southeast Region Sites (Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Panama City, Ft. Walton Beach, Orlando, Pensacola, and Tampa, FL locations) and Dothan (Community and School Counseling) while maintaining CACREP site specific accreditation at Montgomery (School, Community), Troy (School, Community) and Phenix City (School, Community, and Clinical Mental Health).

7 Curriculum Committee Members Faculty by Site and Program: Dothan Campus (Alabama Program) Dr. Brian Boehman, School Psychology, School Psychometry Dr. Ginger Mayer, School Counseling Dr. Emma Peden, Rehabilitation Counseling Dr. Chieko Koyoma, Community Counseling, Substance Abuse Dr. Brent Tucker, Community Counseling Montgomery Campus (Alabama Program) Dr. Eddie Clark, Chair, Substance Abuse, Community Counseling Dr. Lynn Boyd, Community Dr. Cozetta Shannon, Rehabilitation Counseling Dr. Kathleen Krach, School Psychology, School Psychometry [Attempting to fill f/t position for School Counseling Faculty]

8 Curriculum Committee Members Faculty by Site and Program: Phenix City Campus (Alabama Program) Dr. Catherine Ness, Chair, Community and Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dr. Michael Burgan, School Counseling Dr. David Hollingsworth, Community Counseling Dr. Robert Carlson, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dr. Suzanne Tew-Washburn, Rehabilitation Counseling Dr. Andrew Cox, Clinical Mental Health, Community Counseling Troy Campus (Alabama Program) Dr. Andy Creamer, Chair, Community Counseling Dr. Leila Vaughn, Student Affairs Counseling and School Counseling Dr. Bradley Willis, Community Counseling Dr. Mary Anne Templeton, Rehabilitation Counseling Dr. Jeanne Wright, Community Counseling

9 Curriculum Committee Members Faculty by Site and Program: Southeast Region (Global Campus Programs in Georgia and Florida) Dr. Carol Lewis, Chair, Community Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Housed at Pensacola location Augusta, GA Dr. Frank Browning, Community Counseling Dr. Deborah Wilson, Community Counseling Dr. Duane Halbur (New as of 2010) Ft. Walton Beach, FL Dr. Dorothy (Dodie) Meier, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Teach out at Jacksonville, FL Dr. William Cavitt, Social Services Counseling Orlando, FL Dr. Greg Dawson, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Dr. Linda Vanderbleek, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Dr. Jeffrey Haynes, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling

10 Curriculum Committee Members Faculty by Site and Program: Southeast Region (Global Campus Programs in Georgia and Florida) Panama City, FL Dr. Trey Fitch, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling (New as of 2010) Dr. Jennie Marshall, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling (New as of 2010) Pensacola, FL Dr. Carol Lewis, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling Dr. Lamon Small, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Dr. William Cavitt, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Services Counseling Tampa, FL Dr. Michael Sunich, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling Dr. Stephen Guinta, Clinical Mental Health, Social Services Counseling (New as of 2010) Teachout at Holliman AFB, New Mexico Dr. Dorothy (Dodie) Meier, Community, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

11 Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods: Expected Outcome Course(s) Assessment(s) EO 1: Students will demonstrate appropriate, accurate decision making skills relating to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a school psychology program. CP 7700 CP7794 EO 2: Students will demonstrate understanding of developmental, proactive, and preventive focus of the school psychology program and its various components in the school system. EO 3: Students will demonstrate ability to facilitate academic, career, and personal-social development of K-12 students CP 7700 CP7794 CP 7700 CP7794

12 Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods: Expected Outcome Course(s) Assessment(s) EO 4:Student will demonstrate ability to develop data-driven strategies that impact critical elements that reflect the greatest needs within the school system CP 7700 CP7794 EO 5: Student will demonstrate ability to develop appropriate behavioral interventions and learning interventions for students CP 7700 CP7702 EO 6: Student will demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with parents, school personnel, and community agencies to facilitate student learning; and manage a comprehensive developmental counseling program CP 7700 CP7794

13 Program Overview The Ed.S. in School Psychology is offered at the Dothan, Alabama, Campus. During the academic year, there were no students enrolled in the Educational Specialist program in School Psychology. During the academic year, there were no students enrolled in the Educational Specialist program in School Psychology. During the academic year, there were no students enrolled in the Educational Specialist program in School Psychology. During the academic year, there were no students enrolled in the Educational Specialist program in School Psychology.

14 Expected Outcomes and Results EO 1: Students will demonstrate appropriate, accurate decision making skills relating to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a school psychology program. Passing CP 7794 Performance during CP 7700(Adv. Practicum in Group Leadership) In academic year 2006, 100% of students (N=2)enrolled in Field Project, PSY 7794, achieved a B or better. In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=2) enrolled in Field Project, PSY 7794, achieved a B or better. In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=7) achieved a B or better in Advanced Practicum in Group Leadership)

15 Expected Outcomes and Results EO 2: Students will demonstrate understanding of developmental, proactive, and preventive focus of the school psychology program and its various components in the school system. Performance during CP7700(Adv. Practicum in Group Leadership) Passing CP 7794(Field Project) or CP 7795, 7796 In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=7) achieved a B or better in Adv. Practicum in Group Leadership (PSY 7700). In academic year 2006, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project, PSY In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project.

16 Expected Outcomes and Results EO 3: Student will demonstrate ability to facilitate academic, career, and personal-social development of K-12 students Passing CP 7700(Adv. Practicum in Group Leadership) Passing CP 7794 or CP 7795, 7796 In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=7) achieved a B or better in Adv. Practicum in Group Leadership (PSY In academic year 2006, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project, PSY 7794) In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project, PSY In academic year 2007, 1005 of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project, PSY 7794(Spring Term).

17 Expected Outcomes and Results EO 4: Student will demonstrate ability to develop datadriven strategies that impact critical elements that reflect the greatest needs within the school system Completion of a data-driven study during CP 7794 or CP In academic year 2006, 100% of students (N=2)achieved a B or better in PSY 7794, Field Project. In academic year2007, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project. In academic year 2008, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in Field Project.

18 Expected Outcomes and Results EO 5: Student will demonstrate ability to develop appropriate behavioral interventions and learning interventions for students Passing CP 7702 Passing CP 6669 In academic year 2005,100% of students (N=1) achieved a B or better in Behavior Path., CP In academic year 2006, 100% of students (N=4) achieved a B or better in CP 6669, Behavior Path.

19 Expected Outcomes and Results EO 6: Student will demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with parents, school personnel, and community agencies to facilitate student learning; and manage a comprehensive developmental counseling program Passing CP 7794 or 7795 Passing CP 7700 In academic year 2006, 100% of students, )N=2), achieved a B or better in CP 7794, Field Project. In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N=2) achieved a B or better in CP 7794, Field Project. In academic year 2008, 100% of students (N=2) 100% of students achieved a B or better in CP 7794, Field Project. In academic year 2007, 100% of students (N-7) achieved a B or better in CP 7700, Adv. Practicum in Group Leadership.

20 Plans for Further Improvement All Student Learning Outcomes met or exceeded Plans based on curriculum faculty observations Continue to review program for quality assurance strategies that meet or exceed CACREP standards and requirements. Continue to review program for quality assurance strategies that meet or exceed ASDE standards and requirements.