2010
MSPA
MIDWINTER
CONFERENCE
MSPA Conference Information
The 2010 Minnesota School Psychologists Association (MSPA) Midwinter Conference
was held on...
January 21 (Thursday) and January 22 (Friday).
MSPA Midwinter Conference Brochure is
here!
Register online through Eventbrite
here!
Location:
Minneapolis Airport Marriott
2020 American Blvd East
Bloomington, MN 55425
1-800-228-9290
Hotel Accommodations:
Simply mention our Group Name (MSPA) and your dates of stay to reserve
your room at the discounted $109 sleeping room rate.
Disability Services: Attendees at MSPA sponsored
events who have a physical or medical disability, either temporary or
permanent, may be eligible for reasonable accommodations at the event.
In order to receive such accommodations at the event, attendees must
identify themselves in advance of the event. Send an email to
Karla Wells at
Karla.Wells@district196.org as soon as possible.
Conference Keynote Speakers
Read Sulik
We are pleased to have Dr. Read Sulik, child
psychiatrist and Assistant Commissioner of the Chemical and Mental
Health Services Administration at the Minnesota Department of Human
Services, presenting a keynote address entitled “Seven Goals of
Achieving Excellence in Mental Health.” You may recognize Dr. Sulik from
the mental health teacher training videos produced by the Minnesota
Department of Education a few years ago.
Patti L. Harrison
Dr. Patti L. Harrison, NASP President, will present,
"School Psychologists: Promoting Competence, Capacity, and Opportunities
for Children, Families, and Schools.
Get Presentation (pdf) handouts here
Conference Sessions
Students with Mental Illness: Physician
Collaboration with School Psychologists
Elizabeth Reeve, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Health Partners Medical Group
Get PowerPoint here
Curriculum-Based Measurement of Oral Reading
(CBM-R): Progress Monitoring to Evaluate Instructional Effects
Ted Christ
University of Minnesota
Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Tests:
What I've Learned from 35 Years of IQ Testing, Development and Research
Kevin McGrew
Woodcock-Munoz Foundation and University of Minnesota
Get Presentation (pdf) handouts here
Interventions for Students with Autism
Stacy Ness, Special Education Building Coordinator
Nicole Norlander, Autism Behavior Consultant
Osseo School District
Get PowerPoint
here
Direct Behavior Rating (DBR): Evidence and
Recommendations for Use to Monitor Classroom Behavior
Ted Christ
University of Minnesota
Making Ethical Decisions: A Discussion of
NASP-Created Materials for Training in Ethical Standards
Andrea Bie, School Psychologist (On Leave)
District 196
Visiting Assistant Professor
Luther College, Decorah IA
Get PowerPoint here
RtI in Practice: Systems Change in the
Hiawatha Valley Education District
Dan Hyson, Data Management Coordinator
Lisa Skifton, Lead School Psychologist
Hiawatha Valley Education District
Get PowerPoint here
Common Characteristics and Concomitant
Problems of Gifted and Talented Learners
Wendy Behrens, Gifted and Talented Education Specialist
Minnesota Department of Education
Get Presentation (pdf) handouts here
Update on Use of Restrictive Procedures
Ellen Nacik, EBD/PBIS Specialist
Minnesota Department of Education
Data-Based Decision-Making in Practice:
Practical Strategies for School Psychologists
Dan Hyson, Data Management Coordinator
Hiawatha Valley Education District
Get Presentation (doc) handouts here
Get PowerPoint here
Discussion Group for School Psychology
Trainers
Facilitator: Kevin J. Filter, Associate Professor of Psychology
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Questions?
If you have any questions about the conference or if you are a members of another professional organization interested in attending and would like rate information, then please contact Karla Wells at Karla.Wells@district196.org or Mindy Butman at butmanm@tracy.k12.mn.us .