Pandemics, Trauma, and Emotional Disturbance

Virtual, January 20

11:00 a.m.- noon ET SESSION FULL

NEW SESSION ADDED: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET

Presenter(s): Theo Miron, PsyS, and Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

Description: Earn 1 hour of NASP CPD credit* at a FREE webinar and live Q&A. The learning outcomes of this webinar are:

• Understand the history and definition of an Emotional Disturbance (ED)
• Examine the features of ED including associated DSM-V disorders
• Explore trends in (ED) identification and discuss possible explanations
• Define and understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Describe the current COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on trauma/ACEs
• Examine the overlap of ED criteria with the emotional/behavioral difficulties that may manifest through significant and prolonged trauma
• Explore the structure and value of using the EDDT to assess for the presence or absence of ED

Registration link for 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. session: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: B

*Participants wishing to receive NASP continuing professional development credit must attend the entire live webinar and complete the post-webinar evaluation form. PAR is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to provide continuing education for psychologists. PAR maintains responsibility for the program and its content. PAR’s NASP APS Provider Number is 1051.

Assessing the Multiple Causes of Trauma Across the Age Span

Virtual, January 29

Presenter(s): Melissa Milanak, PhD and Kevin Lauer, PhD

Description: Attendees of this webinar will learn about the following trauma instruments:

• Detailed Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress (DAPS)
• Trauma Symptom Inventory–2 (TSI-2)
• Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC)
• Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children (TSCYC)
• Pandemic Anxiety Screener for Students—12: Research Edition (PASS-12)

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: B

RIAS-2 Remote Administration: What’s a School Psych To Do?

Virtual, January 14 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Terri Sisson, EdS, Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD

Description: In this webinar, you will:

• Understand the difference between Remote and In-Person e-administration
• Understand the equivalency of the RIAS-2 when administered face-to-face and remotely
• Understand how to give the RIAS-2 remotely using videoconferencing software and the whiteboard feature

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: C

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, January 8 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: A real time tour of some of the lesser-known features of PARiConnect, including tips and tricks to help save you time. Designed for users who are already comfortable with the platform, but would like to know more!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: A

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, January 7 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: A real time tour of PARiConnect, including tips for new users and demonstration of the different administration options. Perfect for new users just getting started.

• Learn how to purchase and manage your inventory
• Understand how to assign assessments by email or in-office
• Learn how to generate and save reports

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: A

Overview of the Feifer Family of Products

Virtual, December 17 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP, and Terri Sisson, EdS

Description: Earn 1 hour of NASP CPD credit* at a FREE webinar and live Q&A on Thursday, December 17 at 11 a.m. ET and listen to Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP, present the Feifer family of products. Attendees of this webinar will be able to:

• Understand the basics of how neuropsychology impacts academic achievement
• Learn how the Feifer products measure the neuropsychological processes of reading, math, and writing
• Gain awareness of the specific areas of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia

There will be a live question & answer after the presentation.

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: B

*Participants wishing to receive NASP continuing professional development credit must attend the entire live webinar and complete the post-webinar evaluation form. PAR is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to provide continuing education for psychologists. PAR maintains responsibility for the program and its content. PAR’s NASP APS Provider Number is 1051.

Overview of the RAIT and the TOGRA

Virtual, December 10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Melissa Milanak, PhD and Kevin Lauer, PhD

Description: Melissa Milanak, PhD and Kevin Lauer, PhD will provide an overview of subset, scoring, and normative sample and index comparisons on:

• The Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test (RAIT)
• The Test of General Reasoning Ability (TOGRA)
• Considerations for remote administration
• Review of digital and remote assessment instruments available through PAR

There will be a live question & answer after the presentation.

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: B

Executive Functions & ADHD: Evidence-Based Assessment with the BRIEF2

Virtual, December 1 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD

Description: Earn 1 hour of NASP CPD credit* at a FREE webinar and live Q&A on Tuesday, December 1 at 11am ET to learn more about the BRIEF2 ADHD Form. BRIEF2 coauthor Peter K. Isquith, PhD will review how to increase the expertise in identifying students with ADHD subtypes using evidence-based assessment with the BRIEF2. After this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to:

• Explain the relationship between executive functions and ADHD diagnoses
• Compare BRIEF2 profiles with established profiles in students with ADHD subtypes
• Use classification tables to estimate the likelihood of ADHD diagnosis

There will be a live question & answer after the presentation.

Registration link: Register here

Qual level required for attendees: B

*Participants wishing to receive NASP continuing professional development credit must attend the entire live webinar and complete the post-webinar evaluation form. PAR is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to provide continuing education for psychologists. PAR maintains responsibility for the program and its content. PAR’s NASP APS Provider Number is 1051.

Executive Function & ADHD: A View From the Conductor

Virtual, November 24 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Peter K. Isquith, PhD

Description: Earn 1 hour of NASP CPD credit* at a FREE webinar and live Q&A on Tuesday, November 24 at 11am ET to learn more about executive functions and ADHD. BRIEF2 coauthor Peter K. Isquith, PhD will discuss how to improve expertise in understanding and assessing executive functioning in students diagnosed with ADHD. After this workshop, participants will have a better understanding of how to:

• Define executive function & ADHD
• Describe methods of assessing EF
• Articulate the relationship between EF & ADHD

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, November 17 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: A real time tour of some of the lesser-known features of PARiConnect, including tips and tricks to help save you time. Designed for users who are already comfortable with the platform, but would like to know more!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, November 16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: A real time tour of PARiConnect, including tips for new users and demonstration of the different administration options. Perfect for new users just getting started.

• Learn how to purchase and manage your inventory
• Understand how to assign assessments by email or in-office
• Learn how to generate and save reports

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

Trauma and COVID-19: What School Professionals Can Do to Help

Virtual, November 12 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Terri Sisson, EdS and Carrie Champ Morera, PsyD, NCSP, LP

Description: When children are able to return to the classroom, they, teachers, and school professionals will be facing an unprecedented situation. The learning outcome of this webinar will be:

• To prepare school staff by providing a brief history of trauma
• A review of the effects of quarantine on children
• A discussion of what issues staff can expect when children return to school

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

FAW Administration and Scoring Tips

Virtual, November 11 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenter(s): Sue Trujillo, MS

Description: Join us as we examine the Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW) Administration and Scoring Guide, a unique tool packed with information, tips, and examples. There will be a live Q&A after the presentation. Topics covered in this session include:

• Highlights of each section of the FAW Administration and Scoring Guide
• How to score writing samples for the Executive Working Memory, Expository Writing, and Story Mapping subtests
• A review of the nuances of scoring the Motor Planning Subtest

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

Digital and Remote Assessments

Virtual, November 5 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Sierra Iwanicki, PhD, and Melissa E. Milanak, PhD

Description: Each session will discuss:

• How to use digital and remote assessments while retaining integrity and security
• Potential concerns when administering tests via telehealth technologies
• The performance of paper-and-pencil vs. digital/remote administration of various instruments
• The benefits of using PARiConnect, our online administration platform
• And much more!

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

PAI Plus Training Webinar

Virtual, October 29 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Sierra Iwanicki, PhD, and Kevin Lauer, PhD

Description: Join us to learn more about the Personality Assessment Inventory and the updates that are now available in the PAI Plus.

• Development and overview of the PAI
• Goals for PAI Plus and new features
• Live Q&A

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

PARiConnect Advanced Tips and Tricks—For Experienced Users

Virtual, October 22 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: A real-time tour of some of the lesser-known features of PARiConnect, including tips and tricks to help save you time. Designed for users who are already comfortable with the platform, but would like to know more!

• Learn about the resources currently available
• Discover time-saving shortcuts and other inside information
• Understand various settings and options

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.

Introduction to PARiConnect—For New Users

Virtual, October 21 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenter(s): Daniel McFadden, MBA

Description: A real-time tour of PARiConnect, including tips for new users and demonstration of the different administration options. Perfect for new users just getting started. In this session, you will:

• Learn how to purchase and manage your inventory
• Understand how to assign assessments by email or in-office
• Learn how to generate and save reports

Registration link: Visit partrainingportal.com and log in or create an account to view the presentation.