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Research
From time to time LSPA is asked to pass along surveys to its members. We have created this space to provide an opportunity for our members to participate.
Your time and perspective is very appreciated! Submission Requests Email the webmaster with information presented in a similar format to the posted research requests. LSPA supports research in the field of school psychology and in an effort to contribute and facilitate growth in our field, we post appropriate research and a monthly email directing members to these opportunities at no cost to the researcher. |
Research Projects Looking for Participants
National Survey of Assessment Practices in School Psychology We encourage your participation in a survey, entitled National Survey of Assessment Practices in School Psychology, aimed at estimating the frequency with which various assessment techniques and practices are utilized in the contemporary practice of school psychology. This survey is intended specifically for school psychologists who currently engage in applied assessment practice (e.g., administering tests to students; interviewing students, parents, or teachers; conducting direct behavioral observations). We have worked diligently to construct the survey so that it is easy to complete yet thorough. We hope that you will devote some of your time to complete it. We anticipate that the survey will take about 30-45 minutes to complete. Completion of this survey indicates your informed consent to participate. Completion of the survey is voluntary, and you may refuse to participate or withdraw at any time by simply closing the survey. At the end of this survey you will have the option to participate in a drawing for 1 of 6 $50 gift certificates. Drawing participants will need to provide contact information, although personal information will not be associated with survey responses. To complete the survey, please enter the following URL into your internet browser: https://baylor.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2trqkXSkwrnHjLv Thank you in advance for considering our request. If you have questions about this survey, please contact: Randy Floyd, Ph.D. University of Memphis (Email: rgfloyd@memphis.edu) Nicholas Benson, Ph.D. Baylor University (Email: Nicholas_Benson@baylor.edu) John Kranzler, Ph.D. University of Florida (Email: jkranzler@coe.ufl.edu) Tanya Eckert, Ph.D. Syracuse University (Email: taeckert@syr.edu)
School Psychologist Experience with School-Based ASD Assessments with Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students Dear Colleague: You are invited to participate in a survey about school psychologists’ experiences with school-based autism spectrum disorder assessments with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We believe that the results of this study will provide valuable information to school psychologists, graduate educators, and policy makers in better understanding how cultural considerations impact and school-based autism assessments for diverse students as well as learn more about the professional development and training needs surrounding culturally responsive school-based autism assessments for practitioners. Participants must be currently employed as a school psychologist in a public or private school district in the United States. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (Protocol #8202) at Utah State University. Participation is voluntary and is anticipated to take 20-30 minutes to complete. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. There is no foreseeable risk to participants and you may opt out at any time. Participants who complete the survey will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to Amazon.com If you are interested in participating in the current study, please select the following link: https://redcap.cehs.usu.edu/surveys/?s=A4R7EPJDXX If you have any general questions about the survey, please contact the principal investigator, Maryellen McClain Verdoes, PhD at 435-797-6373 or maryellen.mcclainverdoes@usu.edu Please feel free to forward the survey to your friends and colleagues. We appreciate your help! Sincerely, Maryellen McClain Verdoes, PhD Bryn Harris, PhD Rick Cruz, PhD
Evaluating Single Case Data Dear colleagues, Dr. Evan Dart and I are conducting a study on decisions that researchers and practitioners make when evaluating single case data. In both research and applied settings, visual analysis of single case data often serves as the primary means of data analysis. We are inviting those that consider themselves to have training or expertise in single case design to participate. If you are willing to spend approximately 20-30 minutes evaluating single case data using visual analysis, please follow the link below for a more detailed description of the study and to participate in the study. Questions regarding this research may be addressed to keith.radley@usm.edu. Survey link: https://usmep.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cO6GwCgUj7MIECN Thank you in advance for considering participating in this research. Best, Keith Radley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP Assistant Professor Department of Psychology The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive #5025 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 Phone: 601-266-6748
School Psychologists' Confidence in Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities
I am writing you to ask for your participation in my dissertation research. If you are a practicing school psychologist, you are eligible to participate in the study! It will only take approximately 20 minutes of your time. If you are interested in helping us better understand the identification of specific learning disability (SLD), please take a moment to read the description below. If you decide to participate, please click on the link to obtain and sign the consent form. Once you agree to the terms and conditions presented on the consent form, you will be directed to the survey. My study examines how school psychologists identify SLD. You will be asked to read several vignettes containing information of students referred for evaluations due to significant learning and academic difficulties. You will be asked to rate your level of confidence in identifying the students as SLD following each vignette. Participation in this study is important to gain an understanding of how psychologists identify SLD in the schools. Feel free to contact me at karolina.nicewicz14@stjohns.edu or (201)253-6548 if you have any additional questions. Please click here to take the survey! Thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Karolina Nicewicz, Ed.M. St. John’s University Doctoral Candidate 
Demographic variables of those who currently provide services to linguistically diverse students, and begin identify common characteristics of practitioners who provide services to linguistically diverse studentsDear School Psychologists: I hope that your new year is off to a great start! My name is Erin McClure, and I am a Doctoral Candidate at the Ohio State University and a current LAS-PIC Intern in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am currently in the process of conducting my dissertation research, which will be distributed in the format of a brief web-based survey. As a NASP member of the Bilingual Interest Leadership Group, I have a vested interest in regional differences in the provision of services to culturally and linguistically diverse students (specifically English Language Learners (ELL’s). This study will assess the demographic variables of those who currently provide services to linguistically diverse students, and begin identify common characteristics of practitioners who provide services to linguistically diverse students. By examining the reported self-efficacy and individual level of perceived competence for a randomized sample of NASP member practitioners, the data may help to identify areas of need for school psychology training programs. This survey is brief and will take approximately 10 minutes. Participants will also automatically be entered to win one of 2 $100 Amazon gift cards! If you have any questions regarding this research study, please contact Erin McClure. M.A. at mcclure.497@osu.edu Please click the link below to complete the survey: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8owLwmtsI5MZ6kd Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my research. Most Sincerely, Erin McClure
Training, confidence & supervisor support related to Intervention ImplementationSchool Psychologists use a wide variety of evidence based interventions but little is known about how their training and confidence as well as supervisor support relate to intervention implementation. We would like to learn about your use of Applied Behavior Analysis and related principles in your work as a School Psychologist. No identifying information will be collected and data will be analyzed as a group. The survey should take a total of 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Please be clear that participation is voluntary, anonymous, and yields no financial benefit for the researchers. https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6KzSIXkvosIifch Please contact Dr. Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@ttu.edu with any questions you have about the study or concerns regarding confidentiality and/or data management. Additional questions may also be directed to the Coordinator of the Texas Tech University Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects, Office of the President for Research, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409.
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