In this episode, James and Kathleen welcome Melanie Baerg (returning) and Ana Vieira for another discussion on literacy. We dive deeper into screening, teacher training, intervention principles, and systemic challenges and changes (BC Ministry of Ed and Childcare). Resources: Dyslexia Canada Spotlight: Myths, Barriers and Successes https://youtu.be…

In this episode, James and Kathleen chat with Lisa Kelly-Vance and Vern Davis regarding professional wellness and strategies for preventing burn-out. Remember to connect with us on our socials: X: @bcaspcertified Facebook: BC Association of School Psychologists

In this episode, James and Kathleen talk with Dr. Juliana Negreiros about mental health and specifically, best practices for supporting students with anxiety. For more resources recommended by Dr. Negreiros, please navigate to: https://www.beaconpsychology.ca/anxiety

In this episode, Kathleen and James are joined by Dr. Anna Stokke -- Professor at the Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Winnipeg. We talk about approaches for effective math instruction (e.g., incremental rehearsal and worked examples).

In this episode, Kathleen and James chat with Dr. Daniel Ansari about numerical cognition, math anxiety, and skills screeners.

In this episode, James and Kathleen speak with Dr. Liz Angoff on an approach for journeying with children in better understanding their brains. For resources that were discussed in the podcast, please proceed to https://explainingbrains.com/

In this episode of the podcast, James and Kathleen talk with Dr. Sabre Cherkowski regarding educator flourishing and maximizing professional development opportunities. Qquestions/comments? Reach out to us on our socials @bcasp

In this episode of the podcast, we have a rich discussion with Dr. Janine Jones regarding culturally responsive school psychology. We also talk about how to respond to bullying and discrimination, and implications for working with indigenous populations, and psychoeducational evaluations. Resources: LAUGH: https://www.thecatherinemayerfoundation.or…

In this episode, James and Kathleen talk with Melanie Baerg regarding approaches for supporting teachers' literacy instruction.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck about the science of reading! We discuss evidence-based reading instruction, screening/assessment, data-based decision-making, and many more. Resources: Jan's website: https://www.janhasbrouck.com/ PEACE paper: https://www.readingrockets.org/article/print-speech-and-speech-print-mapping-early-literacy…

In this episode, we talk with Nancy Young about reading, including the Ladder of Reading and Writing, assessments, and interventions. Nancy's website: https://www.nancyyoung.ca/ Helpful resources: https://www.nancyyoung.ca/resources Ladder of Reading and Writing: https://www.nancyyoung.ca/ladder-of-reading-and-writing…

In this episode, we speak with Melanie Nelson on the role of school psychologists in supporting indigenous youth and their families. We acknowledge that we work, play and learn on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.…

Dr. Anusha Kassan joins us to discuss how to support the migration experiences of newcomer youth and other groups. We also talk about how to think about social justice in the field. Interact with us on our socials: @BCASPcertified on twitter and IG, and BC Association of School Psychologists on Facebook We acknowledge that we work, play and learn o…

In this inaugural episode of the BCASP pod, BC School Psychologists James and Kathleen welcome Dr. Donna Henderson -- an expert on the less obvious presentations of autism. Thank you for listening! Remember to follow us on our socials: @bcaspcertified on twitter and instagram We acknowledge that we work, play and learn on the unceded territories of…