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Jan 21, 2025 59 min

Leveraging Collaborative Practices in MTSS with Dr. Amy Merenda

from The Prepared School Psych Hosted by Jenny Ponzuric

The Prepared School Psych podcast welcomes back Dr. Amy Merenda, a licensed educational psychologist and expert in educational assessments, to discuss when it is appropriate to evaluate students for special education. The episode explores the framework of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), its implementation challenges, and the importance of collaboration, data usage, and culturally responsive practices. Dr. Merenda also shares insights into managing work-life harmony, leveraging resources like the Libby app for audiobooks, and tips for school psychologists navigating the MTSS framework. Tune in for practical advice and strategies to enhance your effectiveness as a school psychologist.Resources: The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys:https://amzn.to/40r41U4Pre-Referral Intervention Manual-Fourth Editionhttps://amzn.to/40t4qVV ------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jenny for updates and resources: Instagram: ⁠@jennyponzuric⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-ponzuric-1562a8119/⁠⁠ Join our LinkedIn Group: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14462888/⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Today's Topic 00:20 Meet Dr. Amy Merenda 01:12 Work-Life Harmony Tips 02:46 Libby: The Free Audiobook App 03:38 Challenges in Implementing MTSS0 8:28 Effective Collaboration Strategies 22:07 Screening and Progress Monitoring Tools 27:53 Navigating Progress Monitoring Tools 28:49 Determining the Need for Special Education Assessment 33:36 Handling Parent Requests for Evaluations 39:37 The Evolving Role of School Psychologists 40:42 Effective Interventions and Common Challenges in MTSS 44:48 Ensuring Cultural Responsiveness in MTSS 46:55 Future Trends in MTSS and School Psychology 48:40 Recommended Resources for School Psychologists 52:24 Advice for New School Psychologists 56:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only. All participants must adhere to federal and state law, along with their school district guidelines and policies.

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