In this episode, Kathleen and Benton speak with Jessica Sprick about chronic absenteeism, factors that contribute to student and family challenges, and strategies to overcome these challenges. Jessica was the keynote speaker to the 2025 BCASP Spring Virtual Workshop. Resources: 2025 BCASP Virtual Spring Workshop https://www.bcasp.ca/en/upcoming-events/detail/2025-bcasp-spring-virtual-workshop/64881 Safe and Civil Schools https://www.safeandcivilschools.com/ School Leader's Guide to Tackling Atte...
May 13, 2025•40 min
Benton Dorman and Kathleen Cherry chat with BCASP president, Dr. Simon Lisaingo, about many topics relating to school psychology in B.C. Issues of advocacy, recruitment, retention, training and professional development are discussed.
Apr 24, 2025•50 min
In this episode, Kathleen and James chat with Kristin Wiens about the PATH process for supporting and empowering students. Listener resources: - For a visual introduction to PATH https://youtu.be/TKlBcsf6_uo?si=pMei_0HD2GBZhn5z - POPFASD resources https://www.fasdoutreach.ca/resources/ Questions/comments? Reach out to us on our socials @bcaspcertified on Instagram and X
Nov 26, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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/Dj2R3JDsOHQ?si=-qbVwSmjg3yLrxQ5 MECC April 16, 2024 Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/live/44jStRUuIIg?si=BC7WBO47mlbTD_w7 2024 Budget (p. 16) ht...
May 21, 2024•49 min
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
Apr 09, 2024•43 min
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
Feb 20, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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).
Jan 16, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Kathleen and James chat with Dr. Daniel Ansari about numerical cognition, math anxiety, and skills screeners.
Nov 14, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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/
Oct 10, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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
Jun 13, 2023•36 min
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.org/the-laugh-app/ Pilot study: https://www.thecatherinemayerfoundation.org/laugh-time/ . Readings: Jones, J. M., Lee, L. H. (2022). Art‐based mindfulne...
Apr 11, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, James and Kathleen talk with Melanie Baerg regarding approaches for supporting teachers' literacy instruction.
Mar 14, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 Reading Webinar with Jan: https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/234358/02_24_2022_ReadingAssessments_Recording.mp4?utm_campaign=Event%20Follow-up...
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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...
Jan 10, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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....
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations....
Oct 11, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Links to Dr. Henderson's upcoming work: Is This Aut...
Sep 06, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
