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Description:

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the 7 habits of highly effective schools. 

2. Describe the key elements of effective school meetings.

3. Describe the ways that a school can use data to make improvements.

4. Describe the components of a written implementation plan that schools can use to improve implementation of a school-wide intervention. 

5. Implement tips and tricks in your school to promote a more effective school.

Bio:

Rachel Cohen Losoff, Ph.D., LCP, NCSP is a current faculty member and former Department Chair of the School Psychology Department. Dr. Losoff received her doctoral degree in School Psychology from University of South Florida with an emphasis in systems change and research methods. Her research examined the variables influencing the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS). She has been published in Best Practices in School Psychology, School Psychology Review, and other peer-reviewed journals, and is the co-author of Transforming Schools: A Problem Solving Approach to School Change. She is currently a Professor and is the Department Chair of the School Psychology Department. She previously worked as a School Psychologist in a suburban middle school and Chicago Public schools, where she worked to implement Response to Intervention (RTI) in her schools and district. Her current research and consultation interests are in the implementation of systems change. Dr Losoff also is a PSYPACT certified psychologist at Bedrock Psychology Group.

Attendee Feedback:

“Very practical information as it relates to systems change, something that can be hard to promote.” -Terry

“Well formatted presentation. Introduced learning points and continued to return to them throughout the lesson.” -Diana

“There were many good examples as analogies and real-life school-based examples. Presenter presented with good voice, tone and pace. Visuals were helpful!” -Alexandra

“Clear, thorough, and insightful information about the habits of effective schools.” -Kelly

“Presenter covered the intended objectives thoroughly. The real-world examples were helpful to clarify, and provided some variation in content that helped to keep my attention.” -Abby

“I liked how the speaker used relatable everyday examples. It put things into perspective and you could see how these things could relate to life outside of work. I also liked the video example of the meeting. It felt all too familiar to what usual meetings are like” -Jamie

“I appreciated the strength-based approach. That resonates with me whether we are considering how to intervene on an organization’s or individual student’s behalf. When I report out on students who have been identified with a Specific Learning Disability I also speak to how “Learning-Abled” they are and remind the Team that some of the most effective interventions come from building on/utilizing one’s strengths to assist in skills areas that are less well developed. Same concept, just applying to a larger system.” -Gayle

“The presenter provided a lot of great examples to explain each points.” -Jeannie

“I appreciate the focus on Bright Spots, and I like that it was the first listed strategy. It’s important for psychs to use a strength-based approach and I think focusing on Bright Spots is an excellent way to incorporate this practice.” -Haley

“Very informative. Knowledgeable presenter” -Melanie

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