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Description:
This webinar, Ethics in Action! Problem Solving for Better Decision Making, is presented by Laurie McGarry Klose, PhD. It provides a structured, practical approach to navigating complex ethical dilemmas commonly faced by school psychologists. Participants will learn how to apply the NASP ethical problem-solving model using real-world scenarios, such as concerns around standardized assessment expectations. The presentation highlights key professional ethical standards and explains how legal requirements intersect with ethical practice. Viewers are guided through a step-by-step worksheet to ensure thoughtful, defensible decisions that prioritize student welfare. The webinar also explores how to respond to administrative pressure while upholding best practices. Federal regulations, state laws, and district procedures are addressed to help contextualize ethical decision making. Attendees will leave with greater confidence in managing ethical challenges while advocating for sound psychological services in schools.
Released in April 2025, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domain 10 of the NASP Practice Model. Schoolpsych.com’s recorded webinars are non-refundable. Attendees who complete this 1.5-hour webinar will receive 1.5 NASP-Approved CPD credit.
Learning Objectives:
1. Become familiar with and practice using the NASP guidance document as a framework for problem-solving to address ethical issues.
2. Become familiar with NASP’s 2020 Principles for Professional Ethics and how they support practitioners in upholding the parameters of ethical practice.
3. Discuss accepted and evolving standards and principles pertaining to different scenarios and demonstrate culturally responsive and equitable strategies to address dilemmas in an ethically appropriate manner.
Bio:
Laurie McGarry Klose, PhD, is a clinical associate professor of school psychology at Baylor University’s Dallas campus. She earned her BA in Psychology from Baylor and her PhD in School Psychology from UC Berkeley. Her career began in California, followed by roles as a school psychologist in Massachusetts and Texas. Dr. Klose has held academic positions at Texas State University, Trinity University, and now Baylor, where she continues her passion for teaching. She has also provided advocacy services for families and professional development for educators nationwide. A dedicated leader in the field, she has served in multiple roles within the Texas Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Psychologists, including NASP President (2021–22) and Chair of the NASP Ethics and Professional Practices Board. Her professional journey reflects a deep commitment to ethics, advocacy, and training future school psychologists.
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Ethics in Action! Problem Solving for Better Decision Making
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