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Description:
The presentation explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in school psychology, emphasizing report writing efficiency, intervention selection, and ethical considerations. It outlines the potential of AI to enhance the efficiency of school psychologists by automating tasks like report writing and providing evidence-based intervention recommendations. Ethical issues such as data privacy, confidentiality, and algorithmic bias are discussed, highlighting the need for adequate training and responsible use. The presentation also includes practical prompts for using AI tools and emphasizes the importance of maintaining professional judgment and ethical standards. Released in July of 2024, 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 1.0 hour webinar will receive 1.0 NASP-Approved CPD credit.
This Counts Towards Three Hours of Legal & Ethics:
Renewing your NCSP requires 3 hours in the category of ethics or legal regulation in school psychology. This 1 hour webinar counts towards the required 3 hours of ethics or legal regulation in school psychology.
Participants Will Learn:
1. To understand the role of AI in school psychology and its potential impact on report writing, intervention selection, and ethical considerations.
2. To discuss the ethics of using AI-powered tools and resources that facilitate the search for evidence-based interventions and support decision-making in school psychology.
3. To navigate the ethical considerations associated with the use of AI in school psychology and develop strategies for ethical integration.
Brief Bios:
Jason A. Pedersen, Ph.D. is a nationally certified and Pennsylvania certified school psychologist. Dr. Pedersen is employed as a school psychologist by the Derry Township School District (DTSD). He was named the 2023 School Psychologist of the Year by the National Association of School Psychologists. He has previously spearheaded the implementation of schoolwide positive behavior support and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) initiatives. He has been using RtI for SLD determination since 2005. In the Fall of 2020, he co-lead DTSD’s trauma informed response to students’ return to school. He co-leads the creation of a series of PD on SEL for staff at DTSD. He is co-author of chapters on data analysis teaming in Best Practices in School Psychology Fifth and Sixth Editions and the author of the chapter on data analysis teaming in the Best Practices in School Psychology: Seventh Edition. He is co-author of The Data-Driven School: Collaborating to Improve Student Outcomes.
Kristen Berry, NCSP is an early career school psychologist based in the Cumberland Valley School District in Mechanicsburg, PA. She received her M.Ed. and Ed.S. at Lehigh University and her internship at Derry Township School District in Hershey, PA. Although she currently works in a traditional role, Kristen is an advocate for implementing best practice with Response to Intervention (RtI) and ensuring universal supports for all students.
Lauren Lucas, NCSP is an early career school psychologist based in the State College Area School District, Pennsylvania. She completed her training at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in school psychology at IUP. Lauren’s research interests focus on dosage in mathematics interventions, aiming to enhance evidence-based educational practices that support students’ academic achievement.
Kelly Sherretts, NCSP is an early career school psychologist at Warwick School District in Pennsylvania. She completed her training at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where she is currently a doctorate student in school psychology. Kelly is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment and providing comprehensive student support service.
Attendee Feedback:
“This presentation was very engaging and kept my attention throughout. It provided a lot of information in a concise manner.” -Ashley
“This webinar was a great overview of AI and its uses in school psychology. All of the presenters were clear and specific when reviewing the content. I liked the examples of AI tools and prompts.” -Melanie
“Very informative. I liked all the examples. It’s definitely relevant information.” -Brittany
“This was a great, topical presentation that answered many questions about our field. The summary of how we got to the point of generative AI models was on point and bridged the knowledge gap appropriately. Demonstrating how some AI models will give wrong answers even when trained was also helpful to see what may work and how much we need to check the AI‘s output.” -Cara
“Really liked the breakdown of AI as not only a general tool in society but its place in the job of school psychologist. Good information, well presented. Definitely would like more like this course – so relevant at this time.” -Diana
“An engaging and thought-provoking presentation!” -Natalie
“Clear and informative without fear mongering or saying it’s better to not use an imperfect tool rather than just use it in certain ways” -Taylor
“Fascinating topic. Thrilled to learn that there is an AI resource geared to school psychs, and I can’t wait to try it out.” -Terry
“Excellent overview of the topic and important considerations when using AI” -Heather
“I was very glad to see this as a cover topic. I was very skeptical about the use of AI in the field for all the reasons mentioned regarding ethics and accuracy of information provided. It was helpful to learn about how it can be used as a support and time-saving measure. I want to share this with my colleagues in other disciplines to support their use of AI in an ethical manner that maintains student privacy and emphasizes the need for qualified professionals to review all AI generated suggestions.” -Jamie
“I really appreciated the suggestions for prompts to use and it gave me ideas for AI that I am more comfortable using and would not have thought of before.” -Shannon
“I enjoyed this presentation. I appreciated the many examples of possible AI tools and actual examples that were given (and what AI gave back). This made the information immediately applicable for me.” -Abby
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