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This presentation provides school psychologists with practical guidance for supporting students who may be experiencing eating disorders. Dr. Heather Tacovsky and Tara Rempel begin with a brief overview of eating disorders, including key background information, prevalence, and common risk factors. They review the important role schools play in prevention, early identification, and intervention. Next, the presentation outlines ten school-based strategies for recognizing warning signs, communicating with families, developing referral pathways, and supporting students within the school setting. The focus is on realistic, developmentally appropriate actions school psychologists can take. Emphasis is placed on creating safe, nonjudgmental spaces and using data to guide decision making. The session concludes with case studies that allow school psychologists to apply these strategies to real-world situations they may encounter in their work.

Released in February 2026, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1 and 4 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. Define eating disorders and identify early warning signs and risk factors in school settings.

2. Describe 10 practical school-based strategies for recognizing, responding to, and supporting students.

3. Apply these strategies to real-world scenarios through case-based practice.

Bio:

Tara Rempel, M.A., CAGS, NCSP is a New Jersey-certified school psychologist currently in her fourth year working in a high school setting within the Freehold Regional High School District. Tara’s professional interests focus on eating disorders in school settings and within the field of school psychology, adverse childhood experiences, and the impact of family structure on students’ resilience. She is a member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and has presented on eating disorders in schools over the past three years at the annual convention. Tara resides in New Jersey with her soon-to-be therapy dog, Murphy. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys coaching the high school volleyball team, playing competitive beach volleyball, and reading.

Heather Tacovsky, Psy.D., NCSP is a NJ certified school psychologist with experience serving Pre-K to 12 schools since 2012. Additionally, she is a member of the Georgian Court University faculty teaching in the Psychology and Counseling Department. Dr. Tacovsky’s professional interests include pediatric neuropsychology, emotional and behavioral supports in schools, social justice and multicultural issues, and parent and teacher consultation and training. Dr. Tacovsky resides in NJ with her husband and two sons. When she is not teaching, engaging in research, or providing psychological services, you can find her on the sidelines of the football field, cheering on her boys and their teams! 

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