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Description:

This webinar provides school psychologists with a practical framework for intensifying academic interventions, particularly in reading. It explores data-driven decision-making strategies using tools like DIBELS, AIMSweb, and others. Participants will learn how to identify whether a student’s difficulties stem from acquisition, retention, or generalization issues. Evidence-based interventions such as Repeated Reading and Incremental Rehearsal are discussed in depth. The presentation emphasizes the importance of selecting the right instructional match for each student. A clear, structured approach to analyzing problems and adapting instruction is provided.

Released in April 2025, this individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 1, 2, 3, and 5 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. Learn ways to intensify reading interventions by identifying whether a student’s difficulty is related to acquisition, retention, or generalization.

2. Learn ways to select and implement evidence-based interventions such as Repeated Reading and Incremental Rehearsal.

3. Learn ways to use intervention data to guide problem analysis and instructional decision-making within a multi-tiered system of support.

Bio:

Dr. Matthew K. Burns is a prolific researcher (e.g., published over 200 articles and book chapters and 15 books), but is dedicated to positively influencing practice in K-12 schools and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders in education. As one of the leading researchers regarding the use of assessment data to determine individual or small-group interventions, Dr. Burns works closely with schools to study and implement multitiered systems of support, intensive reading and math interventions, school-based teams, and generally supporting students with and without disabilities whose needs are not being met. He is a Past Editor of School Psychology Review and Assessment for Effective Intervention. Dr. Burns was also a first-generation college student who was born in Flint, Michigan and served on the faculty of the University of Missouri for 9 years, University of Minnesota for 10 years and Central Michigan University for 5 years.

Attendee Feedback:

“I loved this webinar. I thought it was incredibly informative and addressed issues I face in my job. There are many times where I’m at problem solving meetings with teams that are looking for a specific answer or to refer for special education.” -Maddie

“Very applicable in my role as a school psychologist in consulting with staff regarding academic weaknesses in reading.” -Jill

“Very engaging and informative, one of the best webinars I have viewed.” -Kelly

“Fantastic! Good pace, great resources, helpful case studies” – Lorraina

“Great examples of real life situations and intervention ideas!” -Lindsey

“He was very informative and i liked the different ways to do reading intervention” -Lauren

“Great with bringing practical research and illustrating how interventions work and when.” -Amanda

“Great data!” -Holly

“Very thorough” -Jennifer

“Presenter was passionate and knowledgeable about the topic. His use of a variety of visuals, including videos, was helpful. I appreciate the tie-ins to what is/is not supported by research.” -Erin

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