/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usFri, 27 Dec 2024 22:16:46 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-2mil-grant-us-department-education.aspxNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, a professor of school psychology at the University of South Florida and Co-Executive Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences (IES).Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:16:11 News Release: Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse Secures $2 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of EducationNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, a professor of school psychology at the University of South Florida and Co-Executive Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences (IES).Nate von der Embse, PhD/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-2mil-grant-us-department-education.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchMental Health,School Psychology/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-awarded-1mil-grant-william-t-grant-foundation.aspxNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, and his colleagues from the University of South Florida (Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬), Ken Christensen, Jennifer Wolgemuth, Eunsook Kim, and Troy Quast, along with Stephen Kilgus from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have been awarded a prestigious $1 million grant from the William T. Grant Foundation.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:50:16 $1 Million Grant Awarded to Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse from the William T. Grant FoundationNathaniel von der Embse, PhD, and his colleagues from the University of South Florida (Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬), Ken Christensen, Jennifer Wolgemuth, Eunsook Kim, and Troy Quast, along with Stephen Kilgus from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, have been awarded a prestigious $1 million grant from the William T. Grant Foundation.Dr. von der Embse speaking to group at Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬/education/blog/2024/von-der-embse-awarded-1mil-grant-william-t-grant-foundation.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchHillsborough County Public Schools,Mental Health,School Psychology/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Out of focus image of children playing at playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEducational Psychology,School Psychology/education/blog/2023/school-mental-health-collaborative-a-new-research-center.aspxThe School Mental Health Collaborative center located on the Tampa campus, utilizes a prevention approach with a resilience and well-being focus to address the student mental health crisis.Kathleen RogersFri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 The School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC), a new research center launches at the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of EducationThe School Mental Health Collaborative center located on the Tampa campus, utilizes a prevention approach with a resilience and well-being focus to address the student mental health crisis.Professor with student/education/blog/2023/school-mental-health-collaborative-a-new-research-center.aspxCenters and Institutes,ResearchMental Health,School Psychologyhttps://theconversation.com/warning-signs-can-be-detected-sooner-through-universal-screenings-for-student-mental-health-183898In an article written for The Conversation, College of Education Associate Professor Nathaniel von der Embse discusses the proactive system of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and the critical role schools play in supporting student mental health.External ArticleFri, 03 Jun 2022 15:00:00 The Conversation: Warning signs can be detected sooner through universal screenings for student mental healthIn an article written for The Conversation, College of Education Associate Professor Nathaniel von der Embse discusses the proactive system of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and the critical role schools play in supporting student mental health.Small school boy in medical mask holding learning materials standing near a school bushttps://theconversation.com/warning-signs-can-be-detected-sooner-through-universal-screenings-for-student-mental-health-183898ResearchMental Health,School Psychology/education/blog/2022/usf-team-receives-caplan-foundation-grant-help-caregivers-support-preschoolers-mental-health.aspxA Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ research team has received a $50,000 grant from the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood to launch a new project that will help caregivers identify early warning signs of mental health issues in young children.Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ team receives grant to help caregivers support preschoolers’ mental healthA Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ research team has received a $50,000 grant from the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood to launch a new project that will help caregivers identify early warning signs of mental health issues in young children.Kids sitting on the floor of a preschool classroom/education/blog/2022/usf-team-receives-caplan-foundation-grant-help-caregivers-support-preschoolers-mental-health.aspxResearch,Resources for EducatorsMental Health,School Psychology/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxNicole Pacateque’s love for children and her desire to support their mental health led her to apply to Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s School Psychology program.Jessenia RiveraThu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Nicole PacatequeNicole Pacateque’s love for children and her desire to support their mental health led her to apply to Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s School Psychology program.Nicole Pacateque headshot/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-nicole-pacateque.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/devohn-roman.aspxShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida, De’Vohn Roman began an internship experience that shifted his career goals. His motivation to work with children in a school setting led him to apply to Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s School Psychology Program, and his studies at the university have enabled him to take on meaningful opportunities within the profession.Jessenia RiveraTue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: De’Vohn RomanShortly after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida, De’Vohn Roman began an internship experience that shifted his career goals. His motivation to work with children in a school setting led him to apply to Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s School Psychology Program, and his studies at the university have enabled him to take on meaningful opportunities within the profession.De’Vohn Roman headshot/education/blog/2021/devohn-roman.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight/education/blog/2021/research-team-awarded-grant-school-psychology-scholars.aspxA Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ research team was awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.Rocky D. BullWed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Research team awarded $1.9 million grant to prepare next generation of school psychology scholarsA Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ research team was awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a multi-year project that will prepare the next generation of educators and scholars within the school psychology profession.A school psychologist speaking with a teenager./education/blog/2021/research-team-awarded-grant-school-psychology-scholars.aspxResearchGraduate Studies,Pasco County Schools,School Psychology/education/blog/2021/faculty-receive-research-grants-institute-educational-sciences.aspxTwo faculty members from the University of South Florida (Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬) College of Education received funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to support multi-year research projects that will explore learning outcomes for Latino dual-language learners and multi-informant assessment solutions that improve mental health outcomes of middle school students.Rocky D. BullFri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Two College of Education faculty members awarded research grants from Institute of Education SciencesTwo faculty members from the University of South Florida (Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬) College of Education received funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to support multi-year research projects that will explore learning outcomes for Latino dual-language learners and multi-informant assessment solutions that improve mental health outcomes of middle school students.Headshots of Lisa Lopez and Nathaniel von der Embse/education/blog/2021/faculty-receive-research-grants-institute-educational-sciences.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchEducational Psychology,School Psychology/education/blog/2021/school-psychology-doctoral-students-appic-internships.aspxSix doctoral students from Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s school psychology program were selected for competitive internships through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), an organization that helps match distinguished applicants with competitive internship programs available across the nation.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Six school psychology doctoral students selected for nationally-competitive internships through APPIC match programSix doctoral students from Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s school psychology program were selected for competitive internships through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), an organization that helps match distinguished applicants with competitive internship programs available across the nation.Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education logo/education/blog/2021/school-psychology-doctoral-students-appic-internships.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsGraduate Studies,School Psychology/education/blog/2021/usf-students-lead-happiness-tools-project.aspxThis spring, about 100 students in the College of Education are providing school-aged youth with evidence-based tools to improve their overall happiness.Jessenia RiveraTue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ students help local youth practice evidence-based happiness strategies through class projectThis spring, about 100 students in the College of Education are providing school-aged youth with evidence-based tools to improve their overall happiness.Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ student working with elementary student on happiness strategies/education/blog/2021/usf-students-lead-happiness-tools-project.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementPositive Psychology,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxFaculty and graduate students in Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educatorsFaculty and graduate students in Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.ChooSELove To Thrive/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxCommunity EngagementCOVID-19,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2020/parents-social-emotional-needs-child-covid-19.aspxÅ·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 How to meet the social, emotional needs of your child during COVID-19Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.Father son playing with toy plane/education/about-us/news/2020/parents-social-emotional-needs-child-covid-19.aspxResources for EducatorsCOVID-19,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center hosts presentation on improving teacher well-beingAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.Nathaniel von der Embse presenting at a Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Anchin Center event in 2019/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,School Psychology/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Alumni Spotlight: Heather AgazziAfter spending time with young children as a childcare provider, Agazzi began to garner an interest in the field of school psychology.Heather Agazzi/education/blog/2019/alumni-spotlight-heather-agazzi.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-joseph-latimer.aspxAs the son of a teacher and a principal, Joseph Latimer felt confident in his path to becoming an educator. However, after learning about school psychology, Latimer knew he wanted to positively impact students both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.Rocky D. BullWed, 06 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Joseph LatimerAs the son of a teacher and a principal, Joseph Latimer felt confident in his path to becoming an educator. However, after learning about school psychology, Latimer knew he wanted to positively impact students both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.Joseph Latimer/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-joseph-latimer.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/about-us/news/2019/faculty-awards-apa-convention-2019.aspxTwo faculty members in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program were recognized at the American Psychological Association's 2019 Convention.External ArticleThu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 School Psychology Program faculty receive multiple awards at American Psychological Association 2019 ConventionTwo faculty members in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program were recognized at the American Psychological Association's 2019 Convention.Evan Dart and Shannon Suldo at APA Convention/education/about-us/news/2019/faculty-awards-apa-convention-2019.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Research Team Trains Middle School Educators in Identifying, Improving Student Mental Health ProblemsTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.School psychology professor leads workshop in local school/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community Engagement,ResearchPasco County Schools,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2019/speaker-series-recap.aspxA panel of researchers from the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education discussed strategies and recommendations for how educators and families can promote social, emotional, and behavioral well-being in schools.External ArticleTue, 30 Apr 2019 15:00:00 Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ researchers host panel discussion to discuss mental health well-being in schoolsA panel of researchers from the Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education discussed strategies and recommendations for how educators and families can promote social, emotional, and behavioral well-being in schools.Panel of experts at College of Education speaker series event/education/about-us/news/2019/speaker-series-recap.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Resources for EducatorsEducational Psychology,School Psychology/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-gary-yu-hin-lam.aspxAs a doctoral student in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program, Gary Yu Hin Lam took his passion for working with individuals with autism and applied it to a career path that will help him changes the lives of many students.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Aug 2018 15:00:00 Student Spotlight: Gary Yu Hin LamAs a doctoral student in the College of Education’s School Psychology Program, Gary Yu Hin Lam took his passion for working with individuals with autism and applied it to a career path that will help him changes the lives of many students.Gary Yu Hin Lam with Dwayne Smith/education/blog/2018/student-spotlight-gary-yu-hin-lam.aspxStudent LifeGraduate Studies,School Psychology,Student Spotlight,Student Success/education/blog/2018/alumni-profile-dale-cusumano.aspxAfter earning two degrees from the University of South Florida's School Psychology program, Dr. Cusumano went on to serve at the National Implementation Research Network and the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Alumni Profile: Dale Cusumano, Ph.D.After earning two degrees from the University of South Florida's School Psychology program, Dr. Cusumano went on to serve at the National Implementation Research Network and the State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center.Dale Cusumano headshot/education/blog/2018/alumni-profile-dale-cusumano.aspxAlumni and FriendsAlumni Spotlight,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2018/apa-lightner-witmer-award.aspxCollege of Education Assistant Professor Nathaniel von der Embse was selected by the American Psychological Association to receive the 2018 Lightner Witmer Award.External ArticleTue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Assistant Professor receives Lightner Witmer Award from American Psychological AssociationCollege of Education Assistant Professor Nathaniel von der Embse was selected by the American Psychological Association to receive the 2018 Lightner Witmer Award.Nathaniel von der Embse/education/about-us/news/2018/apa-lightner-witmer-award.aspxFaculty and StaffAwards and Honors,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2018/nasp-graduate-student-research-award-2018.aspxCollege of Education student Sarah Dickinson was awarded the Graduate Student Research Award by the National Association of School Psychologists at the organization’s annual convention.External ArticleWed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Doctoral student receives National Association of School Psychologists' Graduate Student Research AwardCollege of Education student Sarah Dickinson was awarded the Graduate Student Research Award by the National Association of School Psychologists at the organization’s annual convention.Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ graduate student Sarah Dickinson and faculty member George Batsche/education/about-us/news/2018/nasp-graduate-student-research-award-2018.aspxAcademics,Student LifeConferences,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2018/schools-red-flags-mental-health.aspxStudents who need mental health services rarely receive them, writes Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ School Psychology faculty member Nathaniel von der Embse.External ArticleThu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Schools shouldn’t wait for red flags to address student mental health needsStudents who need mental health services rarely receive them, writes Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ School Psychology faculty member Nathaniel von der Embse.Young boy frowning/education/about-us/news/2018/schools-red-flags-mental-health.aspxResearchMental Health,School Psychology,The Conversation/education/about-us/news/2017/fasp-awards-2017.aspxTwo graduate students from the College of Education’s School Psychology program were recognized this month at the Florida Association of School Psychologist’s (FASP) 44th Annual Conference.External ArticleWed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 School Psychology graduate students recognized for excellence at FASP Annual ConferenceTwo graduate students from the College of Education’s School Psychology program were recognized this month at the Florida Association of School Psychologist’s (FASP) 44th Annual Conference.Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2017/fasp-awards-2017.aspxAcademicsAwards and Honors,Conferences,Graduate Studies,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2017/school-psych-ies-grant.aspxCollege of Education Assistant Professor Nathaniel von der Embse is part of a grant-supported research team developing brief and efficient assessment tools.External ArticleTue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 School Psychology Professor develops new tools to help educators inform behavioral interventionsCollege of Education Assistant Professor Nathaniel von der Embse is part of a grant-supported research team developing brief and efficient assessment tools.Nathaniel von der Embse headshot/education/about-us/news/2017/school-psych-ies-grant.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchSchool Psychology/education/about-us/news/2017/school-psych-professor-nij-grant.aspxCollege of Education Assistant Professor Nathaniel von der Embse, PhD, is part of a research team that is exploring how educators can implement school-wide positive behavior interventions for students in challenging urban school environments.External ArticleMon, 27 Nov 2017 00:00:00 School Psychology Professor researches school-wide behavior interventions through National Institute of Justice GrantCollege of Education Assistant Professor Nathaniel von der Embse, PhD, is part of a research team that is exploring how educators can implement school-wide positive behavior interventions for students in challenging urban school environments.Nathaniel von der Embse headshot/education/about-us/news/2017/school-psych-professor-nij-grant.aspxFaculty and Staff,ResearchSchool Psychology/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-news-fasp-awards.aspxGraduate students from the College of Education's School Psychology Program were recognized at the Florida Association of School Psychologist's (FASP) 43rd Annual Conference.External ArticleTue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 College of Education Students Recognized for Excellence at Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual ConferenceGraduate students from the College of Education's School Psychology Program were recognized at the Florida Association of School Psychologist's (FASP) 43rd Annual Conference.Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-news-fasp-awards.aspxAcademicsAwards and Honors,Conferences,Graduate Studies,School Psychology