Calling on the Village: A Culturally Relevant Model for Preparing School Psychologists

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

This paper presentation will highlight instructional and programmatic tools for cultivating culturally competent practitioners. Our presentation demonstrates how facilitating opportunities for social connection results in mutual interdependence among our students and community stakeholders. Through mock interviews, engaging evaluation exercises, and thoughtful collaborative writing exercises, this work has enhanced the rigor and effectiveness of a nationally approved school psychology specialist-level training program.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research

Chair

• Julius Davis, Bowie State University

Papers

• Closing the Loop: Using Qualitative Feedback to Teach Culturally Responsive Evaluation - Darla M Scott, Bowie State University

• It Takes a Village: Engaging Community Partners to Inform Training Through the Mock Interview Process - Kimberly M. Daniel, Bowie State University

• Legacy Papers and Communal Group Projects: Culturally Responsive Instructional Practices for School Psychology Candidates - Jennifer Moy West, Bowie State University