Educational Psychology Services Are Lead By A Credentialed School Psychologist who Provides:

• Collaboration with parents, school staff and community members to strategize on interventions, policy and procedures for students.
• Administer a comprehensive battery of standardized test, rating scales, review records and observations to establish eligibility, re-evaluate eligibility and provide insight into placement.
• Participation in Manifestation Determination, 504 and SSPT meetings.
• Assistance in data collection for Functional Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Participation in Individual Educational Plan meetings, providing findings on cognitive ability, social emotional, behavioral and adaptive skills.
• Service  as a consultant to school staff, parents, and therapist
• Serve as a member of the crises team.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students to address academic and behavioral goals.
• Knowledgeable of the 13 eligibilities under IDEA (Individuals with Disability Act) and FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) as it pertains to student in special education.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• An approach rooted in cultural humility that is strength based and client centered.
• Individual assistance with utilizing the necessary social emotional skill-sets needed for navigating home, work, and leisure while sustaining a holistic balance.

and has accomplished:

• Over 25 years of experience in Community Social Work with Mental Health Services, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Department of Probation.
• More than 5 years of experience providing educational services to K-12th grade students.

Trainings

• Active Listening | The Road to Optimism | Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Mind & Body Part I &II | Creating Wellness Plan A Thousand Joys  2015
• Strengthening Families: An Introduction to the Protective Factors – SHIELDS for Families Compton, Ca 2016
• Suicide Risk Assessment, Intervention and Treatment Training Los Angeles Unified School District 2021
• Confronting Implicit Bias and Microaggression Los Angeles Unified School District 2021
• Creating a Trauma Aware Learning Environment Los Angeles Unified School District 2022

  Certifications 

•  Motivational Interviewing Certificate Continuing Education Online Social Work April 2021

• Grief Counseling Certificate (no. Gc-02767)  American Institute of Health Care Professionals February 2016

• Master Addictions Counselor Certificate (no. 04932) National Board of Addiction Counselors May 1996 

Social Emotional Services are lead by a Social Emotional (SE) Facilitator who provides:

• Assistance to parents, children, and teachers with developing the necessary skills to navigate the social emotional landscape in the classroom community and home.

and has accomplished:

• Masters in Educational Leadership. 
• More than 20 years providing direct services to youth & families in school & community based settings. 
• Certificated in Breakthrough Parenting Classes.
• Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group Facilitation.