How To Maintain Learning Outcomes While Distance Learning
- Presenter: Jason Acosta
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Jason AcostaPRINCIPAL AT SAINT FRANCIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Mr. Jason Acosta has worked in the Diocese of St. Augustine for 18 years. For the first ten years, he worked as a middle school history teacher, before taking on the duty of Assistant Principal for the last four of those years. He has been an acting principal for the last eight years, with four of those years as an elementary/middle school principal and the last four years as a high school principal. He has also taught AP World History for the last two years at Saint Francis Catholic Academy, where he is the principal. He has earned both a Master’s degree in History from the University of Florida and an MEd in Educational Leadership from St. Leo University.
How To Manage Behavior In Your Classroom – In Person And Online
- Presenters: Dr. Brown
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Sandy Brown, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, BCBA, CASASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Dr. Sandy Brown has been a licensed occupational therapist since 1998. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics (BCP) through the AOTA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS). She has specialized in pediatrics, however has worked in a variety of settings including home based, schools, private practice, residential facilities, outpatient clinics, and academia. She has also served as a center manager for a large outpatient rehabilitation clinic and serves as Race Director for the Bayada Regatta, the largest pararowing regatta in the country,
She received her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida in 2017 where she conducted research examining the impact of challenging behaviors on a child’s participation in therapy. Dr. Brown’s research interests include challenging behaviors, pediatric outcomes, quality of life, participation, knowledge translation, and clinical reasoning. Currently, Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor in Jacksonville University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program.
Demystifying Student Mental Health
- Presenter: Dr. Desai & Dr. Hite
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Sheila Desai, Ph.D., NCSPDIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Sheila Desai, Ph.D. is the Director of Educational Practice at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Desai has been in the field of school psychology for 12 years with previous experience in practice, teaching, and research. Seven of those years, she worked in Massachusetts and Connecticut as a school psychologist serving K-12 students in Boston Public Schools and EASTCON clinical day treatment settings. Her current role at NASP focuses on social justice, advocacy for students with disabilities, and technical support for school psychologists. She also represents NASP on the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities.
John Hite, Psy.D., M.Ed., NCSPSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SPECIALIST
John Hite, Psy.D., M.Ed., is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of preschool and school-age children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and other health conditions. Dr. Hite has training in school and clinical psychology across educational and medical settings and has been a school psychologist for ten years. Before becoming a school psychologist, Dr. Hite was a specialist in the inclusion of students with severe disabilities and a special education teacher. He also has extensive experience in working with state governments and organizations on the credentialing and practice of school psychology and advocacy for children. Dr. Hite is the previous Chair of the Credentialing Committee for the National Association of School Psychologists.
Stressed Out: Understanding & Conquering Stress So You Can Thrive
- Presenter: Amy Cannava, Ed.S., NCSP
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Amy Cannava, Ed.S., NCSPRESIDENT IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
CHAIR, NASP LGBTQI2-S COMMITTEEAmy Cannava (she/her), Ed.S., NCSP, is a veteran school psychologist who has come to specialize in working with LGBTQ+ youth. Professionally, Ms. Cannava is Chair of NASP’s LGBTQI2-S Committee, a position selected by the Committee Chair and approved by the President. She trains school districts and universities on creating inclusive environments and
counseling LGBTQ+ youth. She consults with group homes, juvenile justice, and social services in maintaining safe and affirming environments for LGBTQ; has worked with medical and mental health providers to create affirming practices; and volunteers in her community sponsoring a cross-regional Pride Prom which garnered national attention in its first year. Ms. Cannava routinely fields questions from school psychologists nationwide in working with this diverse group. She has provided expert testimony to both the Virginia House and Senate leading up to the ban on conversion therapy for minors, has worked with the VA Department of Education on the implementation of HB 145/SB 161, and provided crisis counseling for The Trevor Project for two years. Within the schools, she has provided individual and group counseling to LGBTQ+ students for ten years and sponsored Gender- Sexuality Alliances. She has co-authored guidance documents with NASP, the Trevor Project, Gender Spectrum, HRC, HBO, and PBS. Personally, Amy has also served as Vice President of PFLAG Winchester, where she facilitated one of PFLAG National’s only sanctioned LGBTQ+ youth groups, mentors LGBTQ+ adolescents, and works with parents to better understand and support their children. She remains inspired, motivated, and challenged by the LGBTQ+ youth she serves.