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  • Author:

    Laurie McGarry Klose, Ph.D., LSSP

  • Level: 

    Intermediate

  • CREDIT(S):

    1

  • Video:

    1 hour and 2 minutes

Ethics for School Psychologists: Supporting Best Practices in Assessment Through Ethical Problem Solving

This session will focus on the ways the National Association of School Psychologists’ 2020 Principles for Professional Ethics address ethical responsibilities of school psychologists. A problem-solving approach to resolving ethical dilemmas will be discussed that are relevant to assessment practices in the context of federal and state law and local procedures. Seasoned practitioners should be prepared to learn and take away tools to make your professional functioning more ethical and just.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain the importance of using a problem-solving model to address ethical issues. 
2. Describe sources of influence that can contribute to ethical dilemmas, particularly related to ensuring assessments and resulting decisions meet ethical standards. 
3. Design strategies for ensuring that student functioning is ethically evaluated in the context of the specific factors required for considering special education eligibility. 
4. Identify accepted and evolving standards and principles pertaining to ethical requirements, as well as best practices related to assessments, in both school and community environments.

Laurie McGarry Klose, Ph.D., LSSP

Dr. Laurie McGarry Klose, Ph.D., LSSP, is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Baylor Univeristy and the owner of RespectED, a consulting firm that provides services to schools and families. In addition to previous faculty positions, she worked as a campus and district-based school psychologist in California, Massachusetts and Texas. Along with service on numerous state and national committees, Laurie was the 2021-22 NASP President.
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