A request from Taylor York, doctoral student in school psychology at the University of Alabama: 

We are conducting a survey as part of a research project at the University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Sherbrooke. This project is investigating how school psychologists think about, plan, and complete assessments in schools. Your response will help us understand what school psychologists think about psychoeducational assessment, and how assessment plays a role in our professional identity. 

If you are a practicing school psychologist who completes assessments as part of your job duties, we would greatly appreciate your participation. After completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to submit your name to receive one of five $20 Amazon gift cards. You can access this survey by following this link: https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39286uAlTpTEcse

This survey is voluntary and confidential, and should take no longer than 20 minutes.  The research conducted in this survey has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at The University of Alabama.  There are no foreseeable significant risks associated with your participation in this study.  If you have any questions, please reach the study lead at lasnider@ua.edu. Questions related to the IRB process at The University of Alabama can be directed to (205) 348-8461 or via email at rscompliance@ua.edu.

A request from Gwendolyn Davis, school psychology Ph.D. student at Indiana University Bloomington: 

I am collaborating with Maryellen Brunson McClain, PhD, Associate Professor of School Psychology at Indiana University Bloomington on a study to learn about school psychologists’ ADHD assessment and identification training and practices. We believe that the results of this study will provide valuable information to school psychologists about current practices and training needs surrounding ADHD assessment and identification in schools. Participants must be currently employed as a school psychologist in a public school district in the United States. 

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (Protocol #21628) at Indiana University Bloomington. Participation is voluntary and is anticipated to take 15-20 minutes to complete. Participation can lead to a drawing of 1 of 4 $100 Amazon gift cards. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Participants may opt out at any time. If you are interested in participating in the current study, please click here.  

If you have any general questions about the survey, please contact Dr. McClain at 812-856-8036 or mcclainm@iu.edu.   

Please feel free to forward the survey to any friends and colleagues you think may be interested in participating. We appreciate your help!