Developing Competence in the Assessment of Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Economically Insecure Populations
*Please note: Online registration will be closed at 5pm the Friday before the event and registration after that time must be done in person at 8:30am on the date of the event for anyone wishing to attend.
A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sponsored By
Association of Practicing Psychologists, Montgomery-Prince George’s Counties, Inc.
Approved by American Psychological Association for 3 CE Credits
Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
"Developing Competence in the Assessment of Children
from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Economically
Insecure Populations"
Presented by: TANIA THOMAS-PRESSWOOD, Ph.D., NCSP, ABSNP
Meets Maryland Board of Psychology Cultural Diversity Requirements
Workshop Level: All levels
This workshop is for psychologists and other mental health professionals working with culturally diverse populations.
Program Description :
The United States is becoming increasingly diverse ; English language learners in U.S schools comprise 20% of the overall student population, 18% of children in the United States live in poverty; and 43% of school age children represent a racial or ethnic group nationwide (NCES, 2008; U.S. Department of Education, 2007; U.S census, 2007). Developing the skills necessary to deliver culturally appropriate and effective psychological services to a diverse population is an essential component to the practice of all psychologists regardless of place of practice (i.e., clinic, hospitals, schools, mental health centers, etc.) This workshop will discuss social and environmental factors that impact the behavior and adjustment of children and families from diverse backgrounds as well as the components of a culturally informed assessment and treatment. Lecture and group discussion will be used.
Participant Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the factors that impact the behavior and adjustment of children from culturally and Linguistically diverse and economically insecure backgrounds
- Identify and examine the components of a culturally competent assessment and treatment as well as factors that may impact assessment performance and interpretation of results
- Conceptualize ways of preparing reports that reflect the needs and experiences of children from economically, linguistically, and culturally diverse backgrounds
- Discuss and explore ways in which private practitioners can collaborate or partner with schools to provide more effective treatment and services to school age children and their families
About the Presenter:
Dr. Tania Thomas-Presswood is the Director of the School Psychology Program at Gallaudet University. She has been on the faculty of the Psychology Department for 12 years. Dr. Thomas-Presswood was trained at Hofstra University where she obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical and School Psychology. She has been practicing as a school psychologist for over 20 years in states such as New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Dr. Thomas-Presswood has presented at major conferences such as NASP and APA, and she has authored and co-authored chapters, journal articles, and books. Her most recent book “Meeting the Needs of Students and Families from Poverty” was published in 2007. She is currently working on another book on the topic of assessment of deaf children.
Continuing Education Credit: CE is granted to participants with documented attendance and completed evaluation forms. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who are more than 15 minutes late, are absent more than 15 minutes during the session, or depart more than 15 minutes early. A certificate for three CE credits will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of this workshop. APP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This workshop program is accessible to all individuals, in compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act. Accommodations for individuals with sensory impairments can be made upon advanced request.
APP has no commercial relationship to the presenter of this CE program and does not seek to promote any commercial undertaking with which the presenter may be engaged. However, APP does allow the presenter to make available copies of a published product to participants desiring to purchase the product.
Sunday, November 20, 2011 – 9:00 am to 12:15 pm
(Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Socializing – 8:30 am to 9:00 am)
Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn, at the same location)
8777 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-0800
Public parking behind the hotel (free on Sunday); Valet parking in the hotel
COST: Early Registration (postmarked by Friday, November 11, 2011):
$35 for APP members and $60 for nonmembers
Late Registration (postmarked after November 11, 2011 or at the door):
$45 for APP members and $70 for nonmembers
HANDOUTS: May be downloaded free of charge from the APP website prior to the event, or via free wi-fi on site. If you would like to receive paper handouts at the workshop, include an additional $5 with your registration fee to cover printing costs. Printed handouts will not be available at the workshop without prior payment.
Requests for refunds must be made in writing. Full refund, minus a $10.00 service charge, will be made for requests postmarked by Friday, November 18, 2011. No refunds will be made thereafter.
For information regarding registration, contact Dr. Laura Smith (249) 292-1701 apponlinempg@gmail.com. Questions or requests concerning the program can be answered by Dr. Teresa Trabue (301) 322-3400 drttrabue@verizon.net or Dr. Gail Bleach (301) 856-3636 gbleach@verizon.net . If you prefer the registration form can be downloaded and mailed in for the November workshop.
**Please note: When event ticket is purchased more than 8 days prior to the event, a $10 early registration discount will be added during checkout. Online registration will be closed at 5pm the Friday before the event and registration after that time must be done in person at 8:30am on the date of the event for anyone wishing to attend.
