New Jersey Association of School Psychologists (NJASP)
Northern Workshop
“Calling All Students & Early Year Career”
Positive Interactions with Parents: Tips for School Psychologists
March 18, 2014
Seton Hall University
Chancellors Suite
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Presenter:
Patrick O’Halloran, Ed.D
This 90 minute free workshop is geared towards school psychologists with three years of experience or less. The presenter will review pertinent case law in the area of special education. Additionally, the presenter will identify potential causes of conflict with parents and appropriate techniques for preventing it and addressing it when it does occur. The presenter will also review strategies for communicating effectively with parents via e-mail, telephone, and in-person conferences.
Seton Hall University
This workshop is co-sponsored by the School & Community
Psychology Program and the student organization SPLASH (School Psychology Leadership
Association of Seton Hall).
Program Director: Thomas Massarelli, Ph.D
Dr. Patrick O’Halloran is a school psychologist for the Watchung Hills Regional High School District. Dr. O’Halloran is certified as a teacher of psychology, school psychologist, supervisor, principal, and chief school administrator. He has presented several times for the National Association of School Psychologists, the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists, and the New Jersey Education Association. He also recently published a monograph entitled “Special Education Due Process Hearings: Exploring Factors.”
To register please visit our website at www.njasp.org. Please register by March 11, 2014.
Early registration is advised. Please mention if you require any specific assistance so arrangements can be made. One and one half hours of Professional Development time will be earned by attending this workshop. Seton Hall University is a NASP Approved Accredited CPU Provider and certificates will be provided.