Program Research
School psychologists have a strong foundation in research. They effectively evaluate and apply it in their practices. To prepare you for a successful career, you will be trained in the scientist-practitioner tradition at Miami. Here you will learn how to employ techniques and resources for data collection, measurement, analysis, and program evaluation that support effective practices. Students develop these research skills and apply them to their thesis research projects.
Scholarly work is an integral part of our program for both students and faculty. Our faculty are scientist-practitioners themselves, and you may be integrally involved in their research projects during your tenure at Miami too. Below you will find recent examples of our faculty and student successes in furthering their own understanding and advancing the field of school psychology.
Recent Faculty Publications
Dr. Brann
- Brann KL, Boone WJ, Splett JW, Clemons C, Bidwell SL. Development of the School Mental Health Self-Efficacy Teacher Survey Using Rasch Analysis. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment. August 2020. DOI: 10.1177/0734282920947504
- Brann, K.L., Baker, D., Smith-Millman, M.K., Watt, S.J., DiOrio, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth, Children and Youth Services Review, Volume 121, 2021, 105826, ISSN 0190-7409, DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105826.
- (2021) Usability of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessments in Schools: A Systematic Review From 2009 to 2019, School Psychology Review, DOI: 10.1080/2372966X.2020.1836518
Dr. Mezher
- McClain, M. B., Shahidullah, J. D., & Mezher, K. R. (Eds.) (2020). Interprofessional Care Coordination for Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder: Translating Research into Practice. New York: Springer.
- Shahidullah, J. D., Brunson McClain, M., Azad, G., Mezher, K. R., & McIntyre, L. L. (2020.) Coordinating autism care across schools and medical settings: Considerations for school psychologists. Intervention in School and Clinic, 56(2). doi: 10.1177/1053451220914891
- McClain, M.B., Shahidullah, J.D., Mezher, K.R. et al. School-Clinic Care Coordination for Youth with ASD: A National Survey of School Psychologists. J Autism Dev Disord 50, 3081–3091 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03985-3.
Dr. Noltemeyer
- Noltemeyer, A., Meehan, C., Jordan, E., & Petrasek, M. (2021). Implementing statewide practices that promote student wellness and resilience (pp. 459-480). In P.J. Lazarus, S. Suldo, & B. Doll (Eds.), Fostering the emotional well-being of our youth: A school-based approach. Oxford University Press.
- Noltemeyer, A., Palmer, K., James, A., & Petrasek, M. (2019). Disciplinary and achievement outcomes associated with school-wide PBIS implementation level. School Psychology Review, 48 (1), 81-87.
Dr. Sabnis
Sabnis, S. & Newman, D. (2022). Epistemological diversity, constructionism, and social justice research in school psychology. School Psychology Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2022.2094283
Sabnis, S. & Proctor, S. (2021). Use of critical theory to develop a conceptual framework for critical school psychology, School Psychology Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2021.1949248
Sabnis, S., & Bueno Martinez, C. (2021). DisCrit: Disability critical race theory in school psychology. In S. Proctor & D. Rivera (Eds.), Critical theories for school psychology and counseling: A foundation for equity and inclusion in school-based practice. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780367815325
Brann, K. L., Daniels, B., Chafouleas, S. M., & DiOrio, C. A. (2021) Usability of social, emotional, and behavioral assessments in schools: A systematic review from 2009 to 2019, School Psychology Review
Brann, K. L., Baker, D., Smith-Millman, M. K., Watt, S. J., & DiOrio, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 121
McMahon, C.M., Linthicum, M. & Stoll, B. (2021). Developmental disability vs. neurodiverse identity: How cognitive lens affects the general public’s perceptions of autism, Disability & Society
