Jennifer James
Senior Affiliate Professor - School Psychology
- B.A. Special Education, Hope College
- M.Ed. School Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
- Ph.D. School Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
Office: 2140 Au Sable Hall
Phone: (616) 331-2406
Email: [email protected]
Specialization
School Psychology
Courses Taught
PSY 326 - Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
PSY 410/510 - Tests and Measurements
PSY 500 - Introduction to School Psychology
PSY 642 - Assessment Practicum
PSY 654 - School-based Intervention and Consultation
PSY 675 - School Psychology Practicum
PSY 685 - School Psychology Internship
PSY 693 - Masters Project
Research Interests
My research interests focus primarily on prevention, intervention and special education supports in the schools. More specifically, I have an interest in intensive behavioral interventions such as functional behavior analysis/behavior intervention plans and wraparound supports within a Multi-Tier Support System in the schools. My previous research has also focused on School Psychologists as leaders in the schools and identity construction of students that have attended a bilingual immersion school. As my position focuses on providing supervision to graduate students in the field of school psychology, I am currently interested in research on best practice models of supervision. I also have a strong interest in crisis prevention and intervention in the schools and am a NASP PREPaRE trainer.
Publications and Presentations
Shriberg, D., Satchwell, M., McArdle, L., James, J.M. (2011). An exploration of school psychologists’ beliefs about effective leadership practice in school psychology. School Psychology Forum, 4(4), 8-21.
Professional Presentations:
James, J.M. & Auperlee, J. (2017, November). Addressing the shortage of school psychologists through high quality internships. Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
James, J.M. (2016, February). State of school psychology programs and field experiences. Presented at the Southwest Kent ISD School Psychologist Meeting.
James, J.M. (2015, November). State of school psychology programs and field experiences. Presented at the Ottawa ISD School Psychologist Meeting.
James, J.M. & Clarke, J. (2009, November). Rewards and Rewards Plus. Academic Intervention Showcase presented at Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
Shriberg, D., Satchwell, M., Mills, J., McArdle, L. (2008, April). Defining leadership in school psychology: NASP member and leader perspectives. Paper presented at the Loyola University Research Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Shriberg, D., Satchwell, M., Mills, J., McArdle, L. (2008, February). Defining leadership in school psychology: NASP member and leader perspectives. Paper presented at the NASP Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Mills, J. & Reyes, S. (2007, April). Equitable assessment of English Language Learners. Presented at Loyola University Chicago CHAPTER Conference, Chicago IL.
Reyes, S. & Mills, J. (2007, December). Limited language proficiency or exceptionality: How to know, what to do? Presented at the IAMME State-wide Conference, Oak Brook, IL.