4/6/2026 A request from Audrey L. Glenn Perez, M.A., doctoral candidate in school psychology at the University of Missouri 

Hello,

I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Missouri looking to recruit school psychologists for my dissertation. I am exploring the beliefs, experiences, knowledge, and awareness of school-based mental health practitioners when providing mental health services to Hispanic and Latino/a/e students. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Missouri - Columbia. If you are interested in participating, you can access the survey at this link: https://missouri.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwsIYPlPkRIc4Gq

Eligibility Criteria:

• Licensed or certified School-Based Mental Health Practitioner (i.e., School Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker)

• Worked in a student-facing role at a public, private, charter, early childhood, residential, independent, or Montessori school during the 2024-2025 school year.

Study Information:

• Participants will complete a 20 minute survey on Qualtrics

• Eligible participants who complete the survey can enter a raffle to win one of 70 $15 Wal-Mart gift cards

For any questions or further information you can reach me at alg9nq@missouri.edu

Thank you,

Audrey L. Glenn Perez, M.A. (she/her/hers)

Doctoral Candidate | School Psychology

Practicum Student | Sandhills Pediatrics

4/1/2026 A request from Jaylin Frierson, M.Ed., school psychology student at Temple University

Dear Members, 

We invite you to participate in a brief, anonymous survey as part of a research study conducted by Dr. Jessica S. Reinhardt, Ph.D., NCSP, Jasmine Yi, M.Ed., and Jaylin Frierson M.Ed., at Temple University. This IRB-approved study explores school psychologists’ engagement in suicide prevention and risk assessment practices, with the goal of identifying trends, training needs, and enhancing support for these critical efforts. 

Survey Details: 

• Time Commitment: 10-15 minutes. 

• Anonymity: The survey is completely anonymous, and no identifying information will be collected. 

• Eligibility: Practicing school psychologists working in PK-12 schools in the United States of America. 

To participate, please click the link below: 

https://forms.office.com/r/5PazxXSHkH 

For questions or further information about the study, please contact Dr. Jessica Reinhardt at jsr@temple.edu or Jasmine Yi at jasmine.yi@temple.edu  

Thank you for considering contributing to this important research! 

Jaylin Frierson, M.Ed (pronouns: He/Him/His)

Ed.S Student | School Psychology

College of Education and Human Development 

Temple University

814-470-6194 | jaylin.frierson@temple.edu

3/31/2026 A request from Charlotte Kelley, doctoral candidate in school psychology at Georgian Court University

Dear Maine Association of School Psychologists, 

You are invited to participate in a research study examining internal psychological strengths and professional commitment among practicing school psychologists in public schools. This study is being conducted as part of a doctoral dissertation in the School Psychology Psy.D. program at Georgian Court University. The purpose of this study is to better understand how factors such as compassion satisfaction and psychological hardiness relate to affective professional commitment among school psychologists working in public school settings. Given the increasing demands placed on the profession, this research aims to contribute to knowledge that may inform future efforts to support professional well-being and retention.

Participation involves completing a brief, anonymous online survey that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is entirely voluntary and you may withdraw from the study at any time. No identifying information will be collected, and all responses will be kept confidential.

To be eligible, participants must be practicing school psychologists, be employed in a United States public school setting, and have completed at least one year of professional practice. If you are interested in participation, please click this link to review the informed consent and access the survey.

If you have any questions about the study, you can contact me at ck90236@georgian.edu or my dissertation chair, Dr. Stephanie Rahill, at srahill@georgian.edu. Questions regarding participant rights or ethical considerations may be directed to the Institutional Research Review Board (IRRB) at Georgian Court University Co-Chairs, Dr. Heather Tacovsky at htacovsky@georgian.edu or Dr. Jessica Lisa at jlisa@georgian.edu.

Thank you for your consideration and for supporting research in the field of school psychology.

Sincerely,

Charlotte Kelley

Doctoral Candidate, School Psychology

Georgian Court University

3/26/2026 A request from Olivia Holbrook, School Psychology Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Hello! I am conducting a research study that aims to examine how school psychologists can build competence for working with LGBTQIA+ students. If you are a licensed/certified school psychologist currently working in a k-12 school in the United States, your participation in this study is requested and greatly appreciated! Participation in this study involves filling out a survey, which will take between 10 and 20 minutes. After completing the survey, you will be given the opportunity to opt into a follow up interview, which will take between 30 and 60 minutes and will be conducted via zoom. Participants who complete both the survey and interview portions of the study will be entered into a drawing to receive one of six $25 tango gift cards. The survey can be accessed here: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WzQyRtFCHhHng2

Thank you,

Olivia Holbrook, M.A. (she/her)

PhD Candidate in School Psychology

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

3/26/2026 A request from Andrea Lopez, School Psychology Ph.D. student at Indiana University Bloomington

Dear Colleagues,

We are reaching out to invite you to participate in a brief needs assessment survey focused on school psychologists’ professional development and training needs related to autism assessment. As you know, school psychologists play a critical role in identifying and supporting autistic students. To better understand current practices, challenges, and areas where additional support may be beneficial, we are conducting a short survey to gather your perspectives. Your input will directly guide the development of a new professional learning opportunity that is under development.

We are the process of creating a new Project ECHO School Autism Assessment, a free telementoring initiative currently being developed by Drs. Maryellen Brunson McClain (Indiana University Bloomington), Micah Mazurek (University of Virginia), and Terisa Gabrielsen (Brigham Young University). The goal of this program is to expand access to expert-guided learning and collaborative case-based discussions to support high-quality autism assessment practices in school settings. This brief survey will help us better understand:

• Your professional development needs related to autism assessment
• Areas where additional training or resources would be valuable
• Your potential interest in the new free Project ECHO School Autism Assessment telementoring program once launched

The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous, and your participation is entirely voluntary.

Survey Link: School Autism Assessment Professional Development Needs and Interest Survey – Fill out form

Your expertise and perspectives are invaluable, and we would be grateful for your participation. Please feel free to share this survey with other school psychologists who may be interested. Thank you in advance for your time and contribution to improving support for autistic students and the professionals who work with them.

2/5/2026  A request from James Pooley, Doctoral Student in the School Psychology program at Georgia State University: 

I am conducting a dissertation study exploring students affected by adult or caregiver’s problematic substance use. The study examines school psychologists’ training related to this topic and their attitudes regarding their roles and responsibilities in supporting this population of students.You may be eligible to participate if you primarily work as a school psychologist in a school-based setting. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Participation in this research is entirely voluntary with no foreseeable risk, and participants will be provided with an informed consent prior to participating.

To access the survey, please follow the link below:

https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pZWrpy2wm59DQq

If you have questions about the study or the procedures, please contact my research supervisor, Joel Meyers, Ph.D. (jpmeyers@gsu.edu) or me (James Pooley, jpooley1@student.gsu.edu).

Thank you for taking the time to consider participating in this study and contributing to research that may enhance school-based support for students in need.

2/2/2026 A request from Breya Whitefield, School Psychologist and Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin: 

Dear School Psychologists,

This study seeks to enroll 150 participants who are licensed school psychologists while excluding individuals who are school psychology graduate students and/or unlicensed school psychologists.There are no risks to participants greater than those ordinarily experienced or encountered in daily life or during the completion of routine psychological examinations or tests. The disclosure of information regarding the participants' employment is mitigated by the use of an anonymous survey procedure; no personally identifiable information will be matched with participant data for any reason. The findings may offer meaningful benefits to the broader field of school psychology and educational practice. By identifying school psychologists’ knowledge, beliefs, and implementation of evidence-based practices for autistic students, as well as the organizational factors that influence their ability to provide support, the study may inform future training, professional development, and resource allocation within school systems. The results may help districts, preparation programs, and policymakers better understand the needs of practitioners and the barriers they face, ultimately contributing to improved service delivery and outcomes for autistic students.

At the end of the study, participants will be redirected to another separate Qualtrics survey where they will be asked if they would like to enter the raffle for a random drawing to win one (1) of five (5) $50 Amazon gift cards. If participants choose to enter, they will be asked to enter an email. Following the completion of the research study, all names entered will be randomly selected. Winners of the drawing will be contacted via email to collect their electronic gift card. No physical gift cards will be sent.

Survey Link: https://mtsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3r5SoxP2ksiBGLk

Contact Information:

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Rebecca Stayton, Rebecca.Stayton@mtsu.edu

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Breya Whitefield, bwhitefield@mcw.edu

For additional information about your rights as a participant in this study, please contact the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Office of Compliance at 615-494-8918 or via email at irb_information@mtsu.edu. (http://www.mtsu.edu/irb)