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Becoming a LicensedEducational PsychologistChristopher C. Jones, CAGSLicensed Educational Psychologist, NCSPPresident and CEODynamic InterventionsCASP Convention 2019 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Learning Objectives Understand the LEP license and itsapplicationsGain insight into the LEP ExamReview focus points of the LEP ExamReview test taking strategies 2019 Dynamic Interventions
What is a LicensedEducational Psychologist? The LEP is governed by the Board of Behavioral SciencesAll information can be found on the BBS website www.bbs.ca.govThe BBS is responsible for consumer protection through theregulation of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT) Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW) Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (APCC) 2019 Dynamic Interventions
What is a LicensedEducational Psychologist? The practice of educational psychology is theperformance of any of the followingprofessional functions pertaining to academiclearning processes or the education systemor both 2019 Dynamic Interventions
What is a LicensedEducational Psychologist? (a) Educational evaluation (b) Diagnosis of psychological disordersrelated to academic learning processes 2019 Dynamic Interventions
What is a LicensedEducational Psychologist? (c) Administration of diagnostic tests related toacademic learning processes including tests ofacademic ability, learning patterns, achievement,motivation, and personality factors (d) Interpretation of diagnostic tests related toacademic learning processes including tests ofacademic ability, learning patterns, achievement,motivation, and personality factors 2019 Dynamic Interventions
What is a LicensedEducational Psychologist? (e) Providing psychological counseling forindividuals, groups, and families (f) Consultation with other educators andparents on issues of social development andbehavioral and academic difficulties 2019 Dynamic Interventions
What is a LicensedEducational Psychologist? (g) Conducting psychoeducationalassessments for the purposes of identifyingspecial needs (h) Developing treatment programs andstrategies to address problems of adjustment (i) Coordinating intervention strategies formanagement of individual crises 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Education In order to qualify for LEP licensure, applicants must possess, atminimum, a master’s degree in psychology, educationalpsychology, school psychology, counseling and guidance, or adegree deemed equivalent by the BBS. This degree must beobtained at a university accredited by one of the followingaccrediting bodies: Western Association of Schools and CollegesNorthwest Association of Secondary and Higher SchoolsMiddle States Association of Colleges and Secondary SchoolsNew England Association of Colleges and Secondary SchoolsNorth Central Association of Colleges and Secondary SchoolsSouthern Association of Colleges and SchoolsApplicants must successfully complete 60 semester hours ofpostgraduate work in pupil personnel services 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Experience Applicants must complete three years of full time experience (or theequivalent to three years of experience) working as a school psychologist.The three years of required experience may be satisfied as follows: AND 1. Two years of full time (or equivalent) experience as a credentialed schoolpsychologist in public schools. This experience can be unsupervised andneeds to be obtained in the most recent six years from the time a personapplies for licensure2. A. One year of supervised professional experience in an accredited schoolpsychology programOR 2. B. One year of full time (or equivalent) experience as a credentialed schoolpsychologist in public schools obtained under the direction of a licensededucational psychologist or a licensed psychologist. The experience in 2A and2B can be older than six years from the time a person applies for examinationeligibility 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Application Packet Once all qualifications have been met, you mustcomplete the LEP Application Packet ApplicationPhotographSecurity AgreementFeeFingerprintingTranscriptsPPS CredentialExperience Verification Forms 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Accommodations for the LEP Exam BBS offers accommodations for the LEP Exam ifyou meet the qualifying criteria Accommodations can be made to the testingenvironment and auxiliary aids offeredMust have prior approvalOnly schedule your exam after approval has beengranted 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Examination Once eligible to take the LEP Written Examination,applicants will receive a LEP Written ExaminationCandidate Handbook. On the back of this handbookwill be the deadline by which the applicant must takethe exam Eligibility to take the exam expires if the applicant does not sitfor the exam within one year of becoming eligibleIf the initial exam is failed, the applicant becomes eligible toretake the exam within 180 days. Eligibility to retake the examexpires if the applicant does not sit to retake the exam withinone year 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Examination Upon passing the LEP Written Examination,the applicant will submit an application for LEPinitial licensure. This application will beavailable at the test site center. Once theBoard processes this form, the applicant willreceive an LEP license number 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP Licenses are valid for 2 yearsYour birthday is used as the validation dateInitial license is valid from the date you submityour application once you have passed theexam, until your birthday, not to exceed 2 years If your birthday is in February, and you passthe exam in August of 2019, your license willexpire in February of 2021 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Qualifications of the LEP LEPs are required to complete 36 CE hours every twoyears to renew their license, plus pay the renewal fee 6 hours of Law and Ethics each renewal period7 hours of Child Abuse Assessment (one time only)15 hours of Alcohol and other Chemical SubstanceDependency (one time only)6 hours of Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention (onetime only, on or after January 1, 2021) 2019 Dynamic Interventions
BBS Valid Licensee StatisticsLicense TypeTotal NumberAssociate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)15,619Associate Marriage and Family Therapist(AMFT)17,614Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)27,723Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP)2,038Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists(LMFT)44,277Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor(LPCC)1,727Associate Professional Clinical Counselor(APCC)3,478 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Development Occupational Analysis An occupational analysis is a method for identifying thetasks performed in a profession or on a job and theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform that jobThe results of an occupational analysis are used to form anexamination planAn examination plan consists of content areas. Eachcontent area describes examination content in terms of thetask statements and knowledge gathered during theoccupational analysisAn Occupational Analysis has been conducted, and theLEP Exam was recently updated The current LEP Exam Handbook reflects an OccupationalAnalysis conducted in 2009 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Development Pass/Fail Standards A criterion-referenced passing score methodology isusedDifferentiates between a qualified and unqualifiedlicensure candidateThe passing score is based on a minimumcompetence criterion that is defined in terms of theactual behaviors that qualified LEPs would perform ifthey possessed the knowledge necessary to performjob duties125 Questions, 100 which count2.5 hours to complete exam 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Development The exam consists of approximately 125 questions No less than 100 questions are part of the examination All questions are written and reviewed by LEP Subject MatterExpertsUp to 25 experimental questions will be distributedthroughout the exam These questions are used for performance data gathering andevaluationYou will not be made aware of which questions areexperimentalResponses will not be included in your exam score 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Development Proctored by an independent firm at locationsall over the state, and some out of stateExam is taken via computerMultiple choice formatExam is pass/failResults are immediate 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Content Areas I. Assessment - 32% Intake Referral questions, determining client needsAssessment Plan Development What to give and whyAssessment Process How to give tests Purpose of tests Knowledge of age ranges, scoring, validity, reliability data,etc.Interpretation and Diagnosis Interpretation, relating assessment data to relevantrecommendations, diagnosis of disorders that affectlearning, behavior and performance across settings 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Content Areas II. Communication of Results -14% Presenting Results Report writing and communication of results tostudent, parent, staff, etc.Recommendations and Implications Communication of results, implications, strategies,accommodations, modifications and other needs tostudent, parent, staff, etc. 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Content Areas II. Intervention - 15% Strategy Development Creating systematic intervention programs Focus on academics, cognitive processes, behavior, etc.Teaching Providing clients with information to implementrecommendationsDirect Service Knowledge of therapeutic, behavioral and academicinterventionsMonitoring Progress of academic, behavioral and psychologicalinterventions to determine effectiveness of plan 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Content Areas III. Consultation - 11% Collaboration Consultation with professionals and community resourcesOutreach Working within public and private schools Working within public and private agenciesResources Knowledge about resources available to clients Public and privateTransition Planning Occupational inventories, post high school planning 2019 Dynamic Interventions
LEP Exam Content Areas IV. Law - 14% Office Policies and StandardsLegal MandatesV. Ethics - 14% Confidentiality Reporting HIPPA Record Keeping and StorageBoundaries and Disclosures Taking cases within your skill set Private practice within your district/SELPA Advertising guidelines 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice Questions:What test should be used to obtain a standard score ofthe intellectual functioning of an 8-year old who isunable to talk and has limited hand movements?A. Raven’s Progressive MatricesB. Leiter International Performance ScaleC. Kaufman Assessment Battery for ChildrenD. McCarthy Scales of Children’s Abilities 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerA. Raven’s Progressive Matrices 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice Questions:Which of the following treatments are recommended for managingAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?A. EEG Biofeedback, sensory integration training, and parentcounselingB. EEG Biofeedback, sensory integration training, and removalof sugar and food additivesC. Behavior management methods, stimulant medication, andparent counselingD. Behavior management methods, stimulant medication, andremoval of sugar and food additives 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerC. Behavior management methods, stimulantmedication, and parent counseling 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice Questions:A parent of a 5 year old is seeking an psychoeducationalassessment because her child is not progressingacademically as quickly as the other students in the class.What test would you use to assess the student’s cognition?A. WISC-IVB. WPPSI-IIIC. WAIS-IVD. KTEA-3 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerB. WPPSI-III 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice QuestionWhy should parents be given detailed feedback following thecompletion of a psychological assessment of their child?A.To provide the rationale for a special education placementdecision.B.To encourage parents to take a more active role in theirchild’s education in the future.C.To explain how social and emotional functioning is related toacademic achievement.D.To maximize intervention success through increasingparticipation with recommendations. 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerD. To maximize intervention success throughincreasing participation with recommendations. 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice Questions:A 12 year old is referred for psychoeducational assessment. Youreceive a report from a psychiatrist that states your client is beingtreated for OCD. However, the parent believes her child has AutismSpectrum Disorder. What characteristic would tell you the client isprobably affected by OCD rather than Autism?A. The client obsesses about topics or itemsB. The client does not have many friendsC. The client shows social skills performance deficit, but not asocial skills acquisition deficitD. The client show social skills acquisition deficits 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Answer:C.The client shows social skills performancedeficit, but not a social skills acquisitiondeficit 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice QuestionA right-handed 14-year-old student with a seizure disorder and no other health problemsrecently had a neuropsychological evaluation. The student's school asked an LEP toreview the evaluation report and help them utilize the information. The report indicatesimpaired right-hand performance. An IQ test was not administered; however, all otherevaluation results were within normal limits. What academic implications are inferred bythese results?A. The student has impaired language functioning and will primarily require extensiveacademic assistance with reading, spelling, writing, and note-taking.B. The student has impaired visual-spatial functioning and will primarily requireextensive academic assistance with reading, spelling, writing, and note-taking.C. The student has impaired language functioning, and will primarily require extensiveacademic assistance with math, nonverbal communication, science, and note-taking.D. The student has impaired visual-spatial functioning and will primarily requireextensive academic assistance with math, nonverbal communication, science, andnote-taking. 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerA. The student has impaired languagefunctioning and will primarily require extensiveacademic assistance with reading, spelling,writing, and note-taking. 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice Questions:You have assessed a 5 year old non-verbal child withAutism. The child shows poor social skills and self-injuriousbehavior. What recommendation would you make to theindependent charter school who contracted you to do theassessment?A. Social Skills trainingB. PECS trainingC. Applied Behavior Analysis to manage the selfinjurious behaviorD. All of the above 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerC.Applied Behavior Analysis to managethe self-injurious behavior 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam Practice Questions: You are making business cards. Which of the followingare legal ways to identify yourself?A.B.C.D.John Doe, Educational PsychologistJohn Doe, LEP 1234John Doe, Licensed Educational PsychologistJohn Doe, MS, LEP 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam AnswerB.John Doe, LEP 1234 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Taking the LEP Exam Remember your test taking strategies Multiple choice testEliminate obvious wrong answersPace yourself, be aware of the timeThere are both short questions, and longer,scenario questionsUse relaxation techniques Deep breathingVisualization 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Taking the LEP Exam You have about 1 minute per question, but need to factor in time forreviewPace yourself – use time markers (e.g. finish #20 between 25 to 30minutes, #40 by 50 to 60 minutes, #60 by 80 to 90 minutes, etc.) –plan on 10-15 minutes for reviewIf you cannot decide on an answer, choice and then select “mark” soyou can go back and review the response at the end of the test You can make comments on answers by selecting “comments”Eliminate obvious wrong answersWhen answering questions about treatment – look for answerchoices that include both medication and therapy/behaviormodifications 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Taking the LEP Exam Pay attention to key words such as “always” and “never”Make sure you answer the question asked Use the entire 2 ½ hours Understand the test question, then only answer what is beingasked (nothing more and nothing less)If you finish early, take a short break then review your answerchoices. There are no extra points for finishing earlyIf you fail the test, write down everything you rememberabout the test so you can study it again You will get a score report indicating your correct responses andyour performance on each section 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Taking the LEP Exam BBS feels your knowledge and experience should beenough to pass the exam Focus on the LEP Written Examination Plan in thecandidate handbookUse common senseYour first reaction is usually correct. Do not over think it!Brush up on Content Areas you are less comfortablewith Break out your Grad School text books 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Taking the LEP Exam Do not let your ego get in the way! You may not agree with some of the answers This will be most evident in the ethics section, mostlikely with mandated reporting and confidentiality nsentConfidCAR-20164thed.pdf /Cathy/Reporting Consensual Activity Between Minors JF07.pdfFocus on how the test wants you to answerThink in terms of private practice, not as aschool practitioner 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Applications of the LEP School Psychology; Public & Private May equate to a pay raise, check with your districtMay allow you to conduct IEEs within your SELPASome parents request LEPs for assessment Yes, that could mean more work for you .You may be called in to help with “Hot Cases”May make you marketable enough to work in a private schoolLEPs can provide up to 1200 hours of clinical supervision to BBSAssociates providing ERMHS in school settings starting January1, 2020 (AB 1651) 2019 Dynamic Interventions
The LEP Exam LEP Eligibility Application Website: LEP Written Examination CandidateHandbook Website: s://candidate.psiexams.com/bulletin/display bulletin.jsp?ro yes&actionname 83&bulletinid 237&bulletinurl .pdfBoard of Behavioral Sciences http://www.bbs.ca.gov 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Questions and Answers Thanks for coming, it has been a pleasure!Christopher C. Jones, CAGSLicensed Educational Psychologist 2819, NCSPDynamic namicinterventions.com 2019 Dynamic Interventions
Two years of full time (or equivalent) experience as a credentialed school psychologist in public schools. This experience can be unsupervised and needs to be obtained in the most recent six years from the time a person applies for licensure AND 2. A. One year of supervised professional experience in an accredited school psychology program
