SIU School of Medicine & District 186 Doctoral School Psychology Training in the Capital City

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History Both SIU and 186 have been ISPIC partnering sites off-and-on since 2003 training in total 22 doctoral psychology interns. There are three other entities in the Springfield area that have partnered with these two sites to train interns at various times; the organizations continue to have close working relationships and collaborate to support children’s well-being. Since 2014, a former ISPIC program completer has supervised this particular co-training opportunity between SIU and 186.

The Basics Stipend $20,000 University and school holidays, including closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day (other religious holidays as requested) No designated vacation or personal time, but flexible in arranging time away as long as hours are made up Interns maintain their own health and liability insurance

District 186 Total enrollment 14,862 $7,192 per student instructional spending Average class size 19 students 63% low income 3% homeless 14% student mobility 20% chronically truant 1% English language learners 21% with disability 2% dropout Data obtained from: www.illinoisreportcard.com

District 186: Student Support Services Student Support Services' Mission To provide support for the success of all students in District 186. Our district provides a continuum of services for students with disabilities from preschool, age three, through high school graduation. Specialized services are also provided for limited English proficient students, students with health needs, and students with social emotional needs.

District 186: Lee School Total school population is around 270 students 43% Caucasian, 46% African- American, 1% Hispanic, 8% Multi- Racial, and 1% other Title I school Early Childhood 3 Early Childhood Special Education classes (age 3-6 years) 60 students (divided AM and PM) Special Needs Programs Instructional and life skills programs for students ages 5 to 22 Focus on functional academics with emphasis on life skill development General Education Kindergarten through Grade 5 RTI & PBIS

District 186: Other Possible Placements Depending on school needs and intern interests/training needs, the intern may also spend time at other placements Harvard Park Elementary 415 students General education K-5 Early Childhood Special Education Involved primarily in special education evaluations Middle School 5 middle schools in the district Involved in special education re- evaluations and skill-building groups High School 3 high schools in the district Involved in special education re- evaluations, skill-building groups, counseling Has not traditionally been an intern training site

District 186: Meet the Supervisors Erin Meyer, NCSP Specialist in School Psychology School Psychologist 1.0 FTE Debbie Schoppenhorst, NCSP, BCBA Specialist in School Psychology Lead Psychologist for district 1.0 FTE

SIU: St. John’s Pavilion Outpatient medical center attached to St. John’s Hospital Home to SIU Department of Pediatrics ambulatory clinic, specialty clinics, and offices Primary psychology clinic and office space for intern 3-minute walk to downtown Springfield

SIU Psychology Clinic Patients range in age from 1 to 18 years Clinic Waiting Room & Reception Area Patients range in age from 1 to 18 years Intern provides services at no charge to youth with public aid (typically low SES or involved in foster care system) Reception team checks in patients and assists with scheduling follow-ups Support staff scores rating scales, mails reports, orders protocols when requested, and schedules meetings

SIU Psychology Clinic Office space Clinic room Desktop computer & phone Lockable cabinets for chart storage Clinic room Desktop computer for concurrent (or later) EHR documentation Protocol storage (backup in main office suite) Access to test kits (some shared kits stored in adjacent clinics)

SIU: Changes Coming Soon New medical office building attached via sky bridge to Children’s Hospital Expected move-in January 2019 Clinics move to MOB + offices stay in Pavilion = daily walk

SIU: St. John’s Children’s Hospital Branch of St. John’s Hospital dedicated to the care of women and children Home to Dept of Pediatrics hospitalists, intensivists, and neonatologists Location of the Developmental Continuity Clinic, resident rounds, and grand rounds 5-minute walk to downtown Springfield

SIU/SJCH Developmental Continuity Clinic Developmental screenings at 6, 12, and 24 months corrected age Developmental cognitive assessment at 36 months chronological age Collaboration with nurses, OT, PT, and Speech Resources: Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 3rd Ed Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener in every room Protocols and computers at workstation Developmental Continuity Clinic Area– St. John’s Children’s Hospital

SIU/SJCH Developmental Continuity Clinic Exam Room DCC Work Area

SIU: Meet the Supervisors Anna Hickey, PhD, ABPP Licensed Clinical Psychologist Licensed Professional Educator – School Psychologist 1.0 FTE ~5 hours per week dedicated to intern training Glen Aylward, PhD, ABPP Licensed Clinical Psychologist 0.4 FTE 1 hour per week dedicated to intern training (plus back-up coverage if primary supervisor is away)

SIU: Our Current Team Heather Potts, PhD (psychology post-doctoral fellow) Samantha DeHaan Sullivan, MS (psychology intern) Amanda Armstrong, LCPC (therapist) Autumn Neubert, LCSW (therapist) Janet Patterson, MD (developmental-behavioral pediatrician) Amelia Mathews, MD (pediatrician)

Quarterly check-in between primary supervisors Supervision At SIU 1 hour individual supervision scheduled with Dr. Hickey, plus additional supervision or direct observation throughout day 1 hour group supervision with Dr. Hickey and Dr. Aylward On-the-fly as needed in person or by phone Live supervision in first couple weeks Direct observation periodically Verbal report and permanent product review At District 186 Scheduled supervision with Ms. Meyer Direct observation Feedback from school personnel Quarterly check-in between primary supervisors Additional email/phone conversation as needed to ensure training needs are met

Supervision Spaces SIU in St. John’s Pavilion Dr. Hickey’s office Notes stored in locked cabinet Access to articles, handouts, books, and journals (not pictured) Dr. Aylward’s office Access to even more articles, books, and journals Schools…where we can find quiet space behind a closed door

The Typical Week Full time SIU 3 days in District 186 schools During the School Year… During the Summer… 3 days in District 186 schools Lee School General education grades K-5 Life skills classrooms age 5-21 Early Childhood classrooms ages 3-5 Harvard Park Elem Junior/Senior HS more limited Consultation, skill building, assessments, problem-solving or IEP meetings, supervision 2 days with SIU 2 hours Developmental Continuity Clinic - developmental screenings Psychology clinic – therapy, evaluation, consultation, documentation Attendance at resident rounds & other didactics as available Involvement in quality improvement and/or research Clinical teaching of med students & residents Full time SIU Continued involvement in Developmental Continuity Clinic Increased psychology clinic patient load Present didactic sessions for medical residents or students (can also occur during school year) Involvement in quality improvement projects Co-supervise advanced practicum student from Illinois State University