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

2. Take a step back in time at the Route 66 Mother Road Festival.
Eat a horseshoe…trust me, it’s worth it.
Rub Abe’s nose for good luck!
Catch a performance or art display at the Hoogland.
Admire the Butter Cow at the State Fair.
Enjoy a cozy dog at the original Cozy Drive In.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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:

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. SIU/SJCH Developmental Continuity Clinic
Exam Room
DCC Work Area

17. 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)

18. 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)

19. 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 /phone conversation as needed to ensure training needs are met

20. 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

21. 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