Faith Dearman

School Psychologist. Data nerd. Bibliophile. Advocate of SEL, the Great British Baking Show, and Equity. Views/Tweets my own.

[Faith Dearman @DearSchoolPsych]

@JoelRGarza Strange the Dreamer and Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor (if you like fantasy)

[CASEL @caselorg]

Happy National #SchoolPsychWeek! School psychologists are part of a community of caring adults who support children’s social & emotional learning & well-being. #SEL isn’t the same as mental health but plays a critical role in making sure every child is healthy & ready to learn.

[edutopia @edutopia]

Researchers are taking a new look at everything from nightly homework to behavior charts. These simple tweaks could make a big difference.
https://t.co/ti7JfC7xPf

[Jillian Halladay (she/her) @DrJillHalladay]

I found an intro to stats joke I quite enjoy.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When groups meet to brainstorm, good ideas are lost. People bite their tongues due to conformity pressure, noise, and ego threat.

A better approach is brainwriting: generate ideas separately, then meet to assess and refine.

Group wisdom begins with individual creativity.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Worrying doesn’t mean you’re neurotic. It’s a sign that you care—and a strategy to prepare.

If you don’t anticipate problems, you can’t prevent them. If you never sweat the small stuff, you don’t practice for the big stuff.

In uncertain times, concern can build resilience.

[NCSPA @NC_School_Psych]

For our wonderful graduate students gearing up to apply for internship, please join our internship workshop on September 15th. Registration is free!!!

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

This is a good point! 🙌

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Kindness counts! 🧡

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Impostor syndrome: “I don't know what I'm doing. It's only a matter of time until everyone finds out."

Growth mindset: "I don't know what I'm doing yet. It's only a matter of time until I figure it out."

The highest form of self-confidence is believing in your ability to learn.

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

Today, ED released new guidance to help public elementary & secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities & avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline. https://t.co/6i1Oo96hXp [🧵⬇️]

[Faith Dearman @DearSchoolPsych]

@heymrsbond Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, What's Mine and Ours by Naima Coster, This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith

[Brian Aspinall @mraspinall]

Kids don't plan to come to school to get into trouble. Behaviour is a form of communication and quite often - the reason for it will make you sad, not angry.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

There isn’t a prescribed timeline for resilience. No two experiences of adversity are identical.

Some people bounce back rapidly. Others need more time to sit with their emotions and process pain.

Strength is not the speed of your recovery. It’s the intensity of your resolve.

[Schoolpsych.com @SchoolPsychDCom]

🚨Two free live webinars for NASP-Approved CPD credit!🚨 We are thrilled to have Amy Cannava present on the topic of supporting LGBTQ+ youth! Please share this great PD opportunity with other school psychologists. Link to register for each webinar: https://t.co/w2WOXrGN8P

[Faith Dearman @DearSchoolPsych]

My first professional exposure to public schools (rather than as a student) happened during my time as an AmeriCorps member in Wenatchee and set me on the path to School Psychology. So pleased to read about their integration of structured literacy!

[Faith Dearman @DearSchoolPsych]

@bk_leigh No way- my husband and I are going there tomorrow! Hope you all are having the best time!

[Cult of Pedagogy @cultofpedagogy]

If the idea of differentiation overwhelms you, try this small step.
https://t.co/n1C2P9pFAz

[Megan K. Stack @Megankstack]

At bedtime the 8 yo told me his teacher said: “Think of your mind like a pond full of fish and each fish is a feeling. Try to be the pond, not the fish.” And all I can say is primary school has significantly improved.

[Faith Dearman @DearSchoolPsych]

Love my school counselor friends!!!