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)