South Carolina Association of School Psychologists

Supporting learning and mental health of youth in South Carolina.

Winter Workshop - Ethics

  • 15 Jan 2016
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Francis Marion University

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Dr. Leigh Armistead will be joining us once again for a presentation on ethics which many of us need for license or NCSP renewal.  Please join us at Francis Marion University.

Hotel rooms are available at Hotel Florence at the rate of $104/night for King and $114/night for Doubles.  Please call 843-629-0100 before January 1st to secure your room.  Mention SCASP for the reduced rate.

Workshop: Remaining Ethical in a Digital World, SCASP, January 2016

NASP Domain #10

Presenter: Leigh Armistead, Ed.D, NCSP, is a school psychologist and Professor in the Winthrop University School Psychology Program. Dr. Armistead served as a member of the writing group for the 2010 revision of NASP’s professional standards and is the Chair of the NASP Ethical and Professional Practices Board.

Description:  Rapidly accelerating changes in digital generation, storage and communication of information are affecting how we interact with each other, how we work and even how we think. In this workshop, participants will explore the implications of advances in digital technology for our profession and the relevance of the 2010 NASP Principles for Professional Ethics as school psychologists cope with those advances. School psychologists’ concerns about the following issues will be addressed:

  1. Digital student records
  2. Digital communication with and about clients
  3. Computer assisted testing, test scoring and report writing
  4. Professional reputation and effectiveness
  5. Effects of technology on clients and school environments

Within each of these five domains, pros and cons of the use of digital technology will be considered, relevant legal and ethical guidelines will be discussed, “best practices” will be recommended and decision-making scenarios will be discussed.

Objectives: Workshop participants will:

  1.  Identify ethical and legal standards and guidelines regarding privacy and confidentiality as related to digital storage and communication systems.
  2. Use legal and ethical standards and guidelines to make sound professional judgments regarding digital communication, data management and professional networking.
  3. Resolve ethical dilemmas involving such issues as digital test administration and scoring.
  4. Be able to consult with teachers and parents regarding the effects of digital technology on children and families.

This workshop will feature both lecture/discussion and small group discussion of relevant practice scenarios and is suitable for practitioners working with all grade levels. Audience participation will be expected.


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