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Noteworthy November: Thankful for the Village the School Psychologist

Dr. Nakia Simmons Cotton-Smith Season 4 Episode 4

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Thankful for the Village on the November Edufaith Essentials Podcast. November is a month of gratitude, connection, and collaboration at Edufaith Educational Services! As we move into this season of thankfulness, we celebrate the collective effort that helps every child thrive.
 

1:56 Edufaith Inspirational Story: This month, we are spotlighting a vibrant Atlanta institution where innovation, education, and intentionality converge. Here, students meet high expectations with joy and pride, driven by a strong sense of community. 

4:00--Inclusive Dates: This month, we celebrate milestones that recognize the power of education and community: 

•          📚 American Education Week (November 17–21) 

•          🦃 Happy Thanksgiving (November 28) 

•          🫶 Inclusive Celebrations — Recognizing Native American Heritage Month, National School Psychology Week, and Family Engagement Month. 

 7:08 Essential News In this month's education updates, we're monitoring key national developments impacting schools and leadership: 

•          The U.S. Department of Education continues to face staffing changes and layoffs. 

•          New data trends for Students with Disabilities (SWDs) 

11:01 Essential Knowledge: It Takes a Village — The Role of a School Psychologist 

In this special November episode of Positive School Culture: It Takes a Village, we celebrate the spirit of gratitude and collaboration by spotlighting the essential role of the school psychologist. Our guest, Dr. Millicent Phinizy, a clinical psychology postdoctoral fellow and certified school psychologist, joins us to discuss how school psychologists support students' emotional, academic, and social well-being every day. 

57:00 Contact Dr. Phinizy: mphinizy@coraleeinstitute.com 

 

59:00 Words of Wisdom 

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•          Essential Tips for Special Education Leaders: https://amzn.to/3yCVufG 

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