Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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National Expert Talk: Evidence-Based Assessments and Universal Screeners

May 4, 2023
12:00-1:00 pm CST
Online
Research
Special Event
Talk/Presentation

Presenter/s

Stephen Kilgus
Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of School Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Co-Director
School Mental Health Collaborative

Event Details

Researchers, graduate students, faculty, K-12 administrators, educators, and youth-serving professionals interested in school mental health are invited to join us for this special presentation.

During this 1-hour virtual presentation, school mental health expert Dr. Stephen Kilgus will discuss developing evidence-based assessment procedures and universal screeners. 

Are you local to Iowa City?

If you are located in Iowa City, you are welcome to join us for a free lunch and to watch together at N110 Lindquist Center (Room N116 – TLC PDA), University of Iowa College of Education. 

This program, co-sponsored by the Grants and Research Services Center, is designed for faculty, staff, graduate students, and professionals interested in school mental health research. Please bring your own beverage.

Registration is required for both the Zoom and the in-person lunch options. RSVP by Thursday, April 27. 

Dr. Stephen Kilgus Bio

Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also Co-Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, a national research and technical assistance center. Dr. Kilgus’ research has informed the development and testing of school-based early interventions for students exhibiting externalizing and internalizing concerns. He has also contributed to the development and validation of several social-emotional and behavioral assessments, including universal screening, problem analysis, and progress monitoring tools. Dr. Kilgus has published more than 80 peer-reviewed papers and received more than $12 million in external research funding.