Let’s

grow together…

The National Association of School Psychologists’ 2023 theme for School Psych Week is “Let’s Grow Together.” With that in mind, we want to invite you to a special offer in celebration of School Psychs everywhere.

But wait… we decided to create this offer not just for school psychs but all assessment professionals, including education specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and more!

If we want to grow together, we need to do this as a team.

Download Our 5 Live Trainings Info Sheet

How often have you attended a training and thought, wouldn’t it be great if the rest of my team heard the same information?

This is your chance.

We are offering five live virtual trainings on topics we think will support different assessment professionals.

And if you are unable to attend a session live, no worries, because we are recording them all and allowing participants 30 days to watch the replays. Imagine having all of your assessment professionals listen to the same information and then be able to collaborate afterward on what resonated with them and what changes the team may consider taking on!

These five topics were chosen because we have found assessment professionals interested in deepening their knowledge in these areas.

Many of you are aware that we have been providing blog posts for over two years now, and guess what? We chose these topics based on which blog posts you read most often.

What topics are most popular, you might be asking?

✓ Writing reports that are meaningful and helpful to families

✓ Explaining results in a manner that is most useful for the team

✓ Understanding how to respond to requests for dyslexia, dyscalculia, & dysgraphia

✓ Delving into the “requires special education” prong of all areas of eligibility

✓ Executive functioning skills

So, from November 2023 through May 2024, we will look at each of these topics in a 2-hour training via Zoom.

Each session will be from 12:00-2:00 PST, with an extra 30 minutes afterward just for Q&A.

I’m Ready to Grow Together

Each month between November 2023 and March 2024, a new live training will be held!

November 13th

Writing Parent-Friendly Reports

Learn the art of writing parent-friendly reports that bridge the communication gap between educators and parents. During the training, participants will review techniques to convey student evaluation results clearly, concisely, and easily understandable.

December 11th

Responding to Evaluation Requests for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia

When parents and teachers use these terms during meetings, some assessment evaluators are unsure how to respond. How do we evaluate for these learning disabilities, and how do we respond verbally in meetings and in our written reports? Participants will dig into these areas during this 2-hour training.

January 22nd Live Training:

Considerations for “Requiring Special Education”

All eligibility classifications require that the team determine if the student “requires” special education. But what does this mean, and how does the team determine this? As many school districts continue to struggle with the increased academic and social/emotional concerns of their students post-COVID-related building closures, what are some practices to consider as a team to assist in this discussion?

February 26th

Explaining Evaluation Results Succinctly

You just completed your comprehensive evaluation of the student. You wrote a legally defensible report. Now, you just need to explain it to a parent and the team. How do you do this in a succinct manner? That’s what we are going to discuss during this webinar. We’re going to take the results of your evaluation, which likely includes jargon, scores, and qualitative descriptors galore, and explore ways to verbally explain this in a manner that’s most useful to the team.

March 25th

Evaluating Executive Functioning Skills

Executive skills impact our students with attentional concerns, those on the autism spectrum, and many students in general and special education. What are executive skills, and how/when should we evaluate them? This is a question often heard, and in this training, we will delve into the main executive skills and discuss a variety of methods to evaluate these skills.

I'm Ready to Grow Together

Register for 5 Live Trainings – Let’s Grow Together!

Registration closes November 10th, 2023

We also have discounts available for students and group discounts for school districts that want to purchase access for their teams.

what other professionals have to say…

check out these member success stories

“I have attended several trainings by Jenny in my current and previous district. As an administrator, I continue to reach out to Jenny to support new psychologists with PSW and for ongoing professional development with veteran psychologists. Jenny’s virtual and in-person trainings are supportive, engaging, and informative. She is able to convey difficult concepts in practical terms, and psychologists leave with a better conceptual understanding of PSW. Jenny ties in her personal experience as a previous school psychologist as well as her current experience as a practicing LEP. Psychologists at all levels receive practical knowledge that they can apply throughout their careers. Even in refresher courses, I learn something new! She keeps up-to-date with legal changes and revisions, so her trainings are always the latest and greatest information out there. Staff welcome Jenny back every year and are grateful for the opportunity to receive a training from her. Her website and memberships supplement her trainings well, so you can get continuous support year-round. I highly recommend her to all school districts!”

Valerie V., Administrator

“Jenny’s information and resources are so valuable. As a veteran school psychologist, I consult her membership sites often and am always amazed at the quality of guidance and resources. Jenny is always accessible to answer complex questions that others in our field may not know. I highly recommend Jenny to all school psychologists, regardless of their level of experience.”

Gina S., Psychologist

“Jenny explains things in a way that just makes sense. Her services would benefit anyone in special education. I have gained so much knowledge from Jenny and recommend her to other school psychs I know.”

Robin L., Psychologist

frequently asked questions

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How will I watch the live trainings?

A Zoom link will be provided closer to the dates of each training!

What time will each session be held?

All trainings will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 PST with the opportunity for Q&A from 2:00 to 2:30 pm PST.

What are the dates for each training?

November 13th
December 11th
January 22nd
February 26th
March 25th

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What if I can’t make the live calls? Are there replays?

All trainings will be recorded. Replays will be made available for 30 days after the live training date.

Will there be handouts available?

All handouts will be available for download closer to the dates of each training.

Will there be any discounts provided for current PSW Monthly or Prepared School Psych community members?

Our only discounts are for students. We think that five trainings for just $99 is already a great discount!

I'm Ready to Grow Together

hi, i’m jenny ponzuric!

I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist bringing my background in school psychology, university teaching, and training of special education team members to my business.

Combining my education, experience, and dedication to students struggling in school, I consult, coach, and train educators who support them.

Working in the field of school psychology for over 20 years, I expanded my knowledge and expertise in assessment by obtaining my post-graduate certificate in School Neuropsychology.
Building on individual school site trainings, I also provide district-level and SELPA-level trainings on topics such as the Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) Model for identification of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), as well as, Multi-Tier System of Supports/Response to Instruction and Intervention (MTSS/RtI²).

My expertise in learning and training expanded as an administrator in a county-wide teacher support services program that assisted special education teachers in clearing their credentials and obtaining added authorizations. Working collaboratively with a team, I wrote curriculum and trained teachers in areas such as behavior, literacy strategies, and a wide range of IDEA areas of eligibility.

I have taught at numerous colleges and universities in Southern CA, including Pepperdine University, CSU Northridge, and Moorpark College; most recently, I was an adjunct professor in Phillip’s Graduate University’s School Psychology graduate program.

I began working full-time in my business in January 2016 to follow my passion for assisting struggling students and impacting the systems by providing professional development and consultation services to school districts.

Have any questions? Use the form below or drop us an email at support@jennyponzuric.com. Our team will happily answer any questions you have within 24 hours.

i'm ready to grow together