Evaluatee: Senaida Mehmedovic - Sunflower Elementary - D0497 - School Psych

Evaluator: Howard Diacon - Sunflower Elementary | Shelia Smith - USD 497 - Home

Instructional Practices Protocol:

Construct Sub-Component Evaluator IPP Rating Rating Description
1: Planning and 1.1.1 Proficient Psychologist uses 5-8 psychological instruments to evaluate
Preparation students and determine accurate diagnoses.
1.2.1 Distinguished Psychologist demonstrates extensive knowledge of child and
adolescent development and psychopathology and knows
variations of the typical patterns.
1.3.1 N/A
1.4.1 Proficient Psychologist displays awareness of governmental regulations
and of resources for students available through the school or
district and some familiarity with resources external to the
district.
1.5.1 N/A
1.6.1 N/A
2: The Environment 2.1.1 Proficient Psychologist’s interactions with students are positive and
respectful; students appear comfortable in the testing center.
2.2.1 Proficient Psychologist promotes a culture throughout the school for
positive mental health in the school among students and
teachers.
2.3.1 Proficient Procedures for referrals and for meetings and consultations with
parents and administrators are clear to everyone.
2.4.1 N/A
2.5.1 N/A
3: Delivery of Service 3.1.1 Proficient Psychologist consults frequently with colleagues, tailoring
evaluations to the questions raised in the referral.
3.2.1 Proficient Psychologist administers appropriate evaluation instruments to
students and ensure that all procedures and safeguards are
faithfully adhered to.
3.3.1 Proficient Psychologist assumes leadership of the evaluation team as a
standard expectation; prepares detailed IEPs.
3: Delivery of Service 3.4.1 N/A
3.5.1 N/A
3.6.1 Proficient Psychologist makes revisions in the treatment program when it is
needed.
4: Professional 4.1.1 Distinguished Psychologist’s reflection is highly accurate and perceptive, citing
Responsibilities specific examples that were not fully successful for at least some
students. Psychologist draws on an extensive repertoire to
suggest alternative strategies.
4.2.1 Proficient Psychologist communicates with families and secures necessary
permission for evaluations and does so in a manner sensitive to
cultural and linguistic traditions.
4.3.1 Proficient Psychologist’s records are accurate and legible, well organized,
and stored in a secure location.
4.4.1 Proficient Psychologist participates actively in school and district evens
and projects and maintains positive and productive relationships
with colleagues.
4.5.1 Proficient Psychologist seeks out opportunities for professional
development based on an individual assessment of need.
4.6.1 Distinguished Psychologist can be counted on to hold the highest standards of
honesty, integrity, and confidentiality and to advocate for
students, taking a leadership role with colleagues.

Evaluator Comments:
Construct Comment
Construct 1 Senaida demonstrates a wealth of knowledge as it pertains overall to the field of school psychology.
She has displayed levels of expertise in child development, including trauma, disabilities, and
particularly meeting behavioral and mental health needs of students. She keeps abreast of current
trends and research and shares this information with colleagues and school staff. Senaida utilizes a
breadth of data sources in her evaluation reports, including observations, interviews, testing and
record review. While I have not yet seen progress monitoring data as part of a reevaluation or initial
evaluation report, this type of data will strengthen both reports as well as teams' abilities to engage
in data-based decision making. Senaida has a strong foundational knowledge of special education
laws and procedures, and she has quickly acclimated to special education procedures in Lawrence.
Construct 2 Principals report include positive interactions with students. Senaida has actively participated in her
buildings' mental health teams and has provided tools and ideas to strengthen the supports these
teams provide to the building. She has taken an active role in working with both special and general
education staff and definitely understands tiered systems of support.
Construct 3 Senaida has stepped into leadership roles of her buildings' special education teams and has done
this with great poise. Senaida is an effective communicator and she eagerly consults with a variety
of staff and engages in collaborative problem-solving.
Construct 4 I have always and consistently found Senaida to be professional in her interactions with colleagues,
staff, and parents. She has sought out professional development opportunities and appears eager
to share her knowledge, whether this be with school psych cohorts, back in her buildings or at a
conference. I especially appreciate Senaida's contributions to our school psychologist meetings. I
encourage her to voice her opinion and provide another perspective. I have also found Senaida to
be quite reflective of her practice. She seeks constructive feedback and utilizes this feedback to
make adjustments as appropriate.

Overall Evaluator Rating:

Construct Overall Rating

Construct 1 - Planning and Preparation Proficient
Construct 2 - The Environment Proficient
Construct 3 - Delivery of Service Proficient
Construct 4 - Professional Responsibilities Proficient

IPP Summary Rating: Proficient

Evaluatee Response: