Psychosocial Assessment: Emotional Disability Eligibility

In this training, participants will 1) Understand which social-emotional tests to administer based on presenting questions or concerns and 2) Gather qualitative data for a comprehensive social-emotional assessment.

Studies show an increased prevalence of children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and consequently there has been an increase in mental health referrals. To gain a better understanding of a student's level of mental health functioning, and the degree to which it is impacting learning, we need to conduct a thorough psychosocial assessment that examines social, emotional, and behavioral capacities. This training will provide a new model for gathering qualitative data that examines personality factors as well as mental health functioning to make informed decisions around eligibility under the Emotional Disability (ED) category and to determine whether school-based mental health services are warranted. By the end of the presentation, participants will feel more comfortable conducting ED and/or Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) evaluations.

Intended Audience

School psychologists
ERMHS assessors

Participants Will

Understand which social-emotional tests to administer based on presenting questions or concerns
Gather qualitative data for a comprehensive social-emotional assessment
Analyze data in a cohesive, systematic format to guide teams towards appropriate goals and interventions

Presenter

Melodi Dewey, M.S., L.E.P., School Psychologist

Date

Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Registration

Psychosocial Assessment: Emotional Disability Eligibility Registration