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Master's Degree in School Psychology
Mission of the School Psychology Program
Stephen F. Austin State University is a regional university located in Nacogdoches, a thriving historic community nestled in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas, only 132 miles from Houston and 165 miles from Dallas. With a student population of approximately 12,000, SFA has a strong reputation for excellence. Housed within the recently completed Human Services and Telecommunications Building, the SFA School Psychology Program is on the cutting edge of research and technology.
The Master's in School Psychology Program was authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in August of 2000. The M.A Program in School Psychology is one of two School Psychology Programs at Stephen F. Austin State University. The Ph.D. Program in School Psychology was authorized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 2009. This handbook addresses information concerning the Master of Arts Program only. The M.A. program is dedicated to producing ethical, responsible, and competent school psychologists who employ scientific knowledge and methods of critical and creative problem solving. The program's philosophy of education holds that one learns best by engaging in practice. The mission of our program is to apply science knowledge and methods to the assessment and treatment of learning, behavior, and psychosocial problems in regular and special education populations in public school. Our program emphasizes functional analytic, collaborative, and data-based decision making expressed in the following themes:
1. An appreciation and respect for the special attributes, dignity, diversity, and unique characteristics of each student as a contributor to our culture;
2. A commitment to support the best interests of students over and above bureaucratic and procedural demands of institutions;
3. An emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model of problem solving directed at assessment, intervention, follow-up treatment, consultation, applied and basic research, and on-going program evaluation.
4. Our training model assumes that the primary functions of a school psychologist are relevant to both academic and social issues within the public school system. An additional tenet of this training model is that the school psychologist's service is most effective when it is approached from a data-based decision making orientation.
Goal and Objectives
We believe our main purpose as school psychologists is to disseminate and inculcate future professionals with the conceptual knowledge, practical teaching skills, ethical principles, content knowledge, and critical thinking skills to accomplish the mission provided to educators by society. Society expects professional school psychologists to intervene effectively on the behalf of children. As school psychologists, we must be mindful of the trust the public has placed in our hands. In this regard, we believe that society has sanctioned public educators to transmit the culture to its citizens and prepare each new generation for the ever changing demands of a democratic society. Based on the principles of equity and social justice, our role as school psychologists is to provide the public schools with the human resources needed to fulfill their primary mission of transmitting the culture. In accomplishing our role, we must keep the public trust by training candidates in a manner consistent with the mission that society has given the public schools.
State Licensure as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
Licensure in the State of Texas requires meeting the requirements of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Subsequent to the degree in School Psychology from a regionally accredited university, candidates must pass a national exam for licensure: the National School Psychology Examination Praxis II in School Psychology (Test # 0400). These examinations are administered every other month beginning in January. Texas' minimum pass percentage for Licensed Psychologists is 70%. As of September 1, 2008, NASP-approved graduate programs in school psychology required graduates to take the PRAXIS II National School Psychology Test (test code 0401). A passing score of 165 is now required for certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and LSSP licensure in Texas.
Licensure requires the passing of a state jurisprudence exam as well. The Jurisprudence Examination is required of all candidates for licensure and covers the Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act, Board rules and regulations, and applicable Texas laws. Oral examinations are given each year in January and July. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists must have the applicant's passing scores on both the PRAXIS II and the Jurisprudence Exam before the applicant is requested to submit the Oral Examination fees.
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
333 Guadalupe, Suite 2-450
Austin, TX
Certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
NASP offers the NCSP credential. As of September 1, 2008, NASP-approved graduate programs in school psychology required graduates to take the PRAXIS II National School Psychology Test (test code 0401). A passing score of 165 is now required for certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and LSSP licensure in Texas. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologist also requires a Jurisprudence Examination for all candidates for licensure. This on-line test covers the Texas Psychologists' Licensing Act, Board rules and regulations, and applicable Texas laws.
National Association of School Psychologists
4340 East West Highway, Suite 402
Bethesda, MD 20814
National Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
The School Psychology Program at SFA also prepares graduate students for certification as Board Certificated Behavior Analysts. As noted on the Web site (http://www.bacb.com/), the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) program is based on the successful Behavior Analysis Certification Program initially developed in the State of Florida by the Department of Children and Families. Programs credential behavior analysts similarly in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Oklahoma, using the Florida examinations and eligibility requirements. The California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, and Oklahoma programs have all closed and transferred their certification and credentialing responsibilities to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. The BACB credentials practitioners at two levels. Individuals who wish to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) must possess at least a Master's degree, have 180 classroom hours of specific graduate-level course work, meet experience requirements, and pass the Behavior Analyst Certification Examination. Persons wishing to be Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts (BCABAs) must have at least a Bachelor's degree, have 90 classroom hours of specific course work, meet experience requirements, and pass the Associate Behavior Analyst Certification Examination. See the ABA newsletter for more information regarding this process: http://www.abainternational.org/
Student Employment
In addition to graduate assistantships, numerous other jobs are available to graduate students both on and off campus. Jobs are kept current and posted on the bulletin board located in the Student Employment Center on the third floor of the Rusk Building. Students must have a complete file indicating that they qualify in order to be employed in the federally funded Work-Study Program. Students must be progressing satisfactorily in their academic work in order to qualify to work in this program. All student employees and prospective employees must fill out a student data sheet, I-9 form and verification, and a W-4A form in the Student Employment Center.
Professional Activities
Students, who participate in professional activities (e.g., attending or presenting papers at state or national conventions) are eligible to apply for reimbursement of travel expenses by the SFA Student Travel Fund Committee. See Dr. Steward for details.
Upon acceptance into the School Psychology program, new students are assigned to a faculty member for advising. The faculty member facilitates the sequence of the new student's course sequence. We strongly suggest that new students meet with their advisor well in advance of the first semester of classes.
Course Loads and Sequence
A full load for a graduate student during a long semester is nine semester hours, and the maximum load is 15 semester hours. A full load during a six-week summer session is three semester hours, and the maximum is six hours. Candidates who register for an overload without the academic dean's prior approval will not be allowed to count the overload course toward their degrees. A student in a thesis program must register for the thesis research and writing courses (EPS 589, EPS 590) each semester until the work is completed or the program abandoned. Credit for master's degree thesis research and writing courses, however, is awarded only one time, and enrollment in these courses is not counted in determining the maximum course load for a semester or summer session. A candidate holding a graduate assistantship during a semester is required to enroll for a minimum of nine semester hours of graduate work. Should a graduate assistant fall below the nine-hour minimum for a semester, he or she will not be eligible for an assistantship the following semester.
Prior to registering for the first semester of course work, a schedule of classes should be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Registrar. Courses to be offered are identified, and registration procedures are outlined. Upon completing a preliminary schedule, the candidates consult with their faculty advisor to obtain telephone/online registration codes. The course sequence in the degree plan is based on a full-time course load of 9-12 hours per semester and 6 hours per summer semester. Part-time candidates may obtain permission from the program director if additional time is required to complete the M.A. degree in School Psychology. Candidates should consult the departmental course calendar for information on when to expect courses to be scheduled. Since some courses at SFA are offered on a rotating basis, while others are offered every other year, it is important to plan ahead. Some courses (e.g., Intellectual Assessment and Practicum) have limited enrollment due to availability of testing materials.
Sign-up sheets for these courses are posted near the elevator on the 3rd floor of the Human Services and Telecommunication Building. Signing up for one of these courses implies that the student will register for the course.
School Psychology Courses
AED 501 Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 semester hours): Study and application of the historical research, philosophical, theoretical, demographic forces, and required strategic planning skills to provide learner-centered leadership.
COU 531 Theories of Counseling (3 semester hours): A survey of selected counseling theories. Training in the application of individual counseling skills to build client rapport and move clients toward change.
COU 522 Family Counseling (3 semester hours): A survey of selected family counseling theories and techniques. Application of individual counseling skills to build client rapport and move clients toward change.
COU 535 Multicultural Counseling (3 semester hours): Fundamentals of cultural diversity and counseling culturally diverse clients.
EPS 502 Applied Behavior Analysis (3 semester hours): Educational planning for pre-referral intervention and students with disabilities. This is an advanced review of principles with special applications to strategies addressing functional assessment and the contingencies of instructional control.
EPS 544 Achievement Testing (3 semester hours): Administration and interpretation of tests designed to measure achievement, adaptive and maladaptive behavior, and social/emotional behavior for use in educational planning and interventions with students with disabilities.
EPS 545 Individual Intelligence Testing (3 semester hours): The administration and interpretation of intelligence tests, writing of reports, selection and interpretation of assessment batteries including measures of social/emotional behavior for use in educational planning and interventions with students with disabilities.
EPS 550 Research Methods (3 semester hours): Advanced study of basic principles and procedures in experimental research design and data analysis.
EPS 555 Practicum (3 semester hours): Supervised experience in the administration and interpretation of various psycho-educational instruments, functional assessment, and data-based treatment resulting in written diagnostic evaluation reports. Supervised practicum experiences providing instruction or classroom management, curriculum-based assessment, individual treatment, behavior and cognitive interventions in school settings.
EPS 560 Learning and Cognitive Development (3 semester hours): Scientific principles of learning and its applications to human learning and development.
EPS 561 Social Basis of Behavior (3 semester hours): Seminar on the effects of the social environment including culture on individual behavior.
EPS 563 Individual Case Consultation (3 semester hours): Techniques and models of individual case consultation applicable to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals. Special emphasis is placed on working within the school culture.
EPS 565 School Psychology (3 semester hours): Advanced study of consultation, assessments, and intervention strategies in the school system. Preparation for national certification as a school psychologist.
EPS 585 Advanced Human Growth and Development (3 semester hours): A study of current research and theory related to emotional, social, and mental development across lifespans.
EPS 589 Thesis Research (3 semester hours): Research for thesis proposal. Grade will be withheld until completion of thesis. Prerequisites: Admission to departmental degree candidacy and consent of thesis director.
EPS 590 Thesis Writing (3 semester hours): Writing of thesis. Grade will be withheld until completion of thesis. Prerequisites: EPS 589 and consent of thesis director.
SPE 562 Instructional Strategies: Process of learning and effects of disabilities on learning.
EPS 595 Internship A (3 semester hours): Internship in School Psychology (See Internship Section Below on p. 73).
EPS 595 Internship B (3 semester hours): Internship in School Psychology (See Internship Section Below on p. 73).
Choose from one of the three options below pertaining to legal and ethical issues:
PSY 517 (3 semester hours): Professional and Ethical Issues: Psychological Standards as they apply to, legal issues, and ethical responsibilities pertinent to the psychologist in academic, public or private school, private and government agency, and laboratory settings.
COU 523 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling (3 semester hours): Orientation to ethical standards and research relevant to ethical behavior of counselors/school psychologists in rehabilitation, mental health and school settings.
EPS 575 Advanced Graduate Studies: Professional and Ethical Issues: Psychological Standards as they apply to public and private schools, legal issues, and ethical responsibilities pertinent to the psychologist in academic, public or private school, private and government agency laboratory settings.
SPE 567 Educating Exceptional Children: An advanced survey course. Emphasis is on current research in human exceptionalities.
Choose from one of the three options below pertaining to the Biological Basis of Behavior:
PSY 504 or 550 Biopsychology: Physiological correlates of learning and memory, emotions, and mental disorders (504 or 550 represent recent prefix number change).
EPS 580 Human Neuroscience: Structure and function of the human nervous system, including an introduction to issues of development and neural dysfunction that can interfere with behavior
EPS 575 Advanced Graduate Studies: Human Neuroscience: Temporary Prefix Listing for the currently titled EPS 580 Human Neuroscience.
Doctoral Program for School Psychologists:
The Ph.D. program has been developed to meet the standards set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for this level of certification. The program includes the following major areas of professional competence:
- Behavior Assessment and Intervention
- Psychological Foundations
- Educational Foundations
- Assessment (Pyschoeducational, Emotional/Behavioral)
- Research Design & Statistics
- Professional School Psychology
- Professional Issues & Ethics
- Practicum & Internship
Program Description and Educational Objectives
A major educational objective is for students in the School Psychology program to be eligible to pursue licensure through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) as Licensed Psychologists and Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP). Students will be Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) under the auspices of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).In addition, students in the School Psychology program will be able to register for the National Register of Health Service Providers of Psychology. Licensure as a psychologist and registry in the National Register of Health Service Providers of Psychology are unique to the Ph.D. level of training.
Additional educational objectives for the Ph.D. in School Psychology are to prepare students to become educators, researchers, and/or practitioners in public schools, higher education, community mental health facilities, and hospital/medical settings. Students will be trained to work with diverse special needs populations with a primary focus on children and families.
Coursework consists of didactic and one-on-one instruction as well as clinic and field-based experiences. Coursework prepares graduates from this program for employment as university professors, or as psychologists in schools, colleges, community service agencies, state and/or federal agencies.
The curricula of the program is based on a scientist-practitioner model of training. Students will learn to employ empirically supported treatments for a wide range of children and families who have special needs, as well as to conduct research that has direct relevance to their unique educational objectives and future employment.
Graduate School and Applications
An appropriate Master's degree in school psychology or closely related discipline will serve as a prerequisite to admission to the Doctoral School Psychology Program. Admission to the program will require a graduate GPA of 3.5. There is no absolute minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score. However, competitive scores will approximate acombined score of 1000 or greater on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE. In addition, admission will be based on personal characteristics beyond acceptable GRE scores and GPAs, such as professional interests/goals and personal suitability. This information will be reviewed and assessed in conjunction with related application materials by the School Psychology Applicant Review Committee.
School Psychology Admission: School Psychology Departmental Application
Additionally, candidates are considered for admission based on three letters of recommendation, a statement of professional goals, a completed information sheet, and an interview conducted by program faculty. All applicants will be interviewed and their materials reviewed by School Psychology Applicant Review Committee prior to formal acceptance into the program. Unconditional acceptance will entail meeting all the above requirements prior to admission to the program. A student may be conditionally accepted to the doctoral program who possesses a Masters degree in a school psychology or a related field but who has some limited deficits in course work as determined by the faculty, or who is close to meeting the GRE or GPA requirements. Such students will be given a specified period of time to meet the requirements for unconditional admissions status. The above admissions standards are consistent with NASP and APA standards. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Kennedy Kreiger Institute and Louisiana State University for their contributions to the development of these materials. Please see our page on Frequently Asked Questions for related details on admission to the program.
Degree Requirements
The following required courses consist of 69 credit hours beyond a masters degree
Research Courses (12 Credit Hours)
EPS 652 Single Subject Research Methods
EPS 651 Multivariate Statistics·
MTH 525 Non-parametric Statistics
EPS 650 Research Methods
Core Courses (24 Credit Hours)
EPS 623 Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Psychology
EPS 665 School Psychology
EPS 602 Applied Behavior Analysis
EPS 629 Child & Adolescent Therapy
EPS 671 Severe Dev. Disabilities & Autism
EPS 666 Verbal Behavior
EPS 653 Advanced Single Subject Research Methods
EPS 685 Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
Dissertation (9 Credit Hours)
EPS 699 Dissertation
Elective Cognate Courses (example courses -- 9 Credit Hours)
EPS 667 Adv. Family Therapy
EPS 668 Child & Family Assessment
EPS 669 C# Computer Language for School Psychologists
EPS 670 Adv. Child and Adolescent Therapy
EPS 675 Adv. Special Problems.
Practicum and Internship (15 Credit Hours)
EPS 655 Practicum (9 hours)
EPS 695 Internship (6 hours)
Students will complete 9 hours of cognate elective courses that will be chosen in consultation with their committee chairperson.
Selected courses in the school psychology degree requires students to participate in clinical learning and to complete independent projects while placed in various educational settings. Students will be required to participate in ongoing faculty/student research teams for the first two years of the program.
Students receive close supervision from program faculty and on-site professionals (school psychologists or psychologists) during practicum and internship experiences. Practica and internships will be adapted to the specific instructional objectives of the program as specified by BACB, APA, TSBEP, NASP, and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.
Up to 6 hours from another doctoral program may transfer into the SFASU doctoral program sequence.
Brief Descriptions of Required Courses
MTH 525 Applied Nonparametric Statistics: An introduction to nonparametric analysis of the following: dichotomous data problems, one and two sample location problems, dispersion problems, and the one and two way layout. Nonparametric measures of association and basic nonparametric methods in regression.
EPS 602 Applied Behavior Analysis: Functional assessment and data-based treatment for students with disabilities. Prerequisite: EPS 560
EPS 623 Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Psychology: Advanced study of professional, legal, and ethical issues related to school psychology, children, and families.
EPS 629 Child and Adolescent Therapy: Specialized training in techniques and strategies utilized in child and adolescent therapy.
EPS 650 Research Methods: Advanced study of research procedures. This includes Bayesian probability theory, regression analysis, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, a discussion of neural networking/data mining strategies, and post hoc tests.
EPS 651 Multivariate Statistics and Neural Network Data Analysis: Advanced study of multivariate statistical methods including discriminate analysis, repeated measures analysis, a priori and ad-hoc procedures. Advanced neural networking procedures will address non-linear data modeling and identifying complex patterns among diversified data types.
EPS 652 Single Case Research Methods: Characteristics and implementation of traditional single-subject research designs. This course will provide students with the knowledge to conduct research utilizing single subject and single case study designs, with emphasis on causal inference.
EPS 653 Advanced Single Subject Research Methods: This course will place a special emphasis on individualized teaching strategies and personalized systems of instruction. Students will participate in critiquing and analyzing published research utilizing single subject methodologies.
EPS 655 Practicum: Supervised experience in the administration and interpretation of various psycho-educational instruments resulting in written diagnostic evaluation reports and/or supervised practicum experiences providing instruction or therapy to children and families.
EPS 665 School Psychology: Advanced study of consultation, assessments and intervention strategies in the school system. Preparation for National Certification as a school psychologist.
EPS 666 Verbal Behavior and Cognition: A functional/analytic account of elementary language relations and complex private cognitive behaviors and emotional events that include thinking, verbal psychopathologic processes, anxiety, rule formation, and perspective taking. Course concepts apply to educational, psychotherapeutic and social interventions.
EPS 667 Advanced Family Therapy: In-depth study of the methods and strategies used in working with families, based on relevant empirical research. Includes laboratory practice.
EPS 668 Child and Family Assessment: Review and practice of standard observational and self-report assessment methods for children and families. Includes laboratory practice.
EPS 669 C# Computer Language for School Psychologists: Provides students with structured lessons and step-by-step guidance in computer programming while they learn to develop and deploy applications using object-oriented programming in the visual C# 2008 language.
EPS 670 Advanced Child & Adolescent Therapy: In-depth study of the methods and strategies used in working with children and adolescents, based on relevant empirical research. Includes laboratory practice.
EPS 671 Severe Developmental Disabilities and Autism: Etiology, research, characteristics, and program components related to children and youth with severe developmental disabilities and autism. Traditional and current causation will be discussed with subsequent implications drawn for providing appropriate educational interventions.
EPS 675 Advanced Special Problems: Independent instruction. In-depth analysis of selected developments in psychology. This course is offered to advanced students who wish to study individual problems in psychological, social, or philosophical foundations of school psychology and/or counseling strategies under faculty guidance. May be repeated under different topics.
EPS 685 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Comprehensive overview of etiology, identification (e.g., diagnostic nomenclature, DSM), and interventions for the emotional and behavioral disorders of children and adolescents.
EPS 695 Internship: A post-practicum field placement requiring a minimum of 1500 to 2000 hours of supervised experience.
EPS 699 Dissertation: A doctoral dissertation is required for partial fulfillment of the degree. This reflects an original, scholarly contribution to the research literature relevant to school psychology and child and family issues. Students will work closely with the chair of their supervisory committee to formulate dissertation ideas. Students will register for this course a minimum of four times.
Doctoral Handbook
Interested individuals should call or write:
Dr. Robbie Steward
Interim Director of Training
Stephen F. Austin State University
P.O. Box 13019 - SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Tel: (936) 468-1072 & (936) 468-1079
About the University:
Stephen F. Austin State University is a regional university located in Nacogdoches, a thriving historic community nestled in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas, only 132 miles from Houston and 165 miles from Dallas. With a student population of approximately of 12,000, SFA has a strong reputation for excellence and is on the cutting edge of new developments in Behavior Analysis, Child and Family Therapy and Behavioral Software Development Nacogdoches: The Oldest Town in Texas: http://www.visitnacogdoches.org/
Students planning to enter the university for the first time, or those who plan to transfer from another college and need information about admission procedures, should write to:
Graduate School and Applications
Graduate Admissions Office
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13051 SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3051
The School Psychology Program is committed to training professionals who have expertise in both psychology and education. This is accomplished by using a scientist-practitioner model that emphasizes comprehensive psychological services using an Eco-behavioral-problem solving orientation that recognizes the importance of children's individual differences. The goals of the program are specified below.
1. The student will develop competence in understanding and addressing individual differences in their practice as a school psychologist.
2. The student will develop skills and ability to deliver a full range of school psychological practice from pre-referral interventions, to standardized and curriculum based assessment, to indirect and direct interventions, to evaluation of programs and services.
3. The student will develop an understanding of and the ability to function using the scientist-practitioner model.
4. The student will develop skills and the ability to approach practice using an ecological, problem-solving model.
5. The student will adhere to legal and ethical practices in their professional practice.
Program Focus
The school psychology program is designed to prepare school psychologists who have a strong and broad-based knowledge of psychology, educational psychology, and child development, and are prepared to apply that knowledge to school settings. There is a well-confirmed knowledge base for the practice of psychology in the schools. This knowledge base is outlined in the document School Psychology: A Blueprint for Training and Practice as well as the Standards for Training and Field Placement Program in School Psychology. The 11 domains, recognized nationally as domains for training and practice, are (with minor modifications) the foundation of the school psychology program. They are described here:
Data based decision-making and accountability. School psychologists must be able to define current problem areas, strengths, and needs (at the individual, group, and systems level) through assessment, and measure the effects of the decisions that result from the problem solving process.
Interpersonal communication, collaboration, and consultation. School psychologists must have the ability to listen well, participate in discussions, convey information, and work together with others at an individual, group, and systems level.
Effective instruction and development of cognitive/academic skills. School psychologists must be able to develop challenging but achievable cognitive and academic goals for all students, provide information about ways in which students can achieve these goals, and monitor student progress towards these goals.
Socialization and development of life competencies. School psychologists must be able to develop challenging but achievable behavioral, affective, or adaptive goals for all students, provide information about ways in which students can achieve these goals, and monitor student progress towards these goals.
Student diversity in development and learning. School psychologists must be aware of, appreciate, and work with individuals and groups with a variety of strengths and needs from a variety of racial, cultural, ethnic, experiential, and linguistic backgrounds.
School structure, organization, and climate. School psychologists must have the ability to understand the school as a system and work with individuals and groups to facilitate structure and policies that create and maintain schools as safe, caring, and inviting places for members of the school community.
Prevention, wellness promotion, and crisis intervention. School psychologists must have knowledge of child development and psychopathology in order to develop and implement prevention and intervention programs for students with a wide range of needs and disorders.
Home/school/community collaboration. School psychologists must have knowledge of family influences that affect students' wellness, learning, and achievement, and be able to form partnerships among parents, educators, and the community.
Research and program evaluation. School psychologists must know current literature on various aspects of education and child development, be able to translate research into practice, and understand research design and statistics in sufficient depth to conduct investigations relevant to their own work.
Legal, ethical practice and professional development. School psychologists must take responsibility for developing as professionals and practice in ways which meet all appropriate ethical, professional, and legal standards to enhance the quality of services, and to protect the rights of all parties.
Information Technology. School psychologists have knowledge of information sources and technology relevant to their work. School psychologists access, evaluate, and utilize information sources and technology in ways that safeguard or enhance the quality of services.
No person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in employment, recruitment, consideration, or selection thereof, under any of Stephen F. Austin State University's educational programs.
Current Student Faculty Research Homepage:
NASP Standards
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Program Goals, Objectives, & Competencies
The School Psychology Program's philosophy holds that one learns best by engaging in evidence-based intervention. The program mission is to apply behavioral scientific knowledge and methods to the assessment and treatment of learning, behavior, and psychosocial problems in regular and special education populations in the public schools. Our program emphasizes functional analytic, collaborative, and data-based decision making expressed in the following themes:
An appreciation and respect for the special attributes, dignity, diversity, and unique characteristics of each student as a contributor to our culture;
A commitment to support the best interests of students over and above bureaucratic and procedural demands of institutions;
An emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model of problem solving directed at behavioral assessment, intervention, follow-up treatment, consultation, applied and basic research, and on-going program evaluation.
Our training model assumes that the primary functions of a school psychologist are relevant to both academic and social issues within the public school system. An additional tenet of this training model is that the school psychologist's service is most effective when it is approached from a data-based decision making orientation.
These goals and the manner in which they are operationalized are consistent with the Stephen F. Austin State University mission, which states that the University is a comprehensive institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative work, and service. These goals also reflect the mission of the James I. Perkins College of Education, which is to prepare competent, successful, caring and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to responsible service, leadership, and continued professional and intellectual development.
Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, we engage our students in a learner-centered environment and offer opportunities to prepare for the challenges of living in the global community.
Graduates will be qualified to contribute substantially to the following needs and service trends:
- provision of scientific research-based intervention services to children for academic
- behavioral and emotional problems within the schools, where they can be delivered most immediately and effectively
- provision of prevention services through assessment screenings, systems analysis, and data analysis


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Parishes across Acadiana are reporting rather low voter turnouts in this weekend's special elections.
"It is disappointing in a way that you know, a lot of money is spent per vote," said St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters John Moreau
On every election, Moreau estimates that anywhere from $800 to $1,000 can be spent per precinct just to prepare for voting day, a cost that adds up when you have 87 precincts.
Among the areas with the lowest turnout in St. Landry Parish were those in Eunice's gravity drainage district 9. That's where 47 people, just 4% of those eligible to vote, approved a millage to make improvements to the area's drainage system.
"47 people is not a lot of people to make a decision like that," said Eunice resident James Kent Thompson, who says drainage improvements are needed, but wishes he could have had his say.
"I didn't know anything about it, I just don't know anybody who did," Thompson said.
Committees and groups that put items on the ballot are responsible for the election costs, but most of these entities are in the end funded by the taxpayers.
Across Acadiana voter turnout was lowest in Acadia Parish, where just 3% of eligible voters came out to the polls. St. Martin Parish had the highest turnout at nearly 16%.
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It helped slightly that her last form of competition, though unofficial, came 10 days ago when she beat Ochoa on the fourth extra hole to win a skins game exhibition.
But the U.S. Women's Open is where history means more than money. Sorenstam has a chance this week to join Mickey Wright and Betsy Rawls as the only four-time winners of the most prestigious event in women's golf.
And it helps being back at Pine Needles.
This is the course where Sorenstam won her second U.S. Women's Open title in 1996 with a display of precision that defines her career. She missed only five fairways over four rounds, winning by five shots.
The course has been lengthened since 2001, when Karrie Webb won by eight shots at the peak of her rivalry with Sorenstam. It now measures 6,664 yards as a par 71, the longest championship course at sea level. Sorenstam worked on her chipping and putting Monday, and her practice round Tuesday was interrupted by thunderstorms.
But the place brings back good memories, good vibes.
"I have confidence just being inside the ropes," she said. "That's where I like to be, that's where I think I belong. I have confidence to go ahead and play again, just knowing that I'm healthy, and knowing that my game is coming around. It's great to be the defending champion. This tournament has always meant the most to me. This is the event that I always get geared up for."
Sorenstam said she has been without pain for the last several weeks, although she still struggles to trust herself enough to attack every shot. She has increased her practice sessions, now hitting as many balls as she needs.
"If I can hit it where my caddie tells me, I'm not so worried," she said.
This is the longest Sorenstam has gone without a victory to start the season, although she missed a big chunk of it with the injury. And while the focus ranges from Ochoa going after her first major to Thompson being the youngest qualifier to 17-year-old Michelle Wie trying to break par for the first time in nearly a year, Sorenstam is lurking.
"You can never count Annika out," Pressel said. "She's an amazing competitor. She practices really hard and she wants to be out here, and she wants to be playing well. I'm not sure the status of her injury and how she's feeling, but I'm sure she'll have a good showing."
Sorenstam has 10 majors, still five from the record held by Patty Berg. She also is stuck on 69 tour victories, and it looks unlikely she can reach the 88 won by Kathy Whitworth.
"With the competition so tough and me starting to think about other things, I'm not sure that will happen," Sorenstam said. "Right now, I'm just happy to be back here. I'm focusing on this week and we'll see how it goes."


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This paper has been prepared to provide some broad background material for the workshop regarding organized crime and human trafficking that took place during Vienna Forum .A number of transnational organized crime groups are heavily involved in human trafficking. On the other hand, human trafficking is also carried out by actors who are not part of transnational organized crime groups or even non-transnational organized crime groups. The start point for discussing the relationship between transnational organized crime and trafficking in persons must be the definitions of both trafficking in persons and transnational organized crime and an exploration of how these concepts interact with each other.
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- US State Department Trafficking in Persons Report 2014
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- IOM: A Situational Analysis of Aruba's Response to Human Trafficking
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Editor's Note: Mike will reveal how you can have the best looking lawn in the neighborhood without Bay-killing chemicals at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the original Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, Md. On Sunday, April 22, he'll teach you how to grow your best tomatoes ever at 1 p.m. at the new Homestead location in Severna Park.
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Jan in Annapolis writes: "I have more dandelions in my lawn than anyone else in the neighborhood. They're using treatments that I'm sure aren't good for the Bay, and I'm tempted to do the same. Help!!"
First, take a chill pill, Jan. They're flowering plants, not homicidal maniacs -- at least, the dandelions aren't. Soak the lawn well -- it makes weeds super-easy to remove -- and then use a device like the Weed Hound that pops the plants out of the ground, roots and all, while you remain standing. Another good option is the Water-Powered Weeder from Lee Valley Tools. It uses a super-sharp burst of water to blow the weeds out of the ground, roots and all -- again, while you remain standing. Or, use a flame weeder, like Bernzomatic's Yard & Garden Torch, to singe the flowers before they can go to the puffball stage.
Then, do not cut your lawn below three inches this summer and plan to aerate the turf this fall. Dandelions are a sure sign of scalped lawns and heavily compacted soil.
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Lynn in Rockville writes: "My hydrangeas were starting to leaf out when we had that really cold frosty night, and the emerging foliage was killed. It's leafing out again nicely now from the base and middle, but the top still looks dead. Should I prune off the dead tops or just wait and see what grows?"
This happened to virtually everyone across a 10-state region that chilly night, Lynn, including yours truly -- and I now apologize to the 'TOP listener who asked if he should cover his hydrangeas that night and I said 'No.' Oops.
Now, it's really hard to predict where blooms are going to appear on hydrangeas and any pruning at this time of year can remove future flower buds. My advice is to wait until the plant's flower heads begin to form. Then prune off any areas that still seem dead.
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Besides, frost isn't the only concern. Tropical plants like peppers, tomatoes, melons and cukes can be severely weakened by sitting out on cold nights, especially when the plants are young.
Wait until you turn the calendar page to May, and then wait until the 10-day forecast shows night temperatures staying reliably in the 50s. In the meantime, you can take the plants out on warm and sunny days. You can even leave them out on warm nights. Just be sure to bring them back inside on cool nights.
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Patricia from Greenbelt writes: "Tell your listeners who have veggie gardens to put in a bird bath. The birds who use it will patrol the garden constantly for bugs. The bath has to be emptied on a regular basis to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the water, but I just dump the old water right onto the garden."
Thanks, Patricia. I'm pleased to report that I've been tossing this advice around for decades. Many birds, like wrens, chickadees, the nuthatch and the titmouse, are full-time carnivores who eat bugs for a living. The best way to attract them to devour your garden pests is with birdbaths in the center of that garden, as fresh water is often scarce in the summer. Heck, it's been scarce this spring.
But don't put out any birdseed or bird feeders. You want your feathered friends to eat bugs, not seed. And seed feeders attract mice, rats, voles and Evil Squirrels.
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Jim in Woodbridge writes: "I have eight boxwoods; four on each side of my front door. The ones on the right get a lot of sun and are healthy and large. But the ones on the left are much smaller and a paler shade of green. Is it because they don't get as much sun due to a large maple tree in the center of the yard?"
Shade isn't the only issue in these situations, Jim. Big trees also steal water and nutrients from nearby plants. But you might be a contributing cause. Boxwood requires a slightly alkaline soil, but people sometimes mistakenly give their boxwood a plant food that acidifies the soil, like Holly-Tone, because the products often say on the label that they're good for 'all evergreens'. Boxwood is the exception to that rule.
Try dusting some lime or wood ash around the scrawny plants to raise the soil pH, especially if you have so offended.
Remove any wood or bark mulch if it's down there.
Do mulch all of the plants with an inch of compost -- but no deeper than an inch. Boxwood has sensitive roots.
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November 27, 2014
It is an ongoing saga for the small community of Cross Plains. Almost every seat was full at a Friday night hearing because Hot Rod's Sports Bar and Show Lounge is fighting to stay open.
"The town is obviously very concerned. I think it is fair to say the entire community is very upset, and opposed to it," says Town of Cross Plains Attorney, Mark Hazelbaker.
To that Hot Rod's owner Jerry Wood says, "if some of the critics would come in and enter the building, and see what we are actually doing here, I don't think we would have as many critics."
Wood recently transformed the once sports bar by adding adult entertainment. But the main stage has been in the spotlight after the Town Board denied the club a license. The town's attorney says plans for private booths violated rules.
"If there are private areas where there are meant to be private dance performances, they have to be designed so that you can see into them to avoid the possibility of sexual contact," explains Hazelbaker.
There is also strife over the strip club because owners managed to open less than a week before a Dane County Ordinance outlawed this kind of entertainment near schools, libraries, and churches like the one down the street from the establishment.
Hazelbaker says, "they are very frustrated because they do not understand why something that is so abominate to the vast majority of the community is allowed to go on."
Wood responds, "you can't tell there is dancing in here, and the beauty of this building is it is big enough where it is two separate buildings."
A sign is posted on the door warning patrons about the activity inside.
"We are not forcing anybody to watch dancing," says Wood.
The Town Board did say no to giving the strip club a license, but if an appeal is filed the club can stay open until Dane County Circuit Court reviews the case. There is also an ongoing investigation into the club's liquor license, so that could be end being another battle.
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wosihound says:
Bit early for the sherry meltdown boy?
Take a deep breath..count to Ten..visit the pasture..whatever, you won't de-rail this thread with your schizo bad manners Pal.
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Pray tell us about these facts..do you have an opinion of your own over Schwantz & CotA?
What about Dani and that third of a second you reckon the RCV has on the M1, and his inability to win a title?
I'm all ears..and I don't mean the ones you use to steer the sheep.
You're such a fkin lightweight..
..read the informative link Uncle Wosi has posted, then come back and talk - sensibly - when he's got a bit less time.
I dunno..one tries to elevate the tone and discussion?
Nothing to add Nostro..come on mate, save us from the dross and say something pertinent?
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Nostrodamus says:
But fear we'd just be repeating something historic, which apparently you don't want to hear.
..it gives them control and the potential to earn money long-term.
Schwantz had a 10 yr deal.
How much is promoting that race worth a year..all the ticket sales say 60,000 @ $100 a pop, burger stands and hoardings, just for starters?
Hellmund, on a similar deal with F1 - a sizeably larger profile sport - settled for a fair bit less than the $18m he reckoned he was owed.
If # 34 settles for say, 5 million bucks..it equates to half a million dollars a race over the agreed period, apparently.
..add in the lawyers wages and it's still a bargain for CotA..Plus they are in CONTROL.
It won't go to court. They will pay #34 off for his trouble.
Feb 13
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AlexDAbomB69 says:
" ponder why a company, any company, would wilfully and knowingly breach a signed agreement", ask Pedrosa in November and I think he will give you the answer to that one.
Mar 13
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AussieInSUI says:
Americans eh?
Any publicity is good publicity?
A high ranking Honda boss said it is make or break year for Pedrosa. So it's been said already.
But lest we forget how short the memories are for some. So enter Kevin to tell some of us (a very low percentage) what we already know.
Brave Kevin.
Oct 12
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moto4 says:
"For me, he has been one of the greatest riders since I started watching motorcycle racing. He knows this sport inside and out"
And yet you think he is wrong. I do not understand why Nicky Haydens results that weren't good enough yet Dani's were for 8 years. I suspect Alberto Puig's influence
Why is he not criticising his own boss who said now or never?
There has been good racing and extraordinary moments in the past two years when he was struggling" But only Dani thinks so.
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Pressure on dani ,but I can see Marquez winning the title this year,just like Kenny Roberts in 78
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KINGSLAND—Bellmont used a balanced attack to neutralize the Norwell offense on Friday night at the Courtyard nabbing a convincing 49-28 victory over the Knights.
Norwell's homecoming was thwarted by the Braves from the opening drive as the disruptive Bellmont squad posted 557 yards of offense on the night including a career high 187 yards passing from sophomore quarterback Jordan Amacker who looked more comfortable throwing the football.
Eleventh-hour changes in the design of a rural sewer collection to service customers in the the outlying areas of Monmouth and Roe Acres, Bobo, Pleasant Mills and Arcadia Village have pushed the timeline for the project back slightly.
Evan Oliff, a bicyclist on the final leg of a three-day Chicago-to-Decatur trip, was led by a civilian motorcyclist on Wednesday afternoon to his final destination at Bellmont High School. A crowd of supporters that included North Adams Superintendent Brent Lehman, BSH Principal Kim Harsh, Vice Principal Aaron Baker and many Bellmont students were gathered outside to cheer him on.
To view tonight's broadcast between the Braves and home Norwell Knights, simply click the link below then type in a username and password. The website is free to view. Feel free to leave comments and if you like what you see spread the word! Enjoy the game.
The Roman Catholic bishop for much of northern Indiana is recovering after surgery to repair a broken collarbone.
A spokesman for Fort Wayne-South Bend Bishop Kevin Rhoades says he was injured in a fall Sunday night while he was on his way to Washington, D.C., for meetings with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Diocesan spokesman Sean McBride tells The Journal Gazette that Rhoades returned to Fort Wayne on Wednesday and underwent surgery Thursday at a Fort Wayne hospital.
FORT WAYNE—"Team defense."
According to Bellmont coach Steve Lee, this has been the mantra of the 2013 BHS girls soccer team and once again it proved the deciding factor in Thursday night's away victory at Blackhawk Christian, 1-0.


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Our organic garden is just one effort in Baylor's ongoing march toward sustainability. Years ago, we built the area's first LEED-certified residence hall.The campus solar farm delivers clean, renewable energy straight to the power grid. By requiring iPads for every student and teacher, Baylor will reduce paper by 75 percent in the next two years. Whether our students are performing bird counts on Williams Island or harvesting vegetables for tomorrow's lunch, one practice Baylor will always sustain is learning by doing.
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Theres one album where Spindrift are completely the psychedelic spaghetti-western band theyre popularly presumed to bethe soundtrack for their movie The Legend of Gods Gun, which recalls such mind-debriding Italian oaters as Django Live (If You Shoot, Kill!) and Matalo! in both music and mood. But theyre a high-powered live band with a wide selection of originals, too, and they apply a cinematic sense of dynamic to the supercharged sound of classic garage-rock bands like the Lollipop Shoppe, the Misunderstood and the Bull of the Woods-era 13th Floor Elevators. Pink Floyd and Can could pull the same sort of trickmovie music that doesnt necessarily need the movie to be music.
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Photos and Description of this 2 bedroom holiday apartment in Menaggio - Menaggio Castello Terzo,
Apartment in historical townhouse sleeps 5 overlooking Menaggio lakeside
Situated on the 2nd floor of an historical townhouse and approached by a beautiful stone staircase you will find an apartments (ID 252) which offers guests a real experience of Italian living.
As well as being positioned in a great location the property also boasts a charming living room with feature fireplace, widescreen TV and French doors which lead to a small, sunny lakeview balcony overlooking the beautifiul lakeside town of Menaggio. The kitchen and dining area offers high wood beam ceilings, a brand new kitchen, and seating for up to 6 guests.
The accommodation consists of one master bedroom with beautiful Italianette style furniture, high ceilings and a sunny, narrow lakeview balcony. There is also a second bedroom with a single bed perfect for children or an additional guest. The bathroom offers a modern bath and all other sanitary-ware.
If you require additional accommodation you have the possibility of renting a two bedroom apartment to the first floor and/or a studio apartment which is situated on the ground floor. These apartments enjoy lake views also and are decorated in the same contemporary and characterful style!
It is possible to walk from the property to Menaggio town centre, which is just a 5 minute's walk away and which offers all the desired local amenities and attractions of this beautiful Lakeside town as well as a frequent bus and ferry service.
Menaggio is a picturesque village nestled in a convenient central position on the lake. It is a historical lake side town with many quaint neighbourhoods which extend north along the lake and up into the green hills and valleys. Menaggio offers stunningly beautiful views of Lake Como and the majestic mountains which surround it overlooked by the Alps to the North.
There is a fine selection of restaurants, delis, fresh grocers and of course delicious gelato and pizza! To keep you moving and fit while on vacation: play a round of golf at the infamous Menaggio & cadenabbia Golf Club, mini golf, hiking trails, mountain biking, free climbing, swimming and a new orienteering field all located in stunning locations -these are just a few possibilities offered to you in and around Menaggio. There is a museum dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci at the new "Lido Giardino" and in the Val Senagra Park, a museum featuring the value of antique buildings, artisan and peasant objects and creations. Other culturally rich events including music, fireworks, public markets and local festivals are to be enjoyed.
Menaggio's tourist office is situated in the main square, Piazza Garibaldi, offers a great deal of information detailing what's going on in and around the lakes, sightseeing, history and sporting activities.
During the summer the area boasts fantastic opportunities for many activities including mountain biking, cycling, horse riding, walking, many water sports including kite surfing, fishing, tennis, and of course golf at the historic Mennagio & Cadenabbia Golf Club. The Ferries run from Menaggio to both the North and South of Lake Come making it an ideal centre for sightseeing. The lovely lakeside and harbour have many cafes where you can sit and relax while watch the world go by.
Outdoor activities abound in this area and are very popular with holiday makers.An 18 hole golf course, mountain biking, water skiing and lots of other sports are all here to be enjoyed by you and your family.
Details for holiday apartment Menaggio Castello Terzo, 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Guestbook comments from the manager
Firstly, we stayed at Menaggio Castello Terzo. It is a beautiful villa! I loved the large space - there were only 2 of us. The location on Castellino Costella was lovely and full of charm. It was a short walk back and forth to the central village and waterfront as well as grocery stores and ferry port.
We will return to Lake Como and will most certainly book again through HHH.


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Charlottesville police say two women were fighting over a man on Wednesday, March 2nd, and the fight escalated when their friends got involved.
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Favorite Subject(s) Biology, Chemistry, Religion
College Interest Committed to the admissions process with the University of Pennsylvania
Community Service Manna on Main Street volunteer
Favorite Team Moment Beating Haverford School for the 2012 Inter-AC Tournament Championship 15-11
Hobbies Surfing
Favorite Activities Lacrosse, Surfing with my brothers
Favorite Quote "Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is." Vince Lombardi "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy" Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite Band The Movement
Favorite Movie The Office
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Height 5'10
Awards Dukes 2014 Captain; 2010 Defensive MVP King of Mountain Tournament; 2011 Defensive MVP Tri-State MLK Tournament; Overall Dukes LC Co-MVP 2011 Quaker Fall Laxfest; Dukes 2 - 2012 Defensive MVP Champ Camp.
Other Sports Cross Country, Track, Weight Training
Athletic Accomplishments Penn Star; 2010 SEPYLA A1 North Champions (undefeated), 3.0 GAA; 2010 U17A goalie (as 8th grader), 2x U17A tourney champions, 5x U17A tourney pool winner, 22-2-2 record, 3.75 GAA; Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Camp Rising Sophomore 2011 (recognized by Inside Lacrosse as a top goalie in the class of 2014); Dukes 1 Champ Camp Team 2011; Ranked #9 Player Overall and #1 Goalie on Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Young Gun Sophomores; Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Fall Sophomore Camp; Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip Rising Junior Camp 2012 (recognized by Inside Lacrosse as a top goalie in the class of 2014); 2012 Warrior 40 Watchlist; Ranked #46 Player overall (#4 goalie) on Inside Lacrosse 2012 Top 50 Young Gun Juniors


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|Tax ID Theft Twitter Chat
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|FTC staff co-hosted a Twitter Chat with the Identity Theft Resources Center on tax identity theft as part of the agency's first Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week.
|FTC/Apple Settlement Twitter Chat
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|Commissioner Ohlhausen on Privacy and the Internet of Things
|January 2014
|FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen hosted her first Twitter chat. She answered questions about the Commission's work with privacy and the Internet of Things.
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Photos and Description of this 2 bedroom holiday farmhouse in Caylus - Les Gites Perard
Self-catering cottage sleeping 4 or 8 people with use of pool & free wifi
La Salle is a small hamlet 6 km from the medieval town of Caylus. It is in a quiet and peaceful setting surrounded by farmland, ideally situated to visit the Gaillac and Cahors wine regions and within easy distance of Albi, Cahors, Montauban, Toulouse, the Lot valley and the Aveyron gorges. Horse riding, tennis, cycling, fishing and canoeing are available nearby, and there are a number of colourful markets and restaurants in the area.
The Offering: Converted from an old barn, the cottage contains a double and a twin bedded room, are open plan downstairs with sitting / dining / kitchen areas and a bathroom upstairs. It has TV, DVD, Hifi and Ipod station. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas cooker, fridge and automatic washing machine, microwave, coffee machine, toaster. The cottage has a patio and barbecue, and the garden overlooks superb views. The terraced pool (10 x 5 m) fully alarmed
We also offer Bed and Breakfast in the Main House for early arrivals or late departures. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast available if desired.
Location: The farmhouse is located in the Tarn-et-Garonne and this region offers a great diversity of landscapes (forests, meadows, farmed hillsides, deep valleys etc....) together with a great historical richness - castles of the middle ages, churches or simple stone farmhouses with their 'pigeonniers' (dove cote's) are very typical of this region. The Gorges of Aveyron and the picturesque town of St. Antonin Noble Val are only 10 minutes drive away. Don't forget to visit the Ingres museum in Montauban or the Lenoir museum in Montricoux. A little further, you will enjoy visits to Albi with its famous cathedral and Toulouse-Lautrec museum, Cordes sur Ciel, St Cirq la Poppie are very beautiful middle age villages, or the city of Toulouse, which is only 80 km away. There is a market almost everyday of the week in different villages
Amenities: Caylus (3km) has all the amenities - doctors, dentist, pharmacy, bank, newsagent (Dutch and English papers available here) bakers, butchers, greengrocers, bars and a very good restaurant.
There are also some larger supermarkets in Caussade, Villefranche de Rouergue and Montauban. A wide variety of sports are available in the area as well as many good restaurants where you will enjoy the pleasures of French cooking. Don't hesitate to ask for a restaurant recommendation for a nice meal.
Details for holiday farmhouse Le Petite Gite , 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
- Suitability:
- children welcome
- pets considered
- smoking allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible
Guestbook comments from the manager
Idyllic - phenomenal views, fantastic hospitality - gourmet cooking -what more could you ask ? ! ! ! Ken Calder - Scotland
Thank you for everything. You're the best cook we have ever known. We'll be back next year, Reinier, Enno and Marion. - Holland
A lovely relaxing holiday here. We enjoyed the beautiful views and the pool. Excellent gite. Thank you for your kind hospitality. Frances, Steve and Shannon Porter. - Isle of Wight