BCASP Podcast

Kathleen Cherry and Benton Dorman

The BC Association of School Psychologists (BCASP) podcast, hosted by Kathleen Cherry and Benton Dorman, will feature discussions with experts across a wide range of topics relevant for school psychology. Episodes will be released monthly, on the second (or third) Tuesday of the month.

  1. 2025-11-04

    Dr. Melanie Nelson: Intersections between First Nations and western cultures

    In this episode, Dr. Melanie Nelson returns to the BCASP podcast to speak with Kathleen and Benton about the intersections between First Nations and western cultures. Dr. Nelson shares about her experiences through her many roles, including as an inclusive education teacher, school psychologist, and now as an assistant professor and researcher at the UBC School and Applied Child Psychology program. Resources: Psychology’s Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Report (2018): TRC Task Force Report_FINAL.pdf Drs. Lisaingo (he/him) and Nelson (she/hers, Samahquam) are currently developing a course to fulfill the CHCPBC Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-Racism Standard of Practice. The goal of the course is to better support psychologists in their practice with Indigenous people and it will be publicly available Fall 2026.  37th Annual BCASP Conference The BC Association of School Psychologists has a fantastic line up of speakers and emphasizes that this information will speak to everyone in the education. Join us in Vancouver Nov. 12, 13 and 14⁠https://www.bcasp.ca/en/upcoming-events/detail/37th-annual-bcasp-conference/70923⁠ 37th Annual BCASP Conference The BC Association of School Psychologists has a fantastic line up of speakers and emphasizes that this information will speak to everyone in the education. Join us in Vancouver Nov. 12, 13 and 14⁠https://www.bcasp.ca/en/upcoming-events/detail/37th-annual-bcasp-conference/70923⁠

    45 min
  2. 2025-10-07

    POP Literacy: Literacy Strategies for Neurodivergent Learners

    In this episode, Kathleen and Benton speak with Vanessa Worthington and Nicole Harris (POPFASD's Literacy team), and Myra-Jade Lui (POPARD Literacy coordinator). They discuss the literacy initiatives undertaken the Provincial Outreach Programs during the 2024-25 school. Ways to support learning for both typical and neurodivergent learners are discussed. As well, both POPFASD and POPARD have collected information from teachers and classrooms across B.C. about literacy practices and sharing this information in many formatsResources: POPCON links For the first time, B.C. Provincial Outreach Programs joined together to present workshops on literacy on the Provincial NID.Oct. 25, 2024. This is formation is available as a replay. ⁠https://www.popcon.ca/replay.html⁠ Given their success a second day is scheduled, Oct, 24 2025 ⁠https://popcon.ca/2025/⁠   CrossCurrents TIE-BC Myra-Jade Lui and Doug Abbot are also presenting both in-person and virtually at the Cross Currents Conference, Oct 24th 2025. This aims to provide educators with an overview  of how literacy instruction can be achieved or supported with different AACs.  CrossCurrents TIE-BC⁠https://www.crosscurrentsconference.ca/in-person/workshops-in-person?track=in-person⁠ Ministry of Education and Childcare Screening Ministry of Education and Childcare has released information regarding screening our students  for potential challenges which might impact literacy. Early Literacy Screening FAQs⁠Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/support/diverse-student-needs/learning-supports/early-literacy-screening-faq.pdf⁠ Early Literacy Screening Tools Resource:⁠Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/support/diverse-student-needs/learning-supports/early-literacy-screening-tools-resource.pdf Dyslexia Canada also provides information regarding universal screening: (Universal Screening — Dyslexia Canada⁠) POPARD Literacy Lab!  POPARD has some great resources at their literacy lab. They also created some wonderful videos of the hands-on work being done by B.C. educators across B.C. These are highlighted in Reading ReelsReading Reels - POPARD   https://autismoutreach.ca/category/literacy-lab Self-Regulated Strategy Development Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is an evidence-based framework that explicitly teaches the writing process, text structure, and the self-regulation and metacognitive skills students need to succeed as writers. SRSD Online provides training and resources for teachers using SRSD.  What Is SRSD? A Step-by-Step Guide for Teachers     37th Annual BCASP Conference The BC Association of School Psychologists has a fantastic line up of speakers and emphasizes that this information will speak to everyone in the education. Join us in Vancouver Nov. 12, 13 and 14https://www.bcasp.ca/en/upcoming-events/detail/37th-annual-bcasp-conference/70923⁠

    56 min

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The BC Association of School Psychologists (BCASP) podcast, hosted by Kathleen Cherry and Benton Dorman, will feature discussions with experts across a wide range of topics relevant for school psychology. Episodes will be released monthly, on the second (or third) Tuesday of the month.