• proficiency and competency in psychoeducational evaluation procedures, techniques, and instruments including, but not limited to assessing the following difficulties: comprehensive reading assessments, learning disabilities evaluations, behavioral/emotional assessments, AD/HD assessments, pre-school developmental assessments and autism and related developmental disorders, etc.
• linking assessment to intervention and academic modifications
• collaboration with educational planning teams, parents and teachers to create strategies and ideas to make students more successful- both academically and behaviorally
• facilitation of counseling groups and sessions for individual students
• functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plans
• providing and sharing information through staff development, presentations and consultation with educators and families
• Other activities as requested by schools, district or supervisor including, but not limited to: web site development & didactic training support for APPIC interns and other school psychologists, new psychologist mentor, coordinating DIBELS school-wide assessments and EBIS team member.

• Specific evaluation and consultation duties as described above
• Other activities as requested by schools, district or supervisor including but not limited to: intern supervision and holding a leadership role on the school psychologists handbook committee - reviewing policy and procedures.

• Specific evaluation and consultation duties as described above
• Other activities as requested by schools, district or supervisor including but not limited to: publishing and editing a newsletter distributed to teachers written by school psychologists.

• Experience and duties as assigned to facilitate development of the above described school psychologist's competencies.

• coordinated school's mentor program
• coordinated and implemented a social skills training program for children in K - 5
• held a leadership position on the intervention assistance team
• provided teachers with direct classroom intervention assistance (- academic and behavioral)
• trained to use Curriculum Based Assessment
• presented workshops and in-services to faculty and staff

• assisted in the development of the K - 5 and 6 - 8 Mathematics Assessment Grants
• assisted in the development of a multiculural education grant
• proficiency in numerous software programs for presentation, layout and design including, but not limited to: Adobe Page Maker, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Stiles, K., Rinks, S., Sirian, L. & Bolling M. (2006) Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders in the classroom. This 10 hour PLU course is offered as a county-wide staff development opportunity and provides an overview of signs and symptoms of a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders, causative factors and approaches to classroom management. Presented for Carroll County Schools, Carrollton, Georgia.

Bolling, M. (2006) Behavior Management: FBA & BIP Essentials. Workshop presented to assistant principals and lead special educators teaching the fundamentals regarding FBA and BIP and their importance with respect to special education law. Presented at the Carroll County Board of Education, Carrollton, GA.

Bolling, M., Rinks, S., Sirian, L, & Stiles, K. (2006) Behavior Management: Practical Strategies for Tough Kids. This 10 hour PLU course is offered as a county-wide staff development opportunity covering principle of behavior, functional behavioral assessment, behavior intervention planning, and unique strategies to change difficult behavior. Presented for Carroll County Schools, Carrollton, Georgia.

Bolling, M. (2005 & 2006) DIBELS- An Introduction to the Philosophy and Administration of DIBELS- This workshop introduced teachers, counselors, speech and language therapists and psychologists to the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skill assessment instrument, highlighting, the theory behind it, the importance of DIBELS in decision making and how to administer the instrument. Presented for Carroll County Schools, Villa Rica, Georgia.

Bolling, M & Porter, D. (2005) Collecting Behavioral Data- The purpose of this workshop was to share information and tools with Assistant Principals and SST coordinators in order to better to use data to make decisions regarding behavioral interventions. Presented at the Carroll County Board of Education, Carrollton, GA.

Bolling, M. (2004) Understanding AD/HD- This workshop focused on answering participant questions and sharing up-to-date research on the neurobiology of AD/HD, it’s impact on school performance and how parents can build the scaffolding needed to support the child with AD/HD. Presented at Carroll County Schools Parent Fair , Carrollton, GA.

Bolling, M. (2004) Navigating Homework Hazards- A workshop designed to promote the active role of parents in building and establishing good study habits that their children will likely maintain throughout their educational careers. Presented at Carroll County Schools Parent Fair, Carrollton, GA.

Bolling, M. & Stiles, K. (2003) School Success: Strategies to Help Your Child Be More Successful in School- A Workshop presented to parents to provide valuable information on how they can become active in their child’s education, helping them to become more successful learners. Presented at Sharp Creek Elementary Parent Night, Carrollton, GA.

Bolling, M. (2002). The Role of the Proactive School Psychologist – This presentation focused on an expanded and diversified service delivery model to be proactive in shaping the role of the school psychologist at the school level. Presented to students enrolled in the school psychology program. Presented at the University of Central Florida, Orlando FL.

Bolling, M. & Ramsaran, Y. (2002). Changing Your Classroom Climate is as Easy as Changing Your Mind - A workshop presented to teachers and support staff to assist teachers in creating a classroom climate conducive to learning by using creative behavioral management strategies and “good teacher” behaviors. Presented to the faculty of Eccleston Elementary School, Orlando, FL.

Bolling, M., Abrams, P., Coffey, L., Honeywell, C. & Dorman, C. (2002). 2002 Changes in Practice and Policy for School Psychologists – A workshop presented to school psychologists designed to update practitioners on changes in policies that affect practice. Presented to the Orange County school psychological staff, Orlando, FL.

Bolling, M., Abrams, P. Coffey, L. & Thomes, L. ( 2001). Update on Practice and Policy for School Psychologists – A workshop presented to school psychologists designed to update practitioners on changes in policies that affect practice. Presented to the Orange County school psychological staff, Orlando, FL.

Bolling, M. (2001). Exceptional Student Education: New Changes – A workshop presented to Elementary School teachers designed to give an overview to changes in the identification of exceptional students and changes in OCPS service delivery. Presented to the faculties of McCoy Elementary and Lancaster Elementary, Orlando FL.

Bolling, M. (2000). Exploring Careers in School Psychology- A presentation made to undergraduate psychology students and to first year school psychology students focusing on school psychology in practice. Presented at the University of Central Florida, Orlando FL.

Bolling, M. (2000). Unique Procedures for Positive Reinforcement- A workshop presented to school psychologists on new and interesting techniques that educators can use as positive reinforcement for children with behavioral difficulties. Presented at the South Learning Community, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL.

Bolling, M. (2000). Identification of Abuse, Neglect and Crisis in Children – A workshop presented to novice teachers on the warning signs of abuse, neglect and crisis in children as well as the teacher’s ethical responsibility to report such. Presented to first year teachers at Eccleston Elementary, Orlando, FL.

Bolling, M. (1999, 2000). Working With and Identification of the Exceptional Student – A workshop presented to teachers designed to give an overview on the process of identification of exceptional students and interventions/ accommodations to assist within the regular classroom setting. Presented to the faculties of McCoy Elementary, Lancaster Elementary, Northlake Park Community and Eccleston Elementary, Orlando FL.

Avila, M. (1997). Exploring Careers in Psychology – A workshop designed to foster group cohesion and facilitate the exploration of careers in psychology. Presented to the high school students of the Duval County Science and Humanities Seminars Program, Jacksonville, FL.

Avila, M. (1996). Multiculturalism and School Psychology -A workshop designed to increase awareness of differing cultural values and explore culturally sensitive practices in School Psychology. Presented to the School Psychologists of Duval County Public Schools, Jacksonville, FL.

Avila, M., Mahar, M. & Ern, G. (1995). The “Tough Kid” Curriculum -A series of workshops on creative, positive behavior management techniques. Presented to the Faculty at Goldsboro Elementary School, Sanford, FL.

Avila, M. (1995). Teaching Social Skills -A workshop designed to train school psychology graduate students the principles of social skills training and effective group implementation. Presented at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.

Avila, M. (1995). Professional Developmental Schools: Impact and Leadership for School Psychology. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Orlando, FL.

Schifter, S. & Avila, M. (1994). The Autistic-Like Child: Identifications, Placement, and Outcomes. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Tampa, FL.

Mealor, D. , Ern, G. & Avila, M. (1994). Project RESPECT... Collaborating for Success. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Tampa, FL.

Mealor, D.J. & Avila, M. (1994). Parental Preferences for Support Services: Implications for School Psychology. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Tampa, FL.