Tag: Nathaniel von der Embse

Nathaniel von der Embse, PhD, NCSP
Dr. von der Embse is a Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Florida and is an Associate Editor at the Journal of School Psychology. Dr. von der Embse utilizes a social justice framework to examine the intersection of education policy and school mental health. His research has resulted in over 75 peer-reviewed journal articles, professional articles, or book chapters. Dr. von der Embse completed his master’s and educational specialist degrees in school psychology from Miami (OH) University, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University with a specialization in educational policy analysis.

University of South Florida (USF) article from July 2024 about the $2 million grant awarded to Collaborative investigators by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES). The project, titled “Development and Validation of a Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Risk Screener for Early Childhood,” seeks to address the critical need for early intervention services to support children’s social, emotional, and academic development.

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University of South Florida (USF) article from February 2023 about METRICS, a nationwide hub for school mental health grants. The School Mental Health Collaborative received a $10.4 million grant to coordinate this center.

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Article from The Conversation in June 2022 by Nathaniel von der Embse. In this article, von der Embse describes how universal mental health screenings to identify and address mental health issues in students. Identifying mental health concerns early can help prevent school violence.

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University of South Florida (USF) article from July 2021 highlights 2 projects funded by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES). One of these projects is led by Collaborative investigator Nathaniel von der Embse. This $2 million grant is entitled, “Project MIDAS: Development of a Multi-Informant Decisional Assessment System.”

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