Kilgus, S. P., Eklund, K., von der Embse, N. P., Zahn, M. R., Meyer, L. N., Peet, C., & Willenbrink, J. (2025). Educator training to support the collection and use of Intervention Selection Profile-Function data: Two randomized controlled trials. Journal of School Psychology, 113, 101503 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsp.2025.101503
von der Embse, N., Jenkins, A. S., Christensen, K., Kilgus, S., Mishra, M., & Chin, B. (2021). Evaluating the cost of prevention programming and universal screening with discrete event simulation. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 48(6), 962–973. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-021-01108-8
Kilgus, S. P., Eklund, K., & von der Embse, N. P. (2019). Psychometric defensibility of the Intervention Selection Profile – Social Skills (ISP-SS) with students at risk for behavioral concerns. Psychology in the Schools, 56, 526-538. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22214
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.
News Release: Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse Secures $2 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
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.
$10 million grant establishes a new national center to train more school based mental health professionals
University of South Florida (USF) article from June 2024 about METRICS, a nationwide hub for school mental health grants. The School Mental Health Collaborative received a $10 million grant to coordinate this center.
The School Mental Health Collaborative 2023 Annual Report
The inaugural annual report of the School Mental Health Collaborative Center at the University of South Florida (USF).
The School Mental Health Collaborative (SMHC), a new research center launches at the USF College of Education
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.
Warning signs can be detected sooner through universal screenings for student mental health
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.
Two College of Education faculty members awarded research grants from Institute of Education Sciences
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.”