John Sougstad, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Michigan State University

  Jan 1994 - now

  Clinical Assistant Professor

  1.) M.S.U. School of Social Work Graduate Programs:* Currently Teach: - SW 811 Social Work Perspectives in Human Development - SW 845 Administrative Skills for Social Work* Developed curriculum and taught 4 MSW graduate classes for 15 years: - SW 873: Social Work in Educational Settings - SW 874: School Social Work Assessment: Integrating Educational and Psych Testing - SW 875: School Social Work Interventions: Children with Special Needs - SW 890: Continuing Education Seminar in School Social Work* Chaired State-wide Committee that re-defined the over 30-year-old Rules for School Social Work, State of Michigan, Dept. of Ed. 2.) M.S.U. School Psychology & Special Education Programs; Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education Department, College of Education* Previously Taught: - C.E.P. 894K: Internship Seminar in School Psychology for Doctoral Students - C.E.P. 880 Cognitive Assessment - C.E.P. 451: Models of Special Education Administration and Services Show less

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  Jackson County ISD

  Sept 2011 - now

  Assistant Director of Special Education & Clinical Supervisor of Psychological Services

  I supervise JCISD-operated classroom programs located in local districts serving students eligible for special education under the category of "Autism Spectrum Disorder," (ASD) as well as itinerant services to support students who are ASD-eligible within all local districts in the county. I provide clinical (individual & group) supervision, administrative guidance and oversight of 18 school psychologists and graduate school psychology interns as well as 14 school social workers serving Jackson County Intermediate School District.I provide administrative management for all aspects of special education delivery and compliance for local school districts in Jackson County Michigan. Show less