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Courses

• Children and Adolescents with Special Needs (SN 512)
• Consultation in Schools (CO 650)
• Clinical Seminars III and IV (FP 601; FP 602)
• Internship Seminar (CS 702)

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Research and Practice Interests

• Trauma responsive practices in K-12 Schools
• Effectively managing difficult conversations
• School psychology as social justice
• School based consultation
• Developing self-regulation and executive functioning
• Developing growth mindset
• Chronic absenteeism and school refusal
• Increasing student motivation and resilience
• Field supervision of interns and practicum students

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Professional Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Educational Psychologist (Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health)
• Licensed School Psychologist (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)
• Licensed Special Education Teacher K-12 (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)

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Publications and Presentations

Publications

• Wolkoff, E. and Goodale, R. (2023) Conversations about race between educators and K-12 students. Race and Pedagogy Journal: Teaching and Learning for Justice, 6(2).
• Wolkoff, E. (2019). Teaching children to self-regulate (pp. 88-100). In G. Macklem and A. Silva, (Eds.). Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for professionals and parents. New York, NY: Routledge.
• Wolkoff, E., Goodale, R. and St. Louis, G. (2019). Talking with children about race (pp. 41-52). In G. Macklem and A. Silva, (Eds.), Lessons from school psychology: Practical strategies and evidence-based practice for professionals and parents. New York, NY: Routledge.

International Presentations

• Wolkoff, E. (2021). Teaching Children to Self-Regulate. Online self-directed course for Education Elephant, Dublin, Ireland.
• Wolkoff, E. (2021, October). Support a child in times of stress. Live webinar for Education Elephant, Dublin, Ireland
• Wolkoff, E. (2021, May). How to increase a child’s resilience: Small changes – big improvements. Live webinar for Education Elephant, Dublin, Ireland
• Wolkoff, E. (2021, May). Support a child in times of stress. Live webinar for Education Elephant, Dublin, Ireland
• Wolkoff, E. (2019, July). Desarrollar de la independencia y mejorar el comportamiento (Developing Independence and Improving Behavior).
• Workshop for parents of children with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
• Wolkoff, E. (2019, July). Having difficult conversations and making them productive. Facilitation of roundtable discussion session at the International School Psychology Association 41st annual conference in Basel, Switzerland.
• Wolkoff, E. (2019, July). Teaching Children to Self-Regulate. Workshop at the International School Psychology Association 41st annual conference in Basel, Switzerland.
• Wolkoff, E. (2019, January). Apoyo a la inclusión para niños con síndrome de Down y discapaci-dades intelectuales (Supporting inclusion for children with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities). Virtual presentation to 100 special and general education teachers in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
• Wolkoff, E. and Li, C. (2018, July). Developing high quality supervisors. Facilitation of roundtable discussion session at the International School Psychology Association’s 40th annual conference, Tokyo, Japan.
• Cort, N., Wolkoff, E. and Bloom, J. (2017, July). Understanding and preventing suicide in Guyana: A gatekeeper training workshop. Two day workshop presented to employees at Suddie Hospital and local leaders, Essequibo, Guyana.

National Presentations

• Wolkoff, E. (2023, August). Understanding, preventing and treating chronic absenteeism. Presentation at Mt Diablo Unified School District, Mt. Diablo, CA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2023, February). Using data to increase equity. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Denver, CO.
• Wolkoff, E. (2023, February). Conversations about race between students and K-12 educators. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Denver, CO.
• Wolkoff, E, Paskiewicz, T., Struzzeiro, J., Amador, A. and Briesch, A. (2022, February). Promoting university collaboration to support field supervisors. Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Boston, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2021, February). Conversations about race between educators and K-12 students. Remote presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention.
• Wolkoff, E. (2018, February). Having productive conversations with students about race. Facilitation of professional conversation session at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Chicago, IL
• Wolkoff, E. (2018, February). Understanding, preventing, and treating chronic absenteeism. Mini-skills session presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention, Chicago, IL.
• Wolkoff, E. and Grossman, S. (2017, February). Small changes in mindset mean big changes in resilience. Mini-skills session presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Local Presentations

• Rudel, E. and Wolkoff, E. (2023, August). Transformative SEL in higher education: Increasing Resilience and Psychological Functioning. Presentation at William James College, New-ton, MA
• Wolkoff, E., DiCero, K. and Waters, A. (2023, February). Using transformative SEL competencies to manage difficult conversations. Presentation at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß, Newton, MA
• Wolkoff, E. (2022, November). Transformative SEL for leadership. Presentation at William James College, Newton, MA
• Wolkoff, E. (2020, October). Having difficult conversations and making them productive. Remote presentation as part of the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß Campus Engagement Series, Newton, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2020, July). Understanding educational support services for more effective advocacy. Presentation at 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß, Newton, MA
• Wolkoff, E. (2020, June). Engaging your supervisee during re-entry. Virtual presentation at the Massachusetts Trainers of School Psychology Supervision Institute, Newton, MA
• Wolkoff, E. (2020, June). The impact of stress on learning and behavior. Remote presentation for Boston Public Schools parents and guardians.
• Wolkoff, E. (2020, January). Talking with children about race. Presentation at the MLK Day Community Conversation on Race: The Necessity of Talking about Race and Racism at Home, Lexington, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. and Bratica, R. (2019, November). Creating trauma sensitive schools: Strategies for the school and classroom. EDCO Collaborative, Bedford, MA.
• Wolkoff, E., Silva, A. and Pinto, S. (2018, June). School psychologists: Our role in social justice. Session presented at the Massachusetts Trainers of School Psychology Supervision Institute, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß, Newton, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2017, July). Understanding, preventing and treating school refusal and truancy. Full day workshop presented at Center for Professional Innovation (CPI), Mansfield, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. and Jocoby, S. (2017, June). Integrating self-care into supervision. Session presented at the Massachusetts Trainers of School Psychology Supervision Institute, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß, Newton, MA.
• Silva, A. and Wolkoff, E. (2017, March). Promoting culturally responsive practice in the schools. Workshop presented to Needham Public Schools guidance staff, Needham, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2016, November). Understanding, preventing and treating school refusal and truancy. Full day workshop presented for Center for Professional Innovation (CPI), Hyannis, MA.
• Wolkoff, E., Silva, A., and Feinberg, A. (2016, June). Mentoring and teaching: Fostering student development over time. Session presented at the 2016 Massachusetts Trainers of School Psychology Supervision Institute, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß, Newton, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2016, June). Understanding, preventing and treating school refusal and truancy. All day workshop presented for Family Resource Centers (FRConnect), Sturbridge, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. (2016, April). Understanding, preventing and treating school refusal and truancy. All day workshop presented for Center for Professional Innovation (CPI), Chelmsford, MA.
• Wolkoff, E. and Silva, A. (2015, May). Weaving resiliency into the fabric of school communities. Session presented at the 2nd Annual Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience Conference, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß, Newton, MA.
• Wornum, K. and Wolkoff, E. (2014, January). Talking to your children about race. Workshop presented at the Wellesley Mothers Forum, Wellesley, MA.

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Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities

• Massachusetts School Psychologists Trainers Group
• Consultant for Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
• Educational Consultant, Boston area charter schools
• Professional development for K-12 educators
• Volunteer special education family resource

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Prior Experience

• Chair, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ³ÉÈËÔÚÏß Faculty Diversity Committee
• Chair, Task Force for a Strategic Plan on Diversity and Inclusion at William James College

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Prior Experience

• School Psychologist and Team Leader, Wellesley Public Schools, Wellesley, MA
• Director of Student Support, South Boston Harbor Academy Charter School (Boston Collegiate Charter School)
• School Psychologist, Cambridge, MA
• Special Education Teacher, Somerville, MA

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Professional Affiliations

• National Association of School Psychologists
• Massachusetts School Psychologists Association

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Community Involvement

• Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteer
• Consultant for Boston CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
• Volunteer special education family resource