Damien Cormier

Damien Cormier, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta, specializing in School Psychology, Learning Development, and Educational Assessment. His research focuses on psychological and educational assessment methodologies, professional practice training for psychologists, and cognitive factors influencing learning. He holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota and has extensive experience in standardized assessment practices, ethics, and intervention strategies.

Education:

• PhD, School Psychology, University of Minnesota (APA & NASP Accredited)
• MA, School Psychology, University of Minnesota
• BA (Hons), Psychology, University of Manitoba

Research Interests:

• Assessment Practices: Improving efficiency and effectiveness of psychological/educational assessments, addressing examiner drift, and report-writing ethics.
• Professional Training: Enhancing skills in assessment, intervention, and consultation for psychology trainees.
• Learning & Development: Investigating cognitive abilities, language acculturation, and giftedness in academic performance.

Teaching:

• EDPY 519/520: Assessment for Effective Intervention
• EDPY 521: Foundations of Psychological Assessment
• EDPY 536: Ethical & Professional Issues in Psychological Practice

Advising: Currently supervising M.Ed. students in the School and Clinical Child Psychology program, focusing on mental health, academic interventions, and equity in education.

Labs/Teams: Active in research groups addressing cognitive testing, assessment innovation, and educational equity. Collaborates with institutions like the National Center for Educational Outcomes (NCEO) on assessment policy and design.