Jennifer James

Jennifer James serves as a Senior Affiliate Professor in the Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University, specializing in School Psychology. She teaches core courses including PSY 326 (Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities), PSY 410/510 (Tests and Measurements), and multiple practicum courses for the School Psychology program from her office in Au Sable Hall.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. in Special Education from Hope College
• M.Ed. in School Psychology from Loyola University Chicago
• Ph.D. in School Psychology from Loyola University Chicago

Dr. James' research centers on evidence-based practices in school settings, with emphasis on intensive behavioral interventions (functional behavior analysis, wraparound supports) within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, crisis prevention, leadership roles of school psychologists, and bilingual education impacts. Her work as a NASP PREPaRE trainer underscores her crisis intervention expertise.

Her scholarly output features a 2011 publication examining leadership beliefs among school psychologists and multiple conference presentations addressing program development and workforce shortages. This reflects consistent focus on advancing school psychological practice through supervision models and field experience quality.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

Dr. James provides active supervision for School Psychology graduate students, with research specifically targeting best practices in clinical supervision. Her presentations highlight strategies for enhancing internship quality to address critical shortages in the profession.

No dedicated research laboratories or formal teams were referenced in the available information.