Marla Carson

Marla Carson, Ph.D., NCSP, serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the School Psychology department at The Chicago School's Chicago campus. She joined the institution in 2009 as an affiliate professor and has over 28 years of prior experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher in public schools.

Her educational background is as follows:

• B.S. in Human Resources and Family Studies, Urbana, IL
• M.S. in Special Education, Chicago, IL
• M.Ed. in School Psychology, Chicago, IL
• Ph.D. in School Psychology, Loyola University Chicago

Dr. Carson's research focuses on Response to Intervention (RtI) at the secondary level, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and reading disorders. Her expertise spans learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and special education, with professional skills emphasizing evidence-based interventions including Academic/Behavioral/Social Emotional Interventions, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS), and IDEA compliance.

Professional Memberships:

• American Psychological Association (APA) Division 16: School Psychology
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
• Illinois School Psychologists Association (ISPA)

She holds the following certifications:

• Nationally Certified School Psychologist
• Certified School Psychologist
• Certified Special Education Teacher (LBS-1)

No scientific awards are mentioned in the available information.

Details regarding Dr. Carson's advisees, research grants, and laboratory affiliations are not provided in the source material.