Dr. Mark Swerdlik
Professor
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Selected Research
Biography
Dr. Swerdlik has over 35 years experience as a university educator of school psychologists. He is a licensed school and clinical psychologist and consults with school districts around implementation of Multitiered Systems of Support and effective supervision of preservice school psychology trainees and administration of school psychological services.
Current Courses
PSY 498.041 First Year Fieldwork In School Psychology
PSY 536.001 Seminar & Practicum In Supervision Of School Psych Services
PSY 590.001 Advanced Practicum Supervision
PSY 498.001 First Year Fieldwork In School Psychology
Teaching Interests & Areas
Legal-ethical issues in school psychology Clinical Supervision
Research Interests & Areas
Clinical Supervision Professional issues in school psychology Multi-tiered Systems of Support/Response to Intervention Impact of Deployment of Soldiers and their families Psychoeducational measurement and its application to psychoeducational assessment
Ph D
Ph D School Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
BA Psychology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
MS School Psychology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Outstanding Contributions to Training Award
Trainers of School Psychologists
2017
Honoree for contributions to the profession of School Psychology
Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs
2016
Outstanding Author Contribution Award
Advances in Special Education Emerald Group Publishing LTD
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award
National Association of School Psychologists
2014
Diplomate (Board Certified) in School Psychology
American Board of Professional Psychology
1999
Diplomate(Board Certified) in Assessment Psychology
American Board of Assessment Psychology
1999
Fellow
Division of School Psychology-American Psychological Association
1996
Lifetime Achievement Award
Illinois School Psychologists Association
1990
Grants and Contracts
Heartland Head Start Mental Health Consultant
Mark Swerdlik, Meyers
Heartland Head Start. August 2015 - May 2016
IHE Technical Assistance Coordinator for Institutions of Higher Education
Mark Swerdlik, Craig Blum
Illinois State Board of Education. 2012 - 2012
ISU Graduate School for Recruitment
Mark Swerdlik
Illinois State Graduate School. 2012 - 2012
Technical Assistance Coordinator for Institutions of Higher Education
Mark Swerdlik, Blum
Illinois State Board of Education. August 2011 - September 2015
Impact of Deployment on Soldiers and their Families
Mark Swerdlik
National Guard Association of Illinois. January 2008
Book, Authored
Supervision in school psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model.
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D.
(2017), 336, Routledge
What is RtI?
Gadke, D., Cates, G., & Swerdlik, M.
(2012), 1-21, RtI in the core content areas., Prjfrock Press, Inc.
Actuarial vs. clinical judgment
Swerdlik, M.
(1995)
Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R.
(1992), Mayfield Publishing Company
Psychological testing today: An introduction to tests and measurement
Cohen, R., Montague, P., Nathanson, L., & Swerdlik, M.
(1988), Mayfield Publishing Company
Book, Chapter
Special Education International Perspectives: Practices Across the Globe. Advances in Special Education
Kosuwan, K., Viriyangkura, Y., & Swerdlik, M.
(2014), Special education today in Thailand
Foreword: The capstone internship experience: Shaping a career as a school psychologist
Swerdlik, M.
(2013)
Intelligence Quotient
Swerdlik, M.
(2012), The Encyclopedia of Special Education, John Wiley and Sons
Intelligence Quotient
Swerdlik, M.
(2012)
What is RtI?
Swerdlik, M.
(2012)
Problematic behaviors: Mediating differences and negotiating change
Swerdlik, M.
(2010)
Educating school psychologists for over half a century
Swerdlik, M.
(2009)
The Illinois flexible service delivery model: A problem solving model initiative.
Swerdlik, M.
(2007)
Prematurity
Swerdlik, M.
(2006)
Full service schools
Swerdlik, M.
(2004)
Full-service schools
Swerdlik, M.
(2004)
Full-service schools
Swerdlik, M.
(2001)
Prematurity
Swerdlik, M.
(1997)
Academic assessment-nontraditional
Swerdlik, M.
(1995)
Aptitudes
Swerdlik, M.
(1995)
Best practices in facilitating team functioning
Swerdlik, M.
(1995)
Distractibility
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
IQ
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
Intelligence quotient
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
Psychoeducational methods
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
Recategorization of WISC-R scores
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
Verbal-performance IQ discrepancies
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
Kinetic school drawings
Swerdlik, M.
(1983)
Assessment of physically and otherwise health impaired students
Swerdlik, M.
(1976)
Encyclopedia
Full Service Schools
DeHaan, S., Meyers, A., & Swerdlik, M.
Elsevier LTD, 1-7
Journal Article
Preservice Consultation Training Through University-Community Partnership.
Meyers, A., Swerdlik, M., Donnelley, M., & LeShoure, K.
Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 33 (1), 45–67, (2023), 10.1080/10474412.2022.2155173
Does perceived ostracism contribute to mental health concerns among veterans who have been deployed?
Wesselmann, E., Ispas, D., Olson, M., Swerdlik, M., & Caudle, N.
PLoS ONE, (2018), DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208438
In Memoriam Joseph French 1928-2018
Fagan, T., & Swerdlik, M.
American Psychologist, 73 (7), 944, (2018)
What we know and do not know about supervision in school psychology. A Systemic mapping and review of the literature between 2000 and 2017
Newman , D., Simon , D., & Swerdlik, M.
Psychology in the Schools, (2018)
A collaborative endeavor: A comparison of school social workers and school psychologists profession roles and functions.
Avant, D., & Swerdlik, M.
School Social Work Journal, (2016)
Supervision in school Psychology: The Developmental/Ecological/Problem-Solving Model
Swerdlik, M.
(2014)
Evolving internship issues in school psychology preparation
Swerdlik, M.
(2011)
Developing learning-centered schools with a comprehensive system of student support
Baker, P., Bakken, J., Blum, C., Cates, G., Swerdlik, M., Sylvester, B., & Thompson, J.
Fourth International Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference, Boston, MA, (2007)
Commentary: What you see is what you get: A commentary on school-based direct observation systems
Swerdlik, M.
(2005)
Identifying and responding to problematic school psychology supervisees
Swerdlik, M.
(2005)
A statewide collaborative approach to intern supervision
Swerdlik, M.
(2003)
Flex in Illinois: What are the outcomes?
Swerdlik, M.
(2003)
School-based health centers: Opportunities and challenges for school psychologists
Swerdlik, M.
(2003)
School-based health centers: Opportunities and challenges for school psychologists
Swerdlik, M.
(2002)
School psychology for the 21st century: Challenges and opportunities
Swerdlik, M.
(2000)
Full service schools: A partnership between educators and professionals in medicine, mental health, and social services
Swerdlik, M.
(1999)
HIV/AIDS among children and adolescents: Implications for the changing role of school psychologists
Swerdlik, M.
(1999)
School psychologists and full-service schools: Partnerships with medical, mental health, and social services
Swerdlik, M.
(1997)
Understanding middle schools: Expanding the role of psychology
Swerdlik, M.
(1996)
Review of validity research on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale: Fourth Edition
Swerdlik, M.
(1992)
A survey of mentoring experiences in school psychology
Swerdlik, M.
(1988)
A correlational study of Form L-M and the 4th edition of the Stanford-Binet with 3 to 6 year olds
Swerdlik, M.
(1987)
Affective learning styles of children: Implications for special education
Swerdlik, M.
(1986)
Remediation of impulsivity in learning of disabled children by special education resource teachers using verbal self-instruction
Swerdlik, M.
(1984)
Personal and academic adjustment of special education students in mainstreamed vs. self-contained classes: Third year of a study
Swerdlik, M.
(1981)
Manuscript
Developing successful collaboration with school psychology field sites.
Prus, J., Swerdlik, M., & Monahan, K.
National Association of School Psychologists website, (2012)
Newsletter
Characteristics of Effective Supervisors
Simon , D., & Swerdlik, M.
School Psychology in Illinois, 39 (4), 6-8, (2018)
Documentation and Record Keeping for Effective Supervision-The Supervision Session Planner and Supervisor's Notes
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D.
School Psychology In Illinois, 39 (1), 3, (2017)
Supervision Corner: Clarifying Expectations: The Clinical Supervision Contract
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D.
School Psychology In Illinois, 27-29, (2017)
Supervision: Contributing to the Future of the Profession and the Welfare of Children
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D.
School Psychology In Illinois, 38 (2), 7-9, (2017)
Teaching Supervision Skills to Prepare and Support School Psychologists
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D.
NASP Communique, 45 (7), 1 & 22-24, (2017)
School psychology program partners with Illinois National Guard on reintegration program for returning combat veterans and their families
Swerdlik, M.
(2008)
Supervision: Professional Practices Benefitting School Psychology and the Children and Families Served
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D.
NASP Communique
Other
Position Statement on Supervision in School Psychology
Swerdlik, M., Guiney, M., Newman , D., Silva , A., Simon , D., & Struzziero , J.
National Association of School Psychologists, (2018)
The eighteenth mental measurements yearbook
Hoff, K., & Swerdlik, M.
716-719, (2010)
The eighteenth mental measurements yearbook
Swerdlik, M., & Hoff, K.
287-289, (2010)
Behavior Evaluation Scale-Third Edition
Swerdlik, M., & Schneidier, W.
(2007)
The eighteenth mental measurements yearbook
Schneider, W., & Swerdlik, M.
(2007)
Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, Second Edition.
Swerdlik, M.
(2005)
Memory Test for Older Adults
Schneider, W., & Swerdlik, M.
(2005)
Developmental Readiness Scale-Revised
, & Hoff, K.
(2003)
Infant Development Scale
Swerdlik, M., & Hoff, H.
(2003)
Review of bias in mental testing by A. Jensen
Swerdlik, M.
(2003)
Hammill Multiability Intelligence Test
Wodrich, D., & Swerdlik, M.
(2001)
Preschool Skills Test, Second Edition
Swerdlik, M., & Wodrich, D.
(2001)
Test of Written Language, Third Edition
Bucy, J., & Swerdlik, M.
(1998)
The thirteenth mental measurements yearbook
Swerdlik, M., & Bucy, J.
(1998)
Parallel Spelling Tests
Shaw, S., & Swerdlik, M.
(1995)
Slosson Oral Reading Test (Revised)
Shaw, S., & Swerdlik, M.
(1995)
Review of the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children, Third Edition
Shaw, S., Swerdlik, M., & Laurent, J.
(1993)
Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills
Swerdlik, M.
(1985)
Frosting Developmental Test of Visual Perception
Goh, D., & Swerdlik, M.
(1985)
SEARCH: A scanning instrument for the identification of potential learning disability, 2nd edition-Expanded
Swerdlik, M.
(1985)
Textbook, New
Introduction to response to intervention
Gadke, D., Cates, G., & Swerdlik, M.
(2012), Response to Intervention: A Practical Approach
Effective RTI Training and Practices: Helping School and District Teams Improve Academic Performance and Social Behavior
Cates, G., Blum, C., & Swerdlik, M.
(2011)
Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing today: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R.
(1988), Mayfield Publishing Company
Textbook, Revised
Psychological Testing and Assessment, 9th edition.
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R.
(2017), McGraw-Hill
Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Cohen, R., Swerdlik, M., & Sturman, E.
(2012), McGraw Hill Higher Education
Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Cohen, R., & Swerdlik, M.
(2009)
An instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R.
(2004)
Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Cohen, R., & Swerdlik, M.
(2004)
Test bank to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(2004)
An instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(2002)
Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(2002)
Test bank to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(2002)
Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(2000)
Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(2000)
Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(1996)
Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement
Swerdlik, M.
(1996)
Presentations
Social support, perceived ostracism, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among veterans.
Julie Myers, Miette Daluga, Eric Wesselmann, Leandra Parris, Mark Swerdlik
Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL, April, 2020
A Formative Evaluation of RtI.MTSS in Two Illinois Schools.
Emily Hellman, Bartos Sarah, Mark Swerdlik
Illinois School Psychologists Association, Springfield, IL, January, 2018
Training the Trainers Course for ISPA Supervision Credential
Mark Swerdlik, Tracy C Cruise, Dennis J Simon
Illinois School Psychologists Association (ISPA), Normal, IL, November 1, 2017
A collaborative endeavor: The roles and functions of school social workers and school psychologists implementing multi-tiered system of supports/response to intervention
Deneca Winfrey Avant, Mark Swerdlik
Illinois Association of School Social Workers Conference, Lisle, IL, October, 2017
A History of Psychology: The First 50 Yearts
Mark Swerdlik
Department of Psychology Alumni Day Event, Normal, IL, October 19, 2017
Training the Trainers Course for ISPA Supervision Credential
Mark Swerdlik, Tracy C Cruise, Dennis J. Simon
Illinois School Psychologists Association Training Workshop, LaGrange IL, October 11, 2017
ISPIC Year 16 Ensuring Development of Professional Competencies through Quality Supervision Relationships
Mark Swerdlik, Dennis J. Simon
Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium Training, DeKalb, IL, August 13, 2017
A Funny Thing Happened in Psychology Class-Humor as a Pedagogical Tool
Mark Swerdlik, Ronald J./ Cohen
American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Washington DC, August 3, 2017
Securing the Yellow Ribbon: Caring for our Veterans and Their Families During Phases of Deployment
Mark Swerdlik
Psychology Department Colloquium, Macomb, IL, March 24, 2017
Supervision in School Psychology: Applications of the Developmental-Ecological-Problem-Solving Model
Mark Swerdlik, Dennis J. Simon
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, February 23, 2017
Challenging Students: Screening and Responding to Academic and Social-Emotional Issues
Mark Swerdlik
Trainers of School Psychologists Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 21, 2017
Student-to-Student Supervision in Graduate Training Programs
Mark Swerdlik, Lynda Kasky-Hernandez, Leah Marks
Trainers of School Psychologists Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 20, 2017
The Field Testing of a MTSS-RtI Program Evaluation Model
Mark Swerdlik, Jennifer Hilger, Nick Niekra
Illinois School Psychologists Association Annual Conference, Springfield, IL, January 29, 2017
The Development and Field Testing of an MTSS/RtI Program Evaluation Model
Mark Swerdlik, Satterlee Ally
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, February, 2016
Best Practices Guidelines for School Psychology Intern Supervisors
Mark Swerdlik, Josepth Prus, Ginny Harvey, Karen Monahan, Rhonda Armistead, Allyson Miller
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, February, 2015
Essential Tools for Supervision in the Early Career
Mark Swerdlik, Judith Kaufman, Bradley Petry, Dennis Simon
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, February, 2015
School Psychology Supervision Applying the Developmental-Ecological-Problem Solving Model (DEP)
Mark Swerdlik, Dennis Simon
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Orlando FL, February, 2015
Trends in School Psychology Graduate Education and Internships
Mark Swerdlik, Eric Rossen, Nathaniel Von der Embse, Joseph Prus
National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Orlando FL, February, 2015
Securing the yellow ribbon: Caring for our veterans and their families during phases of deployment
Mark Swerdlik
Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture, Illinois State University, March, 2013
Reliability and validity of the Benchmark Assessment Tool (BAT).
Sara Harris, Adena B Meyers, Emily Morrow, Mark E Swerdlik
Springfield, IL, USA, January, 2013
RtI and Behavior: Using BESSTweb to Identify SEL Deficits with an RtI Model.
P Arity, P Cicerelli, S Harris, Adena Meyers, E Morrow, Mark Swerdlik
Annual Conference of the Illinois Association of Social Workers, Normal, IL, USA, October, 2012
Reliability and validity of the Benchmark Assessment Tool (BAT).
Sara Harris, Adena B Meyers, Emily Morrow, Mark E Swerdlik
Normal, IL, USA, October, 2012
A study of characteristics of community mental health practitioners important.
J Jensen, Mark Swerdlik, K Gluth, Jeffrey Kahn
OnlineSeptember 10, 2012
Should a measurement course be required of all undergraduate psychology majors?
R J Cohen, E Sturman, Mark Swerdlik
Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL, USA, August, 2012
Sexism as a predictor of attitudes toward women in combat
Lauren M Young, Margaret Nauta, Mark Swerdlik
120th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Orlando, FL, August 15, 2012