Dr. Mark Swerdlik
Professor
Psychology
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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
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 & Contracts
Heartland Head Start Mental Health Consultant. Heartland Head Start. Local. (2015)
IHE Technical Assistance Coordinator for Institutions of Higher Education. Illinois State Board of Education. State. (2012)
ISU Graduate School for Recruitment. Illinois State Graduate School. Illinois State University. (2012)
Technical Assistance Coordinator for Institutions of Higher Education. Illinois State Board of Education. State. (2011)
Impact of Deployment on Soldiers and their Families. National Guard Association of Illinois. State. (2008)
Book, Authored
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D. Supervision in school psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model.. Routledge (2017): 336.
Gadke, D., Cates, G., & Swerdlik, M. What is RtI?. J.P. Bakken (EDs), RtI in the core content areas.. Prjfrock Press, Inc. (2012): 1-21.
Swerdlik, M. Actuarial vs. clinical judgment (1995)
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R. Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement. Mayfield Publishing Company (1992)
Cohen, R., Montague, P., Nathanson, L., & Swerdlik, M. Psychological testing today: An introduction to tests and measurement. Mayfield Publishing Company (1988)
Encyclopedia
DeHaan, S., Meyers, A., & Swerdlik, M. Full Service Schools. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology. Elsevier LTD: 1-7.
Journal Article
Meyers, A., Swerdlik, M., Donnelley, M., & LeShoure, K. Preservice Consultation Training Through University-Community Partnership.. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation 33.1 (2023): 45–67.
Fagan, T., & Swerdlik, M. In Memoriam Joseph French 1928-2018. American Psychologist 73.7 (2018): 944.
Newman , D., Simon , D., & Swerdlik, M. What we know and do not know about supervision in school psychology. A Systemic mapping and review of the literature between 2000 and 2017. David McIntosh (EDs). Psychology in the Schools (2018)
Wesselmann, E., Ispas, D., Olson, M., Swerdlik, M., & Caudle, N. Does perceived ostracism contribute to mental health concerns among veterans who have been deployed?. PLoS ONE (2018)
Avant, D., & Swerdlik, M. A collaborative endeavor: A comparison of school social workers and school psychologists profession roles and functions.. Dr. Sandra Kopels (EDs). School Social Work Journal (2016)
Swerdlik, M. Supervision in school Psychology: The Developmental/Ecological/Problem-Solving Model (2014)
Swerdlik, M. Evolving internship issues in school psychology preparation (2011)
Baker, P., Bakken, J., Blum, C., Cates, G., Swerdlik, M., Sylvester, B., & Thompson, J. Developing learning-centered schools with a comprehensive system of student support. Fourth International Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference, Boston, MA (2007)
Swerdlik, M. Commentary: What you see is what you get: A commentary on school-based direct observation systems (2005)
Swerdlik, M. Identifying and responding to problematic school psychology supervisees (2005)
Swerdlik, M. A statewide collaborative approach to intern supervision (2003)
Swerdlik, M. Flex in Illinois: What are the outcomes? (2003)
Swerdlik, M. School-based health centers: Opportunities and challenges for school psychologists (2003)
Swerdlik, M. School-based health centers: Opportunities and challenges for school psychologists (2002)
Swerdlik, M. School psychology for the 21st century: Challenges and opportunities (2000)
Swerdlik, M. Full service schools: A partnership between educators and professionals in medicine, mental health, and social services (1999)
Swerdlik, M. HIV/AIDS among children and adolescents: Implications for the changing role of school psychologists (1999)
Swerdlik, M. School psychologists and full-service schools: Partnerships with medical, mental health, and social services (1997)
Swerdlik, M. Understanding middle schools: Expanding the role of psychology (1996)
Swerdlik, M. Review of validity research on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale: Fourth Edition (1992)
Swerdlik, M. A survey of mentoring experiences in school psychology (1988)
Swerdlik, M. A correlational study of Form L-M and the 4th edition of the Stanford-Binet with 3 to 6 year olds (1987)
Swerdlik, M. Affective learning styles of children: Implications for special education (1986)
Swerdlik, M. Remediation of impulsivity in learning of disabled children by special education resource teachers using verbal self-instruction (1984)
Swerdlik, M. Personal and academic adjustment of special education students in mainstreamed vs. self-contained classes: Third year of a study (1981)
Swerdlik, M. Effects of class size and college major on student ratings of psychology courses (1980)
Manuscript
Prus, J., Swerdlik, M., & Monahan, K. Developing successful collaboration with school psychology field sites.. National Association of School Psychologists website (2012)
Newsletter
Simon , D., & Swerdlik, M. Characteristics of Effective Supervisors. School Psychology in Illinois 39.4 (2018): 6-8.
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D. Documentation and Record Keeping for Effective Supervision-The Supervision Session Planner and Supervisor's Notes. School Psychology In Illinois 39.1 (2017): 3.
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D. Supervision Corner: Clarifying Expectations: The Clinical Supervision Contract. School Psychology In Illinois (2017): 27-29.
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D. Supervision: Contributing to the Future of the Profession and the Welfare of Children. School Psychology In Illinois 38.2 (2017): 7-9.
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D. Teaching Supervision Skills to Prepare and Support School Psychologists. NASP Communique 45.7 (2017): 1 & 22-24.
Swerdlik, M. School psychology program partners with Illinois National Guard on reintegration program for returning combat veterans and their families (2008)
Swerdlik, M., & Simon, D. Supervision: Professional Practices Benefitting School Psychology and the Children and Families Served. NASP Communique
Other
Swerdlik, M., Guiney, M., Newman , D., Silva , A., Simon , D., & Struzziero , J. Position Statement on Supervision in School Psychology. National Association of School Psychologists (2018)
Hoff, K., & Swerdlik, M. The eighteenth mental measurements yearbook. Wide Range Achievement Test 4 (2010): 716-719.
Schneider, W., & Swerdlik, M. The eighteenth mental measurements yearbook. Youth Outcome Questionnaire-Omni Version (2007)
Swerdlik, M., & Schneidier, W. Behavior Evaluation Scale-Third Edition. The seventeenth mental measurements yearbook (2007)
Schneider, W., & Swerdlik, M. Memory Test for Older Adults. The sixteenth mental measurements yearbook (2005)
Swerdlik, M. Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale, Second Edition.. The sixteenth mental measurements yearbook (2005)
, & Hoff, K. Developmental Readiness Scale-Revised. The fourteenth mental measurements yearbook (2003)
Swerdlik, M., & Hoff, H. Infant Development Scale. The fiftteenth mental measurements yearbook (2003)
Swerdlik, M. Review of bias in mental testing by A. Jensen. School Psychology Review (2003)
Swerdlik, M., & Wodrich, D. Preschool Skills Test, Second Edition. The fourteenth mental measurements yearbook (2001)
Wodrich, D., & Swerdlik, M. Hammill Multiability Intelligence Test. The fourteenth mental measurements yearbook (2001)
Bucy, J., & Swerdlik, M. Test of Written Language, Third Edition. The thirteenth mental measurements yearbook (1998)
Swerdlik, M., & Bucy, J. The thirteenth mental measurements yearbook. Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test, Fourth Edition (1998)
Shaw, S., & Swerdlik, M. Parallel Spelling Tests. The twelfth mental measurements yearbook (1995)
Shaw, S., & Swerdlik, M. Slosson Oral Reading Test (Revised). The twelfth mental measurements yearbook (1995)
Shaw, S., Swerdlik, M., & Laurent, J. Review of the Wechsler Intelligence Test for Children, Third Edition. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment (1993)
Goh, D., & Swerdlik, M. Frosting Developmental Test of Visual Perception. Test critiques (1985)
Swerdlik, M. Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills. The ninth mental measurements yearbook (1985)
Swerdlik, M. SEARCH: A scanning instrument for the identification of potential learning disability, 2nd edition-Expanded. The ninth mental measurements yearbook (1985)
Textbook, New
Gadke, D., Cates, G., & Swerdlik, M. Introduction to response to intervention. J. Bakken (EDs), Response to Intervention: A Practical Approach (2012)
Cates, G., Blum, C., & Swerdlik, M. Effective RTI Training and Practices: Helping School and District Teams Improve Academic Performance and Social Behavior (2011)
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R. Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing today: An introduction to tests and measurement. Mayfield Publishing Company (1988)
Textbook, Revised
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R. Psychological Testing and Assessment, 9th edition.. McGraw-Hill (2017)
Cohen, R., Swerdlik, M., & Sturman, E. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement. R. J. Cohen, M. E. Swerdlik, & E. D. Sturman (EDs). McGraw Hill Higher Education (2012)
Cohen, R., & Swerdlik, M. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2009)
Cohen, R., & Swerdlik, M. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2004)
Swerdlik, M., & Cohen, R. An instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2004)
Swerdlik, M. Test bank to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2004)
Swerdlik, M. An instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2002)
Swerdlik, M. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2002)
Swerdlik, M. Test bank to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2002)
Swerdlik, M. Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2000)
Swerdlik, M. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (2000)
Swerdlik, M. Instructor’s manual and resource guide to accompany psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (1996)
Swerdlik, M. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement (1996)
Presentations
Myers, J., Daluga, M., Wesselmann, E. D., Parris, L., & Swerdlik, M. (2020, April). Social support, perceived ostracism, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among veterans. Poster at the meeting for the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. (Conference canceled)
Hellman, E., Bartos, S. & Swerdlik, M.E. (2018, January). A Formative Evaluation of RtI.MTSS in Two Illinois Schools. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Illinois School Psychologists Association. Springfield, IL.
A Funny Thing Happened in Psychology Class-Humor as a Pedagogical Tool. American Psychological Association Annual Convention. American Psychological Association. (2017)
A collaborative endeavor: The roles and functions of school social workers and school psychologists implementing multi-tiered system of supports/response to intervention. Illinois Association of School Social Workers Conference. (2017)
Securing the Yellow Ribbon: Caring for our Veterans and Their Families During Phases of Deployment. Psychology Department Colloquium. Western Illinois University. (2017)
Student-to-Student Supervision in Graduate Training Programs. Trainers of School Psychologists Annual Meeting. Trainers of School Psychologists. (2017)
Supervision in School Psychology: Applications of the Developmental-Ecological-Problem-Solving Model. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. National Association of School Psychologists. (2017)
The Field Testing of a MTSS-RtI Program Evaluation Model. Illinois School Psychologists Association Annual Conference. Illinois School Psychologists Association. (2017)
Cruise, T., Simon, D.J., & Swerdlik M.E. (2017, November). Training the Trainers course for ISPA Supervision Credential. Illinois School Psychologists Association, Normal, IL.
Cruise, T.C., Simon, D.J., & Swerdlik, M.E. (2017, October). Training the Trainers Course for ISPA Supervision Credential. Illinois School Psychologists Association, LaGrange, IL
Swerdlik, M.E. & Simon, D.J. (2017, August). ISPIC Year 16 Ensuring Development of Professional Comptencies through Quality Supervision Relationships. Training Workshop presented at annual training of Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium, DeKalb, IL.
Swerdlik, M.E. (2017, February). Challenging Students: Screening and Responding to Academic and Social-Emotional Issues. Annual Meeting of the Trainers of School Psychologists , San Antonio, TX.
Swerdlik, M.E. (2017, October). A History of Psychology: The First 50 Years. Presentation as part of the Department of Psychology Alumni Day, Normal, IL.
The Development and Field Testing of an MTSS/RtI Program Evaluation Model. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. National Association of School Psychologists. (2016)
Best Practices Guidelines for School Psychology Intern Supervisors. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. National Association of School Psychologists. (2015)
Essential Tools for Supervision in the Early Career. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. National Association of School Psychologists. (2015)
School Psychology Supervision Applying the Developmental-Ecological-Problem Solving Model (DEP). National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. National Association of School Psychologists. (2015)
Trends in School Psychology Graduate Education and Internships. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. National Association of School Psychologists. (2015)
Reliability and validity of the Benchmark Assessment Tool (BAT).. Illinois School Psychologists Association (ISPA) Conference. (2013)
Swerdlik, M.E. (2013, March). Securing the yellow ribbon: Caring for our veterans and their families during phases of deployment. Illinois State University College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
A study of characteristics of community mental health practitioners important.. Illinois National Guard Command. (2012)
Evaluation of Illinois' statewide RtI implementation: Final outcomes and impact.. Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists. National Association of School Psychologists. (2012)
Illinois' multi-method approach to School Psychology supervision: A practical seminar in clinical supervision.. Annual Convention of the Trainers of School Psychologists. Trainers of School Psychologists. (2012)
Reliability and validity of the Benchmark Assessment Tool (BAT).. The Illinois Association of School Social Workers (IASSW) Conference. (2012)
RtI and Behavior: Using BESSTweb to Identify SEL Deficits with an RtI Model.. Annual Conference of the Illinois Association of Social Workers. Illinois Association of Social Workers. (2012)