Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott

Assistant Department Chair & Graduate Program Director
Counseling & Human Services

Contact Information

2128 EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, VA 23529

Biography

Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott is an Associate Professor, Assistant Chair, Graduate Program Director, and School Counseling Coordinator in the department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University, in Virginia. She previously worked as a school counselor, special education teacher, and in several mental health settings counseling youth.

She is passionate about researching school counseling topics, including Multi-tiered Systems of Support (PBIS/RTI); preparation, practices, and current trends; elementary school counseling; and counseling children with exceptionalities. She's published approximately 35 articles in national, peer-reviewed journals, including Professional School Counseling, Journal of Counseling and Development, and Counselor Education and Supervision. She was the lead editor on the book, "A School Counselor's Guide to MTSS" (2019, Routledge) and lead author on the book "Making MTSS Work" (2020, ASCA).

She teaches both master's and doctoral courses in ODU's CACREP accredited program, a recipient of the national ACES Outstanding Counselor Education program award.

Dr. Goodman-Scott served for 10 years as a board member for the Virginia School Counselor Association, including as Chair/President (2019-2020), and currently as Co-Chair of the Research Committee. She is also on the board for the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC), a division of the American Counseling Association, serving as president (2020-2021). She co-coordinates a national group of school counseling faculty (through ACES- the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision), advised ODU's chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, and represented Virginia at several White House School Counseling Convenings. Further, she is on the editorial review board for the Professional School Counseling journal and the Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling. She enjoys conducting national and state speaking: keynotes, trainings, coaching and consulting, as well as partnerships with school districts.

Finally, Dr. Goodman-Scott is a proud recipient of a 2021 Research award from the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC), the 2020 Research Award from the American Counseling Association (ACA), a 2020 Spring President Broderick's Diversity Champion Award, the Insiders Business: "Top 40 Under 40" recognition, the 2018 Outstanding Faculty recipient from the ODU Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, and the 2017 SACES Outstanding Pre-Tenure Counselor Educator Award.

She earned both a Ph.D. and M.A.Ed. from Virginia Tech and a B.S. from James Madison University. Dr. Goodman-Scott is a licensed school counselor (VA), a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA), a Nationally Certified Counselor and School Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.

You can follow her on Twitter: @e_goodmanscott

Education/Credentials

Ph.D. in Counselor Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, (2013)

M.A.Ed. in Counselor Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, (2008)

B.S. in Communication Studies, James Madison University, (2003)

Approved Clinical Supervisor: #ACS01344: Sponsoring Organization: NBCC; Date Obtained: 2012-01-01

National Certified School Counselor: #240537: Sponsoring Organization: NBCC; Date Obtained: 2012-01-01

Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor: #0701005354: Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Board of Counseling; Date Obtained: 2012-01-01

National Certified Counselor: #240537: Sponsoring Organization: NBCC; Date Obtained: 2008-01-01

VA School Counseling License: Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License #PPS-0602051: Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Department of Education; Date Obtained: 2008-01-01

Web Link(s)

School Counselors for MTSS

Expertise

School Counseling

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Elementary Education

Counseling Children and Adolescents

Counselor Education and Supervision

School Counselor Preparation, Identity and Roles

Children with Disabilities
Research Interests

School counseling, including Multi-tiered Systems of Support; preparation, practices, and current trends; elementary school counseling; counseling students with exceptionalities in and out of the schools.

Articles

Goodman-Scott, E., McMahon, G., Kalkbrenner, M., Smith-Durkin, S., Patel, S., Czack, A., and Weeks, N. (2021). An ex post facto study examining implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports across school and community variables from an inclusive innovation perspective. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions

Goodman-Scott, E., Upton, A., and Colburn, A. (2021). District-level school counseling supervisors’ experiences and perceptions hiring school counselors. Professional School Counseling, 24 (1b), pp. 1-11.

Kalkbrenner, M., and Goodman-Scott, E. (2021). Peer-to-peer mental health support: Validating scores on the mental distress response scale with high school students. Professional School Counseling, 25 (1), pp. 1-9.

Eckhoff, A., and Goodman-Scott, E. (2021). School counselors’ perceptions and understandings of lockdown drills: Navigating the paradox of safety and fear. Educational Policy pp. 1-31.

Taylor, J., Goodman-Scott, E., and Walsh, R. Applying for RAMP using a cohort model: Overcoming challenges. Professional School Counseling

Goodman-Scott, E., Taylor, J., and Walsh, R. Applying for RAMP using a cohort model: Results of a multi-level case study. Professional School Counseling

Betters-Bubon, J., Goodman-Scott, E., and Bamgbose, O. School counselor educators’ reactions to changes in the profession: Implications for policy, evaluation, and preparation. Journal of School-Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation

Goodman-Scott, E., Burgess, M., and Polychronopolous, G. B. (2020). Counseling adults with Sensory Processing Disorder: An exploratory study. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 42 (3), pp. 234-250.

Goodman-Scott, E., Upton, A., and Colburn, A. (2020). School counseling district supervisors’ experiences and perceptions regarding school counselor preparation for practice. Professional School Counseling, 24, pp. 1-11.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Eckhoff, A. (2020). School counselors’ experiences with lockdown drills: A phenomenological investigation. Journal of Counseling and Development, 98, pp. 435-445.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Boulden, R. (2020). School counselors’ experiences with the Section 504 process: “I want to be a strong team member… [not] a case manager.”. Professional School Counseling, 23, pp. 1-9.

Kalkbrenner, M., Goodman-Scott, E., and Neukrug, E. (2020). Validation of high school students’ scores on the Revised Fit, Stigma, and Value Scale: Implications for school counseling screening. Professional School Counseling, 23 (1), pp. 1-10.

Goodman-Scott, E., Taylor, J., Kalkbrenner, M. T., Darsie, J., Loyd, R., Walsh, K., and Worth, A. (2020). A multivariate analysis of variance investigation of school-level RAMP status across two states. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 11 (1), pp. 33-44.

Cholewa, B., Goodman-Scott, E., and Warren, J. (2020). School counselor consultation preparation: A national study. Counselor Education and Supervision, 59, pp. 46-58.

Goodman-Scott, E. (2019). Enhancing student learning by “building a caring climate”: School counselors’ experiences with classroom management. Professional School Counseling, 22 (1), pp. 1-12.

Kemer, G., Moe, J., Johnson, K., Goodman-Scott, E., Sunal, Z., and Li, C. (2019). Further validation of the Consultation Skills Scale (CSS): Relationships between consultation skills, supervisory working alliance, and interprofessional collaboration. The Professional Counselor, 9 (3), pp. 226-237.

Goodman-Scott, E., Bobzien, J., and Milsom, A. (2019). Preparing preservice school counselors to serve students with disabilities. Professional School Counseling, 22 (1), pp. 1-11.

Goodman-Scott, E., Hays, D. G., and Cholewa, B. E. (2018). "It takes a village": A case study of positive behavioral interventions and supports implementation in an exemplary urban middle school. Urban Review, 50 (1), pp. 97-122.

Goodman-Scott, E., Burgess, M., and Carlisle, R. (2018). How school counselors implement social stories: Results of a qualitative study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 4 (1), pp. 34-49.

Goodman-Scott, E., Sink, C., Cholewa, B., and Burgess, M. (2018). An ecological view of school counselor ratios and student academic outcomes: A national investigation. Journal of Counseling & Development

Watkinson, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Biles, K., and Martin, I. (2018). A phenomenological study of counselor educators’ experiences preparing pre-service school counselors. Counselor Education and Supervision

Goodman-Scott, E., and Grothaus, T. (2017). RAMP and PBIS: “They definitely support one another.” A phenomenological study. Professional School Counseling, 21 (1), pp. 119-129.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Grothaus, T. (2017). School counselors’ roles in RAMP and PBIS: A phenomenological investigation. Professional School Counseling, 21 (1), pp. 130-141.

Cholewa, B. C., Goodman-Scott, E., Thomas, A., and Cook, J. (2017). Teachers’ perceptions and experiences consulting with school counselors: A qualitative study. Professional School Counseling, 20 (1), pp. 77-88.

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., and Donohue, P. (2016). Aligning comprehensive school counseling programs and positive behavioral interventions and supports to maximize school counselors' efforts. Professional School Counseling, 19(1), pp. 57-67.

Goodman-Scott, E., Bobzien, J., Burgess, M., Melton, R., and Lambert, S. (2016). Counseling children and adolescents with Sensory Processing Disorder: Results of an exploratory national study. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling

Carlisle, K., Carlisle, R., Polychronopolous, G. B., Goodman-Scott, E., and Jenkins, A. (2016). Exploring internet addiction as a process addiction. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 38(2), pp. 170-182.

Ziomek-Daigle, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Cavin, J., and Donohue, P. (2016). Integrating Multi-tiered Systems of Support into Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. The Professional Counselor, 6(3), pp. 220-232.

Goodman-Scott, E., Watkinson, J., Martin, I., and Biles, K. (2016). School counseling faculty perceptions and experiences preparing elementary school counselors. The Professional Counselor, 6(4), pp. 303-317.

Donohue, P., Goodman-Scott, E., and Betters-Bubon, J. (2016). Using universal screening for early identification of students at risk: A case example from the field. Professional School Counseling, 19(1), pp. 133-143.

Goodman-Scott, E., Carlisle, R., Clark, M., and Burgess, M. (2016). “A powerful tool:” A phenomenological study of school counselors’ experiences with social stories. Professional School Counseling, 20(1), pp. 25-35.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Lambert, S. F. (2015). Professional counseling for children with sensory processing disorder. The Professional Counselor, 5 (2), pp. 260-279.

Goodman-Scott, E. (2015). School counselors’ perceptions of their academic preparedness and job activities. Counselor Education and Supervision, 54(1), pp. 57-67.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Carlisle, R. (2015). School counselors’ roles in creating and implementing social stories to serve students with autism spectrum disorder. Professional School Counseling, 18 (1), pp. 158-168.

Goodman-Scott, E., Doyle, B., and Brott, P. (2014). An action research project to determine the utility of bully prevention in positive behavior support for elementary school bullying prevention. Professional School Counseling, 17(1), pp. 120-129.

Lambert, S. F., and Goodman-Scott, E. (2014). Collaborating with the Peace Corps to maximize group counseling student learning. The Professional Counselor, 3(3), pp. 131-140.

Goodman-Scott, E. (2014). Maximizing school counselors' efforts by implementing school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports: A case study from the field. Professional School Counseling, 17(1), pp. 111-119.

Lambert, S. F., Goodman-Scott, E., Cottle, T., Scott, J., and Baker, N. (2010). Prevention of substance abuse in the schools. Virginia Counselors Journal, 31, pp. 59-65.
Books

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., Olsen, J., and Donohue, P. (2020). Making MTSS Work. American School Counselor Association.

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., and Donohue, P. (2019). A School Counselor’s Guide to Multi-tiered Systems of Support. NYC:NY: Routledge.
Book Chapters

Goodman-Scott, E., and Ockerman, M. (2019). Integrating school counseling and MTSS.A School Counselor's Guide to Multi-tiered Systems of Support (pp. 29-61). NYC: NY: Routledge.

Goodman-Scott, E., Cholewa, B., Burkhardt, C., and Burgess, M. (2017). Counseling children and adolescents in school settings.Counseling children and adolescents: Working in school and clinical mental health settings (1st ed.)

Chang, C., Goodman-Scott, E., and Lambert, S. (2016). Being a change agent: Advocacy and social justice in CMHC.Clinical mental health counseling: Elements of effective practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishers, Inc..

Goodman-Scott, E., and Neukrug, E. (2015). School Counseling.The world of the counselor: An introduction to the counseling profession. Boston, MA: Cengage.
Presentations

Goodman-Scott, E. (August, 2021). Aligning school counseling and MTSS Lecture presented at [Invited two-part speaker for Fairfax County Public Schools, VA].

Goodman-Scott, E., and Donohue, P. (July, 2021). Depression: What every school counselor needs to know Lecture presented at [Invited module creator and presenter for the Virginia Department of Education].

Donohue, P., and Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2021). Multi-disciplinary teams and MTSS alignment Lecture presented at [Invited speaker for Fayette County Public Schools, KY].

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2021). Helping students overcome the challenges of transitioning back to school Lecture presented at [Invited speaker for Virginia Health and Medical Science Educator Association; moved online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2021). Classroom management best practices Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., and Olsen, J. (July, 2021). Making MTSS Work Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Nwosu, J., Coleman, B., Goodman-Scott, E., Susko, J., and Pianta, R. (July, 2021). Diversity, equity, and inclusion townhall Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV. [invited panel presentation].

Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2021). Lockdown drills in schools: Updates and implications Lecture presented at [Invited speaker for Virginia Safe and Supportive Schools Conference; moved online due to COVID-19].

Betters-Bubon, J., and Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2021). Aligning MTSS: Collaborations with School Counselors, Administrators, and Staff Lecture presented at [Invited two-part webinar for Texas Region 19 school staff].

Goodman-Scott, E. (April, 2021). Making MTSS Work in North Carolina Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for North Carolina School Counselor Association Southeast Region].

Goodman-Scott, E. (April, 2021). Lockdown drills: Impacts and strategies Lecture presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference [moved to asynchronous online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E., and Edirmanasinghe, N. A. (April, 2021). Universal mental health screening in schools: Implement in eight steps Lecture presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference [moved to asynchronous online due to COVID-19].

Betters-Bubon, J., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2021). The why behind MTSS and school counselor alignment Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for Texas Region 19 school administrators].

Betters-Bubon, J., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2021). Texas region 19: Creating trauma sensitive schools Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for Texas Region 19 school counselors].

Betters-Bubon, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Olsen, J., Pianta, R., and Edirmanasinghe, N. A. (March, 2021). Culturally responsive multi-tiered systems of support: Prevention and intervention for all students Lecture presented at National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. [online due to COVID-19].

Brown, E., Berger, C., Goodman-Scott, E., and Blalock, S. (March, 2021). Expanding data-informed school counselor advocacy Lecture presented at National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. [online due to COVID-19].

Cholewa, B., Goodman-Scott, E., and Betters-Bubon, J. (March, 2021). Identifying, implementing, and reviewing for rigor in school counseling research: A research tune-up Lecture presented at National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. [online due to COVID-19].

Taylor, J., Dockery, D., Goodman-Scott, E., Grimes, T., Jamison, R., Parker, E., Rutledge, M., and Wharff, J. (March, 2021). Panel: A collaborative statewide effort to strengthen school counseling programs Lecture presented at National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. [online due to COVID-19].

Cholewa, B., Goodman-Scott, E., and Betters-Bubon, J. (March, 2021). Iron sharpens iron: Scholarly conversations on writing and reviewing for publication Lecture presented at Research Day Pre-Conference: National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. [online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2021). Writing and reporting qualitative research Lecture presented at Research Day Pre-Conference: National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference, Columbus, OH. [online due to COVID-19].

Sampson, D., Goodman-Scott, E., Jackson, T., Jamison, R., and Parker, E. (March, 2021). District Leadership Panel Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference, [moved from Hampton, VA to online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2021). Making MTSS work in Virginia Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference, [moved from Hampton, VA to online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E., Boulden, R., and Jamison, R. (March, 2021). School counselors and 504 plans: Raising awareness and advocacy Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference, [moved from Hampton, VA to online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E., , J. G., and , A. O. (February, 2021). Equity, Diversity & SEL Webinar Lecture presented at [invited national webinar for Intellisparks and School Counselor Central].

Dari, T., and Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2021). Creating systems change in higher education to enhance diversity, equity, & inclusion: Implications for school counselor educators Lecture presented at [Invited speaker/facilitator for a School Counseling Interest Network meeting: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision).

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2021). Depression and anxiety: What school counselors need to know Lecture presented at [invited webinar for Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)].

Goodman-Scott, E. (December, 2020). Solution-focused and motivational interviewing: Strategies for school counselors Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for Portsmouth Public Schools].

Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2020). MTSS and school counseling: How do they fit together? Lecture presented at [Invited extended break-out webinar for Indiana School Counselor Association annual conference].

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2020). How to align MTSS and school counseling programs Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for York County Public Schools].

Goodman-Scott, E., and Smith-Durkin, S. (August, 2020). Going back to school: Strategies for school counselors to utilize SEL, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Technology Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for the Norfolk Public Schools].

Goodman-Scott, E. (August, 2020). Universal trauma-informed practices for re-entry: Lessons for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for the Virginia Department of Education].

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., Olsen, J., and Donohue, P. (July, 2020). “Making MTSS Work” Lecture presented at [Invited national webinar for the American School Counselor Association].

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2020). MTSS considerations for re-entering the school year: Building strong systems and trauma-informed practices Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling]. .

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2020). Going back to school: Planning and strategies for school counselors Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for the Kentucky Department of Education].

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2020). MTSS considerations for school counselors as we go back to school Lecture presented at [Invited webinar for the Tennessee School Counselor Association].

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., Pianta, R., Olsen, J., Donohue, P., and Edirmanasinghe, N. (July, 2020). Culturally responsive MTSS for school counselors Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association [moved from Seattle, WA to synchronous online due to COVID-19].

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2020). What is a Recognized ASCA Model Program? Other presented at [Invited presentation for Norfolk Public Schools].

Goodman-Scott, E. (January, 2020). Aligning MTSS and school counseling programs: More than “just one more thing” Other presented at [Invited two-day training for the Utah State Board of Education].

Goodman-Scott, E. (December, 2019). Training preservice school counselors to be leaders & change agents, utilizing Multi-tiered Systems of Support Lecture presented at [Invited national webinar for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision].

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., Donohue, P., and Olsen, J. (2019). Training preservice school counselors to be leaders & change agents, utilizing Multi-tiered Systems of Support Lecture presented at [Invited national webinar for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision].

Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2019). What you need to know about universal mental health screening. [Invited conference session at the 70th Annual Conference for School Counselors]. presented at 70th Annual Conference for School Counseling Emporia, KS.

Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2019). Who’s got time for prevention? Aligning MTSS and CSCPs through prevention. [Invited keynote at the 70th Annual Conference for School Counselors] presented at 70th Annual Conference for School Counseling Emporia, KS.

Goodman-Scott, E. C., and Milsom, A. (October, 2019). Preparing preservice school counselors to serve students with disabilities presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Steen, S., Eberts, S., and Herlihy, B. (October, 2019). School counseling interest network: Navigating professional identity together: Discussing power, privilege, and marginalization within counselor education. presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Betters-Bubon, J., Goodman-Scott, E., and Donohue, P. (October, 2019). Training preservice school counselors to be collaborative leaders in Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): A panel discussion presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Cholewa, B., Taylor, J., and Smith-Durkin, S. (October, 2019). Opening Doors to MTSS presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Boulden, R. (July, 2019). Classroom management skills presented at American School Counselor Association Annual Conference Boston, MA.

Goodman-Scott, E. C., Donohue, P., and Betters-Bubon, J. (June, 2019). Align your school counseling program and MTSS presented at American School Counselor Association Annual Conference Boston, MA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., and Donohue, P. (March, 2019). Eight steps to universal mental health screening in K-12 schools presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference New Orleans, LA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Betters-Bubon, J. (March, 2019). School-based universal mental health screening: Strategies for counselors presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference New Orleans, LA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Smith-Durkin, S., and Boulden, R. (March, 2019). Classroom management: Evidence-based practices for school counselors presented at National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference Columbus, OH.

Donohue, P., Betters-Bubon, J., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2019). Understanding prevention science: A panel discussion of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support presented at National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference Columbus, OH.

Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2019). How to write and publish qualitative research: Questions and conversations presented at National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference: Research Day Pre-Conference Columbus, OH.

Cholewa, B., Sink, C., Goodman-Scott, E., and Burgess, M. (March, 2019). Using large data sets in school counseling accountability research presented at National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference: Research Day Pre-Conference Columbus, OH.

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2019). Aligning school-wide PBIS and school counseling programs: Recommendations for practice presented at International Conference on Positive Behavior Support Conference Washington, DC.

Donohue, P., Everett, S., and Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2019). School counselors’ role in multidisciplinary MTSS presented at International Conference on Positive Behavior Support Conference Washington, DC.

Carlisle, R., Goodman-Scott, E., Carlisle, K., and Burgess, M. (October, 2018). Leaders in action research presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2018). School counselors and universal screening: What you need to know. presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Burgess, M. (October, 2018). Social stories in 5 quick steps presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Carlisle, R., Carlisle, K., Goodman-Scott, E., and Burgess, M. (September, 2018). Action research in counseling: Researcher-practitioner collaboration presented at Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference Richmond, VA.

Cholewa, B., Goodman-Scott, E., Sink, C., Burgess, M., and (September, 2018). Demystifying national datasets: research strategies for counselor educators presented at Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference Richmond, VA.

Burgess, M., Goodman-Scott, E., Carlisle, R., and Smith-Durkin, S. (September, 2018). Using single subject design to strengthen pre-service counselors presented at Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2018). Aligning Multi-tiered Systems of Supports and Comprehensive School Counseling Programs: Tips and tools for school counselors presented at The Indiana Youth Institute 2018 College and Career Conference Indiana.

Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2018). Utilizing data-driven social stories in your Comprehensive School Counseling Program presented at The Indiana Youth Institute 2018 College and Career Conference Indiana.

Goodman-Scott, E. (April, 2018). Investigating school counselor ratios and student outcomes using the HSLS:09 Dataset Poster presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Atlanta, GA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (April, 2018). Using universal screening to identify and meet K-12 students’ mental health needs Lecture presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Atlanta, GA.

Donohue, P., Goodm, E., and Crocker, J. (March, 2018). So you want to start universal screening in your school district? Lecture presented at The National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference New York City.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Burgess, M. (March, 2018). What are social stories and how do I write them? presented at The National Evidence-based School Counseling Conference New York City.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2017). Classroom management: Strategies for school counselors Lecture presented at [Invited workshop for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, school counselor training].

Cholewa, B., Goodman-Scott, E., and Warren, J. (October, 2017). Forging the future of school counselor consultation preparation: Results from a national study presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Chicago, IL.

Goodman-Scott, E., Upton, A., and Colburn, A. (October, 2017). School counseling district supervisors’ experiences and perceptions: Results from a qualitative study presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Chicago, IL.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2017). Lead well: Lessons learned from RAMP PBIS school counselors presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Hampton, VA.

Cholewa, B., Goodman-Scott, E., and Smith-Durkin, S. (October, 2017). School counselor/teacher consultation: Strategies to maximize your time & reach even more students presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Grothaus, T. J. (September, 2017). Integrating RAMP and PBIS: Voices from the field. [Invited national webinar for the American School Counselor Association].

Goodman-Scott, E. (August, 2017). Integrating PBIS into the daily work of school-based counselors, psychologists, and social workers. Lecture presented at Invited presentation at the VA Department of Education Mental Health in Schools conference.

Goodman-Scott, E. (August, 2017). Serving students in LGBTQ+ communities: Strategies for school counselors. Other presented at Invited presentation for Norfolk Public Schools.

Goodman-Scott, E. (August, 2017). PBIS for school counselors Other presented at Invited presentation for Portsmouth Public Schools.

Betters-Bubon, J., Goodman-Scott, E., and Donohue, P. (July, 2017). Renewing your Comprehensive School Counseling Program by integrating Multi-tiered Systems of Support and refocusing on social and emotional learning. Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association conference Denver, CO.

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2017). Weaving together RAMP and PBIS Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association Conference Denver, CO.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Donohue, P. (June, 2017). Aligning SWPBIS and school counseling: Tips and tools Lecture presented at Invited presentation at the Montana Behavioral Initiative Summer Institute Bozeman, MT.

Donohue, P., and Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2017). Universal screening in Multi-tiered Systems of Support Lecture presented at Invited presentation at the Montana Behavioral Initiative Summer Institute Bozeman, MT.

Goodman-Scott, E., Burgess, M., and Lambert, S. (March, 2017). Tips and tools for counseling youth with Sensory Processing Disorder Lecture presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference San Francisco.

Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2017). PBIS implementation in RAMP schools: Perspectives from the field Lecture presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference San Diego, CA.

Watkinson, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Martin, I., and Biles, K. (March, 2017). Preparing school counselors: It’s elementary… or is it? Lecture presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference San Diego, CA.

Ockerman, M., Sink, C., Betters-Bubon, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Donohue, P., Griffith, C., and (March, 2017). School counselors and a Multi-tiered System of Supports: Cultivating systemic change and equitable outcomes Lecture presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference San Diego, CA.

Donohue, P., Goodman-Scott, E., and Betters-Bubon, J. (March, 2017). Using universal screening to identify students in need of tier 2 and tier 3 mental health interventions Lecture presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference San Diego, CA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (January, 2017). Using data-driven social stories. [Invited national webinar for the American School Counselor Association].

Goodman-Scott, E., and Herman, E. (2016). Aligning comprehensive school counseling programs and positive behavioral interventions and supports: Fourt-part Inservice for Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

Goodman-Scott, E. (2016). School counseling classroom management: Tips and tools you can use. [Invited workshop for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, school counselor training] Virginia Beach, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (2016). Overview of Goodman-Scott’s research and work regarding Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Other presented at VA Department of Education, VA Tiered Systems of Support Richmond, VA.

O'Rorke-Trigiani, J., and Goodman-Scott, E. (2016). Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! But can your students identify? Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (2016). Universal screening for students’ mental health: What school counselors really need to know Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (September, 2016). “One-two-three, eyes on me!” Classroom management for school counselors. [Invited national webinar for the American School Counselor Association].

Donohue, P., Goodman-Scott, E., and Betters-Bubon, J. (July, 2016). A recipe for success: Identifying and meeting student mental health needs through utilizing universal screening in your comprehensive school counseling program. Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association Conference New Orleans, LA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2016). Utilizing data-driven social stories as your recipe for success: Strengthen your school counseling program Lecture presented at American School Counselor Association Conference New Orleans, LA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Betters-Bubon, J., Ockerman, M., and Grothaus, T. J. (March, 2016). Integrating multi-tier systems of support in school counseling programs Paper presented at Innovations in School Counselor Preparation Athens, GA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Watkinson, J., Martin, I., and Biles, K. (March, 2016). National trends in elementary school counselor preparation Paper presented at Innovations in School Counselor Preparation Athens, GA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2016). How to use data-driven social stories in your comprehensive school counseling program Paper presented at Evidence-based School Counseling Conference Athens, GA.

Watkinson, J. S., Goodman-Scott, E., Martin, I., and Biles, K. (October, 2015). Do school counselor educators differentiate material for elementary school counseling? Results of a national study and corresponding culturally responsive practices Lecture presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Philadelphia, PA.

Cholewa, B., and Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2015). School counselor consultation training: Where are we and where do we need to go? Lecture presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Philadelphia, PA.

Betters-Bubon, J., Goodman-Scott, E., Donohue, M., and Burgess, M. (October, 2015). Training school counselors in the alignment of the ASCA National Model and Culturally Responsive Multi-tier Models of Support (MTSS) Lecture presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Philadelphia, PA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2015). S.M.A.R.T. goals for school counselors Lecture presented at Invited workshop for Chesapeake Public Schools, school counselor training Chesapeake, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and (October, 2015). Data-driven social stories to strengthen your school counseling program Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Brown, R., Goodman-Scott, E., Steele, T., and Wynne, L. (October, 2015). District supervisors and counselor educators unite Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Burgess, M. (October, 2015). PBIS and school counseling: Maximizing your efforts Lecture presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Hampton, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (September, 2015). Classroom management for school counselors: Tips and tools Lecture presented at Invited workshop for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, school counselor training Virginia Beach, VA.

Upton, A., Goodman-Scott, E., Pierre-Louis, R., and Grothaus, T. J. (July, 2015). Culturally competent S.M.A.R.T. goals presented at American School Counselor Association Annual Conference Phoenix, AZ.

Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2015). Aligning PBIS and the ASCA National Model: Strategies to strengthen your school counseling program Lecture presented at Invited presenter at the Kansas State University sponsored event School Counseling Camp: Riding in the Range in the Little Apple Manhattan, Kansas.

Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2015). School counselors and social skills: Practical strategies for developing socially competent students Lecture presented at Invited presenter at the Kansas State University sponsored event School Counseling Camp: Riding in the Range in the Little Apple Manhattan, Kansas.

Lambert, S. F., Goodman-Scott, E., Melton, R., Gil, G., and Taylor, E. (March, 2015). Advocating for and accommodating clients with sensory processing disorder in session and beyond presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Orlando, FL.

Melton, R., Lambert, S. F., Goodman-Scott, E., and Gil, G. (March, 2015). The impact of training mental health counselors in sensory integrative approaches on treatment planning presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Orlando, FL.

Goodman-Scott, E., Donohue, P., and Betters-Bubon, J. (March, 2015). Aligning the ASCA National Model and positive behavioral interventions and supports: Strengthening evidence-based practices for school counselors. Paper presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference Erlanger, KY.

Upton, A., Goodman-Scott, E., Pierre-Louis, R., and Grothaus, T. J. (March, 2015). Culturally competent S.M.A.R.T. goals Paper presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference Erlanger, KY.

Goodman-Scott, E., Martin, I., Watkinson, J., and Biles, K. (March, 2015). Working Group on Enhancing Elementary school counseling research and advocacy Paper presented at The National Evidence-Based School Counseling Conference Erlanger, KY.

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2015). Positive behavioral interventions and supports and the ASCA National Model: Aligning the two to strengthen your school counseling program! presented at Hampton Roads School Counseling Leadership Team Annual Conference Norfolk, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (January, 2015). Elementary school counseling, social skills, and positive behavioral interventions and supports: Putting it all together Other presented at School Counselor Training.

Goodman-Scott, E. (December, 2014). The elementary school counselor and social skills: All you want to know and more! presented at School Counselor Training Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2014). PBIS and school counseling: What you need to know presented at Virginia Counseling Association 2014 Annual Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Lambert, S. F., and Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2014). Recognition, assessment and treatment of sensory processing disorders: A comprehensive understanding for counselors in schools and clinical mental health presented at Virginia Counseling Association 2014 Annual Conference Williamsburg, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2014). Utilizing school counselors in SWPBIS implementation. presented at 2014 National PBIS Leadership Forum Rosemont, IL.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2014). School counselors and classroom management: What you need to know presented at School Counselor Training Virginia Beach, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Cook, J., Upton, A., and Jones, C. (October, 2014). Supervising school counselors: Strategies for non-school counseling supervisors presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Birmingham, AL.

Goodman-Scott, E., O'Rorke-Trigiani, J., and Evans, M. (October, 2014). Collaborating and consulting to meet the needs of students with autism presented at Virginia School Counselor Association 2014 Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Yanek, K. (October, 2014). School counseling programs and PBIS: Can they be implemented together? presented at Virginia School Counselor Association 2014 Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (August, 2014). Positive behavioral interventions and supports and elementary school counseling presented at School Counselor Training Norfolk, VA.

Lambert, S., Gil, G., Melton, R., and Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2014). Recognition, assessment and treatment of sensory processing disorders: A comprehensive understanding for mental health clinicians presented at American Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2014). Positive behavioral interventions and classroom management presented at Teacher and Staff Training Newport News, VA.

Lambert, S. F., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2014). ACAC presents, sensory processing disorder: Identifying and serving clients and their families presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Honolulu, HI.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (March, 2014). Concrete behavior strategies you can use tomorrow presented at Virginia School Counselor Association 2014 Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., Bell, L., Ausbrooks, M., Vogt, J., and Evans, M. (March, 2014). Getting started with data driven school counseling programs presented at Virginia School Counselor Association 2014 Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Upton, A., and Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2013). School counseling beliefs and activities from the field: Implications for counselor educators and supervisors presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference Denver, CO.

Goodman-Scott, E., Cook, J., and Upton, A. (October, 2013). School counseling supervision for non-school counseling supervisors: Utilizing your professional strengths presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Denver Denver, CO.

Lambert, S. F., and Goodman-Scott, E. (July, 2013). Sensory processing disorder: Identifying and serving clients and their families presented at American Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference Washington, DC.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Doyle, B. (July, 2013). Research-based, district-wide bullying-prevention: How to create, implement and evaluate through action-research presented at American School Counselor Association Annual Conference Philadelphia, PA.

Cook, J. M., Wells, P., Hipolito-Delgado, C., Dempsey, K., Helm, H., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2013). Strength-based leadership as a graduate student and as a counselor educator presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Cincinnati, OH.

McNerney, N., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2013). Advanced solution-focused techniques for school counselors presented at Virginia School Counselors Association 2013 Annual Conference Newport News, VA.

Doyle, B., and Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2013). Research-based, district-wide bullying-prevention: Creating, implementing, and evaluating through action-research presented at Virginia School Counselors Association 2013 Annual Conference Newport News, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (March, 2013). Serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical strategies for school counselors presented at Virginia School Counselors Association 2013 Annual Conference Newport News, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2013). Teaching socially competent students: Social stories and self-regulation presented at School Counselor Training Virginia Beach, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (January, 2013). Post-school counseling certifications and licensure presented at Newport News School Counselor Professional Development Newport News, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (December, 2012). Teaching socially competent students: Social stories and self-regulation presented at School Counselor Training Virginia Beach, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2012). Developing socially competent students: Personal/social strategies for academic and career development presented at School Counselor Training Norfolk, VA.

McNerney, N., and Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2012). Advanced solution-focused techniques for children and adolescents presented at Virginia Counselors Association 2012 Annual Conference Fredericksburg, VA.

Lambert, S., and Goodman-Scott, E. (November, 2012). Don't touch me! Understanding sensory processing disorder: A Guide for school and community counselors presented at Virginia Counselors Association 2012 Annual Conference Fredericksburg, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (October, 2012). The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model third edition: Background and strategies for implementation presented at School Counselor Training Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and McNerney, N. (June, 2012). Collaborating with overly involved parents presented at American School Counselor Association Annual Conference Minneapolis, MN.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Gwynne-Atwater, A. (June, 2012). Making the most from your principal-school counselor relationship presented at Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals Annual Conference Virginia Beach, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2012). IAAOC Graduate Student Carousel: Prevention through PBIS: A case study presented at American Counselor Association Annual Conference San Francisco, CA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and McNerney, N. (March, 2012). Helicopter parents—Turning confrontation into collaboration presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Newport News, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (March, 2012). Teaching social skills: Practical strategies for developing socially competent students presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Conference Newport News, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (February, 2012). Ready, set, go! Transitioning from student to professional Falls Church, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Gwynne-Atwater, A. (December, 2011). The Principal and counselor relationship: Tips for successful collaboration presented at Virginia Association of School Personnel Administrators 2011 Annual Conference Charlottesville, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., McNerney, N., and Scott, J. L. (November, 2011). Just calm down!: 3 simple things counselors can do to help parents create calm families presented at Virginia Counselors Association 2011 Annual Conference Portsmouth, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Kimbel, T. (October, 2011). 2010 CACREP school counseling special project: Results of a national study presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2011 Conference Nashville, TN.

Day-Vines, N., Goodman-Scott, E., Brill, C., and Lima, B. (October, 2011). African American English and linguistic diversity: Implications for counselor Training presented at Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2011 Conference Nashville, TN.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (October, 2011). Teaching social skills: Practical strategies for developing socially competent students presented at Virginia School Counselor Association State-wide Workshop Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Kimbel, T. (July, 2011). Results from a national CACREP special project: The Status of school counseling accreditation and state trends in the U.S. presented at CACREP Board Meeting Alexandria, VA.

Brott, P., and Goodman-Scott, E. (June, 2011). Create a graduation culture through PK-12 career development presented at American School Counselor Association 2011 Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Goodman-Scott, E., McNerney, N., and Scott, J. L. (June, 2011). Just calm down!: 3 simple things school counselors can do to help parents create calm families presented at American School Counselor Association 2011 Annual Conference Seattle, WA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (March, 2011). Social stories & self-regulation tools: Practical strategies for developing socially competent students presented at Virginia School Counselor Association 2011 Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Gwynne-Atwater, A. (March, 2011). The Principal and counselor relationship: Tips for successful collaboration presented at Virginia School Counselor Association 2011 Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., McNerney, N., and Scott, J. L. (March, 2011). Just calm down!: 3 simple things school counselors can do to help parents create calm families presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Annual Conference Richmond, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (December, 2010). presented at Initiation speaker Falls Church, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (2010). Teaching social skills: Practical strategies for developing socially competent students Falls Church, VA.

Lambert, S., Goodman-Scott, E., Scott, J., Baker, N., and Cottle, T. (March, 2010). Averting addiction: School and community prevention programs presented at American Counseling Association Annual Conference Pittsburgh, PA.

Goodman-Scott, E. (March, 2010). IAAOC Graduate Student Carousel: Four-Fold Prevention presented at American Counselor Association Annual Conference Pittsburgh, PA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and O'Rorke-Trigiani, J. (March, 2009). Practical strategies for developing socially competent students: Teaching social skills presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Conference Newport News, VA.

Lambert, S., Goodman-Scott, E., Scott, J., Baker, N., and Cottle, T. (March, 2009). Preventing addictions before they start: Targeting K-6 presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Conference Newport News, VA.

Goodman-Scott, E., and Reiter, J. (March, 2009). Ready, set, go! Transitioning from graduate school to professional presented at Virginia School Counselor Association Conference Newport News, VA.

2021: 2021 Exemplary Professional Practice Award (Professional), Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC, a national division of the American Counseling Association)
2020: 2020 Research Award, American Counseling Association, American Counseling Association
2020: 2020 Spring President Broderick’s Diversity Champion Award, Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University
2019: “Reign On” Faculty Recognition Award/Shining Star Teaching Award: Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, ODU
2018: Top 40 Under 40, Inside Business
2018: 2018 Outstanding Faculty, The Old Dominion University chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International
2017: 2017 Outstanding Pre-Tenure Counselor Educator Award,, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES)
2016: Invited Attendee: White House Convening: Strengthening School Counseling and College Advising; Reach Higher Initiative, United States Office of the First Lady
2012: Student Fellowship Award, Virginia Counselors Association Foundation
2011: Emerging Leader Fellow, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
2011: Outstanding Doctoral Student, Tau Epsilon Kappa chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
2010: National Student Scholarship Recipient, International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
2008: National Leadership Fellow, Chi Sigma Iota
2008: National Student Scholarship Recipient, International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors
2008: Outstanding Graduate, Tau Epsilon Kappa chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
2008: Overall Outstanding Leader, Tau Epsilon Kappa chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
2005: Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Alpha Phi Foundation
2005: Graduate Student of the Year, Tau Epsilon Kappa chapter of Chi Sigma Iota

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Taylor, J.; Lyons, M.; Goodman-Scott, E.; Grimes, T.; Dockery, D.; Stone, T.; Wharff, J. "Improving student outcomes through data-driven practices among school counselors" . February, 2019

Moe, J.; Hoquee, K. F.; Krahwinkel, J.; Kemer, G.; Goodman-Scott, E.; Adams Tufts, K. "Experiential training for master’s level counselors and clinical supervisors in integrated behavioral care settings" $374,000. 2016 - 2018

Goodman-Scott, E.; Taylor, J. "Special Project: The processes and procedures of RAMP cohort preparation across stakeholders: Results of a case study. " . Federal. July, 2018

Old Dominion University

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