Cassie Castro

Dedicated and culturally responsive School Psychologist with experience serving diverse student populations within ABC Unified School District. Skilled in psychoeducational assessment, data-driven decision-making, behavioral intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to develop individualized supports, conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and implement evidence-based interventions that promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. Recognized for building strong relationships with students, families, and school teams while fostering inclusive learning environments that support the needs of students from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Praxis Exam, Successfully passed the Praxis exam, meeting the required passing scores for the state of California.
• CBEST, Successfully passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), meeting the required passing scores for the state of California.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified (WACSEP), Certification in nonviolent crisis intervention techniques, emphasizing de-escalation strategies and safe physical intervention methods.
• CPR/AED Certified, Certification in essential skills to respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Risk/Threat Assessment Training (WCSD), Training on identifying and assessing potential threats within educational settings, including the use of safety screeners and comprehensive threat assessments.
• Section 504 Training (WCSD), Focused on understanding and implementing accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education.
• LGBTQIA Training (WACSEP), Educated on the experiences, rights, and needs of LGBTQIA individuals to foster inclusive and supportive environments.
• IEP Advanced Training (WACSEP), Focused on enhancing educators' skills in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Autism v Emotional Disturbance: Differences, Comorbidity, Eligibility, & Services, Training in understanding the differences, comorbidly, evaluation procedures and services for children suspected of an emotional disturbance and/or autism.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 101(WACSEP), Introductory Level in the School Setting.
• An Introduction to the What’s & Not’s of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Implications (WACSEP), Trained in the diagnostic criteria associated with ADHD, the relationship between executive functions and ADHD, and how executive functions impact performance and daily living at home and school.
• Self Regulation Training (WACSEP), Training in understanding ACE, Anxiety and Depression, Co-Regulation, various techniques for regulation, and practice.
• Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM), Training on evidence-based practices, including 'Video Modeling'.
• Report Writing Components (Foothill SELPA Training), Conducted by Dr. Derek Ihori, covering assessment, report writing, and IEP development.
• Dyscalculia Training, Specialized training on identifying and addressing dyscalculia in educational settings.
• Google Translate Training, Enhancing communication with newcomer families and students using technology in the classroom.
• District-wide Disproportionality Training (Foothill SELPA Training), Focus on addressing the over-identification of Latino students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD).
• Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) (Foothill SELPA Training), Conducted by Derek Ihori, Special Education Director, La Crescenta Unified School District.