IEP Direct
Catherine Le Blanc
Psychologist/CPSE/CSE Chairperson
Croton On Hudson,NY
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable supervisor/psychologist with strong understanding of New York State CPSE/CSE regulations. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational protocols. Detail and goal oriented with years of training on IEP Direct and the development of well-crafted, purposeful IEPs that are also legally defensible.
Experienced psychologist exercising competency in broad subject-matter counseling therapies, including substance abuse, grief and domestic violence. Knowledgeable in youth and adolescent development, including social, behavioral, emotional and cognitive areas. Offering expertise in all aspects of educational testing, with a special interest in the area of neuropsychological testing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPSE/CSE Chairperson
Lakeland Central Schools District
Shrub Oak, NY
09.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Responsible for all meeting scheduling.
- Provided district wide instruction to special education teaching staff for the WIAT IV.
School Psychologist
Lakeland Central School District
Shrub Oak, NY
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Observed students in classroom and play environments.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Clinical Psychologist
Jewish Child Care Association
Pleasantville, NY
09.2002 - 08.2004
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Managed on going caseload of adolescent male patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
Psychology Intern
Jewish Child Care Association
Pleasantville, NY
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Performed intellectual and social-emotional functioning, in-depth clinical testing with male schools-age and adolescent population.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
- Worked with educational systems to provide services to students.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
School Psychologist
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls U F S D
Hawthorne, NY
09.1998 - 08.2000
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Interlochen Arts Academy
Interlochen, MI 09.1975 - 06.1979
No Degree - Theater/Music
Boston University
Boston, MA 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Musical Theater
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York, NY 02.1980 - 06.1982
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New York University
New York, NY 09.1986 - 06.1989
Ph.D. - Clinical/School Psychology
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY 09.1997 - 05.2004
Skills
Decision-Making
undefinedAffiliations
American Psychological Association
National Academy of School Psychologists
Software
Google Docs
Word
Certification
New York State Licensed Psychologist
Interests
1982 - 1986 - Professional Actress appearing in national commercials; reoccurring role on As The World Turns and starring as The Girl in The Fantasticks
Timeline
New York State Licensed Psychologist
10-2024
CPSE/CSE Chairperson
Lakeland Central Schools District
09.2006 - Current
School Psychologist
Lakeland Central School District
09.2004 - 08.2006
Clinical Psychologist
Jewish Child Care Association
09.2002 - 08.2004
Psychology Intern
Jewish Child Care Association
09.2001 - 08.2002
No Degree - Theater/Music
Boston University
05.2001 -
School Psychologist
Hawthorne Cedar Knolls U F S D
09.1998 - 08.2000
Ph.D. - Clinical/School Psychology
Teachers College of Columbia University
09.1997 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
New York University
09.1986 - 06.1989
Associate of Arts - Musical Theater
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
02.1980 - 06.1982
High School Diploma -
Interlochen Arts Academy
09.1975 - 06.1979
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