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Dr. George Batsche George Batsche, Ed.D., NCSP (Ball State)
Professor & Program Coordinator

Phone: (813) 974-9472 
batsche@usf.edu

Dr. Batsche currently serves as Co-Director of the following grant projects:

Courses Taught

Grants

Publications

Recent National and State Presentations to Learned Societies

Courses Taught

  • Child and Adolescent Behavior Disorders
  • Psychoeducational interventions with Children and Adolescents II
  • Graduate Seminar in School Psychology
  • Practicum in Psychoeducational Assessment II

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Grants

    Problem Solving and Response to Intervention State Pilot Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2008 – July, 2010 (with M. Curtis), $1,723,047.

    Healthy Schools, Nutrition. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2009 – June, 2010 (with M. Curtis), $97,800.

    Healthy Schools, Tobacco. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2009 – June, 2010 (with M. Curtis), $52,395.

    Healthy Schools, HIV/AIDS. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, April, 2009 – February, 2010 (with M. Curtis), $240,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, October, 2009 – December, 2010 (with M. Curtis), $2,272,642.

    Problem Solving and Response to Intervention State Pilot Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2008 – July, 2009 (with M. Curtis), $1,723,047.

    Healthy Schools, Nutrition. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2008 – June, 2009 (with M. Curtis), $339,014.

    Healthy Schools, Tobacco. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2008 – June, 2009 (with M. Curtis), $61,646.

    Healthy Schools, HIV/AIDS. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, April, 2008 – April, 2009 (with M. Curtis), $255,740.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, October, 2008 – December, 2009 (with M. Curtis), $2,272,642.

    Problem Solving and Response to Intervention State Pilot Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2007 – June, 2008 (with M. Curtis), $1,298,047.

    Problem Solving and Response to Intervention State Pilot Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, June, 2006 – June, 2007 (with M. Curtis), $575,817.

    Centers for Disease Control: Coordinated School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, February, 2007 – February, 2008 (with M. Curtis), $275,426.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, October, 2007 – October, 2008 (with M. Curtis), $1,394,598.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, October, 2006 – October, 2007 (with M. Curtis), $1,394,598.

    Problem Solving and Response to Intervention State Pilot Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, February, 2006 – June, 2006 (with M. Curtis), $241,873.

    Centers for Disease Control: Coordinated School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, March, 2006 – February, 2007 (with M. Curtis), $291,320.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2005 – October, 2006 (with M. Curtis), $632,574.

    Shared Services Network. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2005 – October, 2006 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2005 – October, 2006 (with M. Curtis), $1,327,100.

    Student Support Services – School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2005 – October, 2006 (with M. Curtis), $36,000.

    Centers for Disease Control: Coordinated School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2004 – February, 2006 (with M. Curtis), $489,065.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2004 – November, 2005 (with M. Curtis), $691,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, December, 2004 – November, 2005 (with M. Curtis), $1,327,100.

    Shared Services Network. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2005 – November, 2005 (with M. Curtis), $30,000

    Student Support Services – School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2004 – November, 2005 (with M. Curtis), $36,000

    Centers for Disease Control: Coordinated School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2003 – October, 2004 (with M. Curtis), $143,000.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2003 – October, 2004 (with M. Curtis), $691,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2003 – December, 2004 (with M. Curtis), $1,327,100.

    Shared Services Network. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2003 – December, 2004 (with M. Curtis), $30,000

    Student Support Services – School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2003 – December, 2004 (with M. Curtis), $36,000

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2002 – October, 2003 (with M. Curtis), $681,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2002 – December, 2002 (with M. Curtis), $876,750.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2002 – December, 2002 (with M. Curtis), $30,000

    Student Support Services – School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2002 – December, 2002 (with M. Curtis), $90,250

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2001 – October, 2002 (with M. Curtis), $630,000.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 2001 – October, 2002 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, March, 2001 – December, 2001 (with M. Curtis), $876,750.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, March, 2001 – December, 2001 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Student Support Services – School Health. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, March, 2001 – December, 2001 (with M. Curtis), $90,250.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2000 – December, 2000 (with M. Curtis), $107,000.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 1999 – October, 2000 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2000 – December, 2000 (with M. Curtis), $80,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 2000 – December, 2000 (with M. Curtis), $1,171,566.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 1999 – October, 2000 (with M. Curtis), $924,188.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, December, 1998 – December, 1999 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 1998 – December, 1999 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, December, 1998 – December, 1999 (with M. Curtis), $1,240,491.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, November, 1998 – December, 1999 (with M. Curtis), $942,667.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 1998 – December, 1998 (with M. Curtis), $30,000.

    Shared Services Network Technical Assistance Resource Center Project. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January 2, 1998 – October 31, 1998 (with M. Curtis), $854,994.

    Student Support Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, December 9, 1997 – October 31, 1998 (with M. Curtis), $1,152,046.

    Student Support Services and Shared Services Resource Network. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, July, 1996 (with M. Curtis), $1,240,000.

    Integrated Services. Grant funded by the Florida Department of Education, January, 1996 (with M. Curtis and H. Knoff), $200,000.

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Publications

Books

Chapters in Books

Journal Articles

Books

Batsche, G.; Elliott, J.; Graden, J.L.; Grimes, J.; Kovaleski, J.F.; Prasse, D.; Reschly D.J.; Schrag, J; and Tilly, D.W. (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. Alexandria, VA: NASDSE.

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Chapters in Books

    Batsche, G.; Castillo, J.; Dixon, D.N.; & Forde, S. (2008). Linking assessment to intervention. In J. Grimes and A. Thomas (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology V. Bethesda, MD: NASP.

    Batsche, G.; Castillo, J.; and Dorman, C. (2007). Lessons learned in implementing problem-solving and response to intervention. In S. Jimerson, M. Burns, and A. VanDerHeyden (Eds.), The handbook of response to intervention: The science and practice of assessment and intervention. New York, NY: Springer.

    Batsche, G. and Porter, L. (2006). Bullying. In G. Bear & K. Minke (Eds.), Children’s Needs III: Development, problems, and alternatives. Bethesda, MD: NASP.

    Hunley, S.A., Curtis, M.J., & Batsche, G.M. (2002). Best practices in the supervision of school psychological services: New paradigm in an era of reform. In A. Thomas & J. Grimes (Eds) Best Practices in School Psychology-IV ( pp. 103-115). Bethesda, MD: NASP

    Curtis, M.J., Batsche, G.M., & Mesmer, E. (2000). Implementing the IDEA 1997 amendments: A compelling argument for systems change. In C.F. Telzrow & M. Tankersley (Eds.) IDEA Amendments of 1997: Practice Guidelines for School-Based Teams. Bethesda, MD: NASP

    Batsche, G., & Tunnicliffe, H. (1998). Cystic fibrosis. In L. Phelps (Ed.), A practitioners handbook of health-related disorders in children. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

    Batsche, G. (1997). Bullying: Development and Implications. In G.G. Bear, K.M. Minke, & A. Thomas (Eds.) Children's needs: Psychological Perspectives-II. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Batsche, G. (1996). The regular education initiative. In T. Fagan & Paul Worden (Eds.) Historical encyclopedia of school psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

    Batsche, G. (1996). National certification in school psychology. In T. Fagan & Paul Worden (Eds.) Historical encyclopedia of school psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

    Batsche, G. (1996). Interventions: Direct and indirect. In T. Fagan & Paul Worden (Eds.) Historical encyclopedia of school psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.

    Knoff, H. M., & Batsche, G. M. (1993). A school reform process for at-risk students: Applying Caplan's organizational consultation principles to guide prevention, intervention, and home-school collaboration. In W. P. Erchul (Ed.). Consultation in community, school, and organizational practice: Gerald Caplan's contributions to professional psychology, (p. 123-147). The series in clinical and community psychology. Washington, DC : Taylor & Francis.

    Knoff, H. M., Batsche, G. M., & Carlyon, W. D. (1993). Projective techniques. In T. R. Kratochwill, R. J. Morris (Eds.). Handbook of psychotherapy with children and adolescents, (p. 9-37). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

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Journal Articles

    Batsche, G.; Kavale, K.; & Kovaleski, J. (2006). Response to Intervention: Competing Views. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 32, 6-20.

    Porter, L; Castillo, J.M.; Curtis, M.; and Batsche, G. (2005). Early intervention programs that address reading and behavior difficulties. Communique’, 34(2), 16-17.

    Castillo, J.M.; Porter, L.J.; Curtis, M.; and Batsche, G. (2005). The effects of evidence-based reading intervention on socially important outcomes. Communique’, 34(2), 15-16.

    Knoff, H.M., Curtis, J.J., & Batsche, G.M. (1997). The future of school psychology: Perspectives on effective training. School Psychology Review, 26, 93-103.

    Knoff, H. M., & Batsche, G. M. (1995). Project ACHIEVE: Analyzing a school reform process for at-risk and underachieving students. School Psychology Review, 24, 579-603.

    Batsche, G. M., & Knoff, H. M. (1994). Bullies and their victims: Understanding a pervasive problem in the schools. School Psychology Review , 23, 165-174.

    Batsche, G. M., & Knoff, H. M. (1994). Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A research review with assessment and intervention implications for schools and Families. Special Services in the Schools, 9, 69-95.

    Curtis, M. J., & Batsche, G. M. (1991). Meeting the needs of children and families: Opportunities and challenges for school psychology training programs. School Psychology Review, 20, 565-577.

    Knoff, H. M., & Batsche, G. M. (1991). Integrating school and educational psychology to meet the educational and mental health needs of all children. Educational Psychologist, 26, 167-183.

    Knoff, H. M., & Batsche, G. M. (1990). The place of the school in community mental health services for children: A necessary interdependence. Journal of Mental Health Administration, 17, 122-130.

    Batsche, G. M., Knoff, H. M., & Peterson, D. W. (1989). Trends in credentialing and practice standards. School Psychology Review, 18, 193-202.

    Knoff, H. M., & Batsche, G. M. (1987). The revised credentialing standards of the National Association of School Psychologists: Implications for independent practice in school psychology. Professional Practice of Psychology, 8, 7-17.

    Peterson, D. W., & Batsche, G. M. (1983). School psychology and projective assessment: A growing incompatibility. School Psychology Review, 12, 440-445.

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Recent National and State Presentations to Learned Soscietie

    Batsche, G.M. (2009) Scaling Up Problem Solving/RtI: Overcoming Challenges to Implementation. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Boston, MA: February 26, 2009.

    Curtis, M.; Dorman, C.; Hardcastle, B.; Justice, K.; Castillo, J.; Dixon, D.; March, A.; and Batsche, G. (2009) Problem Solving/Response to Intervention: Scaling Up Implementation (Symposium). National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Boston, MA: February 26, 2009.

    Batsche, G.M. and Castillo, J. (2008) Advanced Workshop Problem Solving/RtI: Implementing an Intervention and Data Collection System with Integrity. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA: February 8, 2008.

    Castillo, J.M.; Dorman, C.; and Batsche, G.M. (2008) Evaluating a Problem Solving/Response to Intervention Initiative: Preliminary Outcomes (Paper Presentation). National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA: February 8, 2008.

    Curtis, M.; Batsche, G.; Lopez, A.; Minch, D.; and Abshier, D. (2007) Status Report on School Psychology: A National Perspective. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New York, NY: March 30, 2007.

    Batsche, G.M. and Tilly, W.D. (2007). Response to Intervention: Advanced Workshop. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New York, NY: March 28, 2007.

    Batsche, G.M. and Tilly, W.D. (2006). Response to Intervention (RtI): Decision Making for Effective Progress Monitoring and Special Education Eligibility. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA: March 28-29, 2006.

    Castillo, Jose M. and Batsche, G.M, (2006). Universal Reading Instruction and Learning Disabilities: A Preliminary Analysis (Paper Presentation). National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA: March 30, 2006.

    Swerdlik, M.E.; Tilly, W.D.; Batsche, G.M.; Dorman, C.H.; and Jimerson, S.R. (2006). Statewide Initiatives in Evaluating Alternative Service Delivery Models (Symposium). National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA: March 31, 2006.

    Batsche, G. and Curtis, M. (2005). Implementing a Large-Scale Problem-Solving Initiative: Scaffolding Accountability, Response to Intervention and Staff Training. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA: March 31, 2005.

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