School Psychology News!

This past year, Dr. Paul Bueno de Mesquita and a team of URI School Psychology graduate students have worked in collaboration with the Central Falls school system to implement the SECOND STEP program. SECOND STEP is a specially designed curriculum for pre-k and kindergarteners to help reinforce positive behavior in the classroom setting. The curriculum teaches children skills on how to identify feelings, manage strong emotions, and problem-solve with the use of puppets, music, and colorful posters. Jen Dupont, School Psychology graduate student reports, "These experiences have been tremendously rewarding, and challenging at times. We have had the opportunity to learn first-hand some of the challenges teachers face on a daily basis trying to manage difficult behavior, while teaching the lessons." The team is excited to continue their work this spring!

Launch of URI's new Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Graduate Program with Congressman Patrick Kennedy!