Marla Carson

Associate Director of Clinical Training Affiliate Professor

Campus: Chicago, IL
Department: School Psychology
Institution: The Chicago School

Address: 325 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654

Office Phone: 312-467-2161
Email

Biography

Marla Carson, Ph.D., NCSP, received her doctoral degree in School Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. She began her career at The Chicago School in 2009 as an affiliate professor. Currently she is a training director and associate professor at the Chicago School. Previous to working in training, Dr. Carson worked for 28 years as a full time school psychologist and special education teacher in the public schools. Her current research interests are in the areas of RtI at the secondary level, Autism and reading disorders.

Education History

Degree	Institution
B. S. Human Resources and Family Studies	Urbana, IL
M. S. Special Education	Chicago, IL
M. Ed. School Psychology	Chicago, IL
Ph. D. School Psychology	Chicago, IL

Professional Memberships

Role	Organization
Member	American Psychological Association (APA) Division 16--School Psychology
Member	National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Member	Illinois School Psychologists Association (ISPA)

Areas of Expertise

Area	Expertise
Mental Health/Psychopathology/Clinical Psychology	Learning Disabilities

Licenses

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Certified School Psychologist

Certified Special Education Teacher - LBS-1

Professional Skills

Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Academic, Behavioral and Social Emotional Interventions, Response to Intervention (Secondary Level), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support, Special Education and IDEA