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Faculty: Ellie L. Young

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Ellie L. Young

Title

Department Chair

Department:

CPSE

Contact Information

Office: 340-E MCKB

Phone: 801-422-1593

Email: nope@ellie_young@byu.edumsn.com

After working as a school psychologist in Kansas and Missouri for about 9 years, I attended the University of South Florida to earn my PhD in School Psychology. Upon completion of my doctoral training, I began teaching in the school psychology program at BYU.

School psychology, social-emotional assessment and interventions in the schools, academic assessment and interventions in the schools.

School-wide screening for social, emotional, behavioral issues in secondary settings. Implementing social-emotional supports for all students in schools. Meeting the emotional needs of students in schools. Effective implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

Lifetime Achievement Award

Utah Association of School Psychologists

2021

Steven M. Rose Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship

Brigham Young University

2021

Distinguished Service to the Utah Association of School Psychologists

Utah Association of School Psychologists

2014

Editorial Appreciation Award

School Psychology Review

2014

Teaching Award

BYU Faculty Women's Association

2013

School Psychology Professor of the Year

Graduating School Psychology Students

2009

Service to Utah Association of School Psychologists

UASP

2008

Grant

U.S. Department of Education

2003 - 2008

School Psychology Professor of the Year

Graduating School Psychology Students

2005

Grant

McKay School of Education

2002

Grant

American Association of University Women Career Development Grand Educational Foundation

1999 - 2000

Retention and job satisfaction of school psychologists

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Psychology in the Schools
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Volume: Advance online publication

Retention and job satisfaction of school psychologists

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Psychology in the Schools
  • Publisher: Wiley
  • Volume: Advance online publication

Examining the Psychometric Properites of the SRSS-IE with the Nominal Response Model within a Middle School Sample

  • Authors: Sudweeks, Richard R; Moulton, Sara; Young, Ellie
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Assessment for Effective Intervention
  • Publisher: Sage

Military Deployment in a Family: Children’s Literature as a Basis for Counseling Support

  • Authors: Tubbs, Aimee; Young, Ellie; Heath, Melissa; Dyches, Tina
  • Publication Date: 2019

Examining the Psychometric Properites of the SRSS-IE with the Nominal Response Model within a Middle School Sample

  • Authors: Moulton, Sara; Young, Ellie; Sudweeks, Richard R
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Assessment for Effective Intervention
  • Publisher: Sage

Examining the Psychometric Properites of the SRSS-IE with the Nominal Response Model within a Middle School Sample

  • Authors: Sudweeks, Richard R; Moulton, Sara; Young, Ellie
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Assessment for Effective Intervention
  • Publisher: Sage

Examining the Psychometric Properites of the SRSS-IE with the Nominal Response Model within a Middle School Sample

  • Authors: Moulton, Sara; Young, Ellie; Sudweeks, Richard R
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Assessment for Effective Intervention
  • Publisher: Sage

Military Deployment in a Family: Children’s Literature as a Basis for Counseling Support

  • Authors: Tubbs, Aimee; Young, Ellie; Heath, Melissa; Dyches, Tina
  • Publication Date: 2019

Implementing Strong Teens for adolescent girls in residential treatment: A quasi-experimental evaluation.

  • Authors: Marvin, Luke; Caldarella, Paul; Young, Ellie L; Young, K Richard
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
  • Publisher: Taylor and Francis
  • Volume: 34
  • Abstract: click to view

Implementing Strong Teens for adolescent girls in residential treatment: A quasi-experimental evaluation.

  • Authors: Marvin, Luke; Caldarella, Paul; Young, Ellie L; Young, K Richard
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Residential Treatment for Children and Youth
  • Publisher: Taylor and Francis
  • Volume: 34
  • Abstract: click to view

Relational aggression in schools: Information for educators.

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Nelson, David Allen; Hottle, A. ; Warburton, B.; Young, B.
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: Communique
  • Volume: 42
  • Abstract: click to view

School experiences of early adolescent Latinos/as at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders

  • Authors: Balagna, Ryan; Young, Ellie L; Smith, Timothy B
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: School Psychology Quarterly
  • Publisher: APA
  • City: Washington DC
  • Country: US
  • Volume: 28

School experiences of early adolescent Latinos/as at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders

  • Authors: Balagna, Ryan; Young, Ellie L; Smith, Timothy B
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: School Psychology Quarterly
  • Publisher: APA
  • City: Washington DC
  • Country: US
  • Volume: 28

Relational aggression in schools: Information for educators.

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Nelson, David Allen; Hottle, A. ; Warburton, B.; Young, B.
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: Communique
  • Volume: 42
  • Abstract: click to view

Positive behavior support in secondary schools: A practical guide

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Caldarella, Paul; Richardson, Michael John; Young, K Richard
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Publication Type: Book, Scholarly
  • Publisher: Guilford Press
  • City: New York, New York
  • Country: USA

Relational aggression among students

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: EdDigest
  • Publisher: EdDigest
  • City: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Country: US

The effects of schoolwide positive behavior support on middle school climate and student outcomes

  • Authors: Caldarella, Paul; Shatzer, R.; Gray, K.; Young, K Richard; Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2011

Screening for emotional and behavioral disorders

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2011

Screening for emotional and behavioral disorders

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2011

Relational aggression among students

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: EdDigest
  • Publisher: EdDigest
  • City: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Country: US

Three-year Reevaluations: What’s the Purpose?

  • Authors: Susov, Susan; Young, Ellie L; Ashbaker, Betty DeVone
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Publication Type: Newspaper Article
  • Publication Journal: The Observer
  • Publisher: Utah Association of School Psychologists
  • City: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Country: USA
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: (2)

Three-year Reevaluations: What’s the Purpose?

  • Authors: Susov, Susan; Young, Ellie L; Ashbaker, Betty DeVone
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Publication Type: Newspaper Article
  • Publication Journal: The Observer
  • Publisher: Utah Association of School Psychologists
  • City: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Country: USA
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: (2)

Positive behavior support in secondary schools: A practical guide

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Caldarella, Paul; Richardson, Michael John; Young, K Richard
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Publication Type: Book, Scholarly
  • Publisher: Guilford Press
  • City: New York, New York
  • Country: USA

The effects of schoolwide positive behavior support on middle school climate and student outcomes

  • Authors: Caldarella, Paul; Shatzer, R.; Gray, K.; Young, K Richard; Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2011

Gender differences and similarities in a screening process for emotional and behavioral risks in secondary schools

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Sabbah, Hilda; Young, Benjamin; Reiser, Matthew; Richardson, Michael John
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  • Publisher: Hammill Institute on Disabilities and Sage Publications
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 4

Effects of Strong Kids curriculum on students at risk for internalizing disorders: A pilot study

  • Authors: Brown, M.; Caldarella, Paul; Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Empirically Based Practices in Schools
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Effects of Strong Kids curriculum on students at risk for internalizing disorders: A pilot study

  • Authors: Marchant, Michelle; Brown, M.; Caldarella, Paul; Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Evidence Based Practices for Schools
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Gender differences and similarities in a screening process for emotional and behavioral risks in secondary schools

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Sabbah, Hilda; Young, Benjamin; Reiser, Matthew; Richardson, Michael John
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  • Publisher: Hammill Institute on Disabilities and Sage Publications
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 4

Sexual Harassment: A Guide for School personnel

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Ashbaker, Betty DeVone; Young, Bryan
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
  • Publication Journal: Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for families and educators
  • Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists
  • City: Bethesda, MD
  • Country: USA
  • Volume: 3rd ed.

Effects of Strong Kids curriculum on students at risk for internalizing disorders: A pilot study

  • Authors: Brown, M.; Caldarella, Paul; Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Empirically Based Practices in Schools
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Effects of Strong Kids curriculum on students at risk for internalizing disorders: A pilot study

  • Authors: Marchant, Michelle; Brown, M.; Caldarella, Paul; Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: Journal of Evidence Based Practices for Schools
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Sexual Harassment: A Guide for School personnel

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Ashbaker, Betty DeVone; Young, Bryan
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Publication Type: Book, Chapter/ Section in Scholarly Book
  • Publication Journal: Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for families and educators
  • Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists
  • City: Bethesda, MD
  • Country: USA
  • Volume: 3rd ed.

Relational aggression in schools: Information for educators

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Nelson, David Allen; Hottle, America; Warburton, Brittney; Young, Bryan
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: Communiqué
  • Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists
  • Volume: 38
  • Abstract: click to view

Relational aggression in schools: Information for educators

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Nelson, David Allen; Hottle, America; Warburton, Brittney; Young, Bryan
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: Communiqué
  • Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists
  • Volume: 38
  • Abstract: click to view

Peaceable schools: Bringing positive behavior support into Utah public education

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Womack, Sue; Caldarella, Paul
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: The Observer - A Publication of the Utah Association
  • Volume: 22

Peaceable schools: Bringing positive behavior support into Utah public education

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L; Womack, Sue; Caldarella, Paul
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: The Observer - A Publication of the Utah Association
  • Volume: 22

School Experiences of Early Adolescent Latinos/as at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: School Psychology Quarterly
  • Publisher: APA
  • City: Washington DC
  • Country: US
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue: 2

Relational Aggression in Schools: Information for Educators

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: Communique
  • Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists

President's Podium

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Type: Newsletter Article
  • Publication Journal: Observer
  • Publisher: Utah Association of School Psychologists
  • City: SLC, UT
  • Country: US
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 2

School Experiences of Early Adolescent Latinos/as at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Publication Journal: School Psychology Quarterly
  • Publisher: APA
  • City: Washington DC
  • Country: US
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue: 2

Relational Aggression in Schools: Information for Educators

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Type: Journal Article, Professional or Trade Magazine Article
  • Publication Journal: Communique
  • Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists

President's Podium

  • Authors: Young, Ellie L
  • Publication Type: Newsletter Article
  • Publication Journal: Observer
  • Publisher: Utah Association of School Psychologists
  • City: SLC, UT
  • Country: US
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue: 2