Julie Morrison

Julie Q. Morrison is a professor in the School Psychology Program.  Her research interests include evaluating the effectiveness of universal and targeted interventions to address academic and behavioral needs of school-age children and youth; program evaluation.

Grant: #Serrc/ODE SPDG Investigators:Morrison, Julie 12-01-2007 -08-15-2009 Ohio Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant Role:PI $200,000.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #CFS-SPDG Investigators:Morrison, Julie 07-01-2009 -06-30-2010 Ohio Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) Role:PI $100,000.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #Mahoning County FY11 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 07-01-2010 -06-30-2011 Ohio Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant Role:PI $100,000.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #SPD6 11-12 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 07-01-2011 -09-30-2012 Ohio Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant Role:PI $125,000.00 Closed Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #60037411-UC \ EDU01-0000009019 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 05-29-2012 -06-30-2014 Department of Education Student Growth Measures Research Support Role:PI $19,256.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #Contract for Service Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2012 -09-30-2013 Ohio Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant Role:PI $100,000.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #Mahoning County SPDG 2013-2014 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2013 -09-30-2014 Department of Education Mahoning County Sub 2013-2014 SPDG Role:PI $100,000.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #CSP905514 Investigators:Collins, Tai; Hawkins, Renee; Morrison, Julie 12-18-2013 -10-31-2015 Ohio Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Project Evaluation Role:PI $125,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #Contract for Service Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2014 -09-30-2015 Mahoning County Education Service Center SPDG 2014-15 Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:Other State

Grant: #SPDG Grant Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2015 -09-30-2016 Ohio Department of Education SPDG 2015-16 Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #SPDG 2016-17 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2016 -09-30-2017 Ohio Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) 2016-17 Role:PI $100,000.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #EDU170023 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 11-01-2016 -06-30-2017 Ohio Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Project Evaluation - Contract EDU170023 Role:PI $62,500.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #EDU2018012 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 09-01-2017 -06-30-2019 Ohio Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Project Evaluation - Contract EDU2018012 Role:PI $62,500.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #SPDG 2018 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2017 -09-30-2018 Ohio Department of Education SPDG Oct 2018 - Sept 2021 Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #SPDG 2019 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2018 -09-30-2019 Ohio Department of Education SPDG Oct 2018 - Sept 2019 Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #SPDG 2020 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2019 -09-30-2020 Ohio Department of Education SPDG October 2019 - Sept 2020 Role:PI $100,000.00 Active Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #Partners Project-UC / H326M190004 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2019 -09-30-2023 Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Evaluation Role:PI $25,000.00 Active Level:Federal

Grant: #SPDG 2021 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2020 -09-30-2021 Ohio Department of Education SPDG October 2020 - Sept 2021 Role:PI $100,000.00 Awarded Level:State of Ohio

Grant: #Partners Project-UC / H326M190004 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 11-23-2020 -06-30-2021 Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Evaluation Role:PI $32,000.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Grant: #Partners Project-UC / H326M190004 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2021 -09-30-2022 Ohio Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Evaluation Role:PI 41392.07 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Grant: #SPDG 2022 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2021 -09-30-2022 Mahoning County Education Service Center SPDG October 2021 - Sept 2022 Role:PI 100000.00 Awarded Level:Other

Grant: #22-23 SPDG Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2022 -09-30-2023 Department of Education SPDG October 2022 - Sept 2027 Role:PI 160000.00 Hold Level:Federal

Grant: #Partners Project-UC FY23 / H326M190004 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2022 -06-30-2023 Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Evaluation Role:PI 18272.79 Hold Level:Federal

Grant: #Partners Project-UC FY24 / H326M190004 Investigators:Morrison, Julie 10-01-2023 -09-30-2024 Department of Education Dyslexia Pilot Evaluation FY24 - 5th year Role:PI 32000.00 Awarded Level:Federal

Peer Reviewed Publications

Gfroerer, S. D., Morrison, J. Q., & Hunley, S. A.  (2008). Training school psychology graduate students to address regional shortages: A distance learning model. Trainers of School Psychologists: Trainers’ Forum, 5-18

Hawkins, R. O., Morrison, J. Q., Musti-Rao, S. & Hawkins, J. A.  (2008). Treatment integrity for academic interventions in real world settings. School Psychology Forum: Research , 2 (3) , 1-15

Morrison, J.Q.  (2007). Social validity of the Critical Incident Stress Management Model for school-based crisis intervention. Psychology in the Schools, 44 (8) , 765-777

Morrison, J.Q.  (2007). Perceptions of teachers and staff regarding the impact of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Model for school-based crisis intervention. Journal of School Violence, 6 (1) , 101-120

Morrison, J. Q.  (2012). Performance evaluation and accountability for school psychologists: Challenges and opportunities. . Psychology in the Schools, 50 (3) , 314-324

Morrison, J. Q., & English, S. B.  (2012). Implementation as a focus of consultation to evaluate academic tutoring services in an urban school district: A case study example. . Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 22 (4) , 314-329

Morrison, J. Q., Ellenwood, A., Sansosti, F., Cochrane, W., Jenkins, J., Evans, J., et al.  (2011). Evaluation of the Ohio Internship Program in School Psychology: Five-Year Summary, 2004-05 to 2008-09. Trainers of School Psychologists: Trainers’ Forum, 29 (4) , 36-56

Morrison, J. Q., Graden, J. L., & Barnett, D. W.  (2009). Steps to evaluating a state-wide internship program: Model, trainee, and student outcomes. Psychology in the Schools, 46 (10) , 989-1005

Morrison, J. Q., Sansosti, F. J., & Hadley, W. M.  (2009). Parent perceptions of the anticipated needs and expectations for support for their college-bound students with Asperger’s Syndrome. . The Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 22 (2) , 78-86

Morrison, J. Q., Davies, S. C., & Noltemeyer, A.  (2020). An analysis of the workforce pipeline in school psychology . Contemporary School PsychologyMore Information

Morrison, J. Q., Newman, D. S., & Gaumer Erickson, A.  (2020). Process evaluation of literacy practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework. Journal of Applied School PsychologyMore Information

Ritter, C. A., Morrison, J. Q., & Sherman, K.  (2020). Differential effects of self-graphing on self-monitoring of early literacy outcomes in kindergarten students. Journal of Behavioral EducationMore Information

Morrison, J. Q., Hawkins, R. O., & Collins, T. A.  (2020). Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the Dyslexia Pilot Project: A multi-tiered system of support for early literacy. Psychology in the Schools, 57 (4) , 522-539More Information

Howard, A. J., Morrison, J. Q., & Collins, T.  (2020). Evaluating self-management interventions: Analysis of component combinations . School Psychology Review, 49 (2) , 130-143More Information

Morrison, J. Q., Hutchinson, C. E., & Talapatra, D.  (2020). Evaluating the performance of school psychologists: Current status and future directions with a 360-degree evaluation process . Psychology in the Schools, 57, 699-717More Information

Fetterman, H., Ritter, C., Morrison, J. Q., & Newman, D. S.  (2019). Implementation fidelity of culturally responsive school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports in a Spanish-language magnet school: A case study emphasizing context. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 36, 89-106More Information

Hernan, C. J., Collins, T. A., Morrison, J. Q., & Kroeger, S. D.  (2018). Decreasing inappropriate use of mobile devices in urban high school classrooms: Comparing an antecedent intervention with and without the Good Behavior Game. Behavior Modification, 43, 439-463More Information

Hernan, C. J., Morrison, J. Q., Collins, T. A., & Kroeger, S. D.  (2018). Decreasing inappropriate mobile device use in middle and high school classrooms. Intervention in School and Clinic, 54, 47-51More Information

Morrison, J. Q., & Rollenhagen, J. L.  (2017). Commentary: Universal screening for social, emotional, and behavioral risk in schools using protective factors. Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 7 (4) More Information

McCoy, D., Morrison, J. Q., Barnett, D. W., Kalra, H. D., & Donovan, L. K.  (2017). Using iPad® tablets for self-monitoring with preschoolers: Video versus photos. Psychology in the SchoolsMore Information

Howard, A. J., Morrison, J. Q., & Hernan, C. J.  (2016). A comparison of two class-wide self-monitoring interventions for increasing academic engagement among English language learners . Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools, 15 (2) , 151-171

Wahl, E., Hawkins, R. O., Haydon, T., Marsicano, R., & Morrison, J. Q.  (2016). Comparing versions of the Good Behavior Game: Can a positive spin enhance effectiveness? . Behavior Modification, 40 (4) , 493-517More Information

Morrison, J. Q.  (2015). Technical Adequacy of the Student Protective Factors Screening Scale (SPF-7) as a universal screening tool. Psychology, 6, 817-832More Information

Marsicano, R. T., Morrison, J. Q., Moomaw, S. C., Fite, N. M., & Kluesener, C. M.  (2015). Increasing math milieu teaching by varying levels of consultation support: An example of analyzing intervention strength. . Journal of Behavioral Education, 24, 112-132

Morrison, J. Q., Rahschulte, R. L., McKinley, L., & Maxwell, A. M.  (2014). Examining intervention effectiveness and efficiency outcomes in single-case design studies. Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century, 8 (2) , 161-171

Morrison, J. Q., Russell, C., Dyer, S., Metcalf, T., & Rahschulte, R.  (2014). Organizational structures and processes to support and sustain effective technical assistance in a state-wide multi-tiered system of support initiative. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2 (3) , 129-137

Fite, N. M., Morrison, J. Q., Hawkins, R. O., Newman, C., & Rojas-Guyler, L.  (2021). Increasing content accessibility to promote reading comprehension among English learners. Psychology in the Schools, 56 (6) , 1096-1113More Information

Morrison, Julie Q; Davies, Susan C; Noltemeyer, Amity  (2022). An Analysis of the Workforce Pipeline in School Psychology. Contemporary school psychology, 26 (1) , 14-21More Information

Hernan, Colleen J; Collins, Tai A; Morrison, Julie Q; Kroeger, Stephen D  (2019). Decreasing Inappropriate Use of Mobile Devices in Urban High School Classrooms: Comparing an Antecedent Intervention With and Without the Good Behavior Game. Behavior modification, 43 (3) , 439-463More Information

Wahl, Elaine; Hawkins, Renee O; Haydon, Todd; Marsicano, Richard; Morrison, Julie Q  (2016). Comparing Versions of the Good Behavior Game: Can a Positive Spin Enhance Effectiveness?. Behavior modification, 40 (4) , 493-517More Information

Other Publications

Morrison, J.Q. Performance evaluation and accountability for school psychologists: Challenges and opportunities .Psychology in the Schools,

Published Books

Morrison, J. Q., & Harms, A. L. (2018). Advancing evidence-based practice through program evaluation: A practice guide for school-based professionals. Oxford University Press.

Book Chapter

Hawkins, R. O., Barnett, D. W., Morrison, J. Q., & Musti-Rao, S. (2010). Choosing Targets for Assessment and Intervention: Improving Important Student Outcomes.. In The Practical Handbook of School Psychology: Effective Practices for the 21st Century. (pp. 13-30). New York, Guilford Press

Hadley, W. M., & Morrison, J. Q. (2006). Future issues for student involvement in governance. In Student Governance and Institutional Policy Formation and Implementation.Westport, CN, Greenwood Press/Information Age Press

Barnett, D. W., Rahschulte, R. L., & Morrison, J. Q. (2013). Behavioral Consultation and Developing Support Conditions for Change Agents: Intervention Acquisition and Fluency in Multi-Tiered Models.. In Progress in education, Series Volume 30. (pp. 1-17). Nova Science Publishers, Inc

Figas, K., & Morrison, J. Q. (2018). The Tale of Two Tutoring Interventions: Implications for Targeting Reading Fluency. In Tutoring and intelligent tutoring systems . (pp. 341-364). Nova Science Publishers, Inc

Newman, D. S., & Morrison, J. Q. (2019). Giving Expertise Away through School Consultation: A Framework for School Psychology. In Introduction to school psychology: Controversies and current practice. (pp. 52-70). Oxford University Press

Invited Presentations

Gfroerer, S.D.; Morrison, J.Q. & Huntley, S.A. (2008. ) Training School Psychology Graduate Students in Underserved Regions .Conference on Positive Behaviour Support, Chicago, IL.

Sansosti, F. & Morrison, J.Q. (2008. ) The supports needed for college-bound students with Asperger's Syndrome .Confrence on Positive Behaviour Support, Chicago, IL.

Poster Presentations

McGuire, S., & Morrison, J.Q. (2011. ) Video Modeling for Students with Challenging Behaviors in an Alternative School Classroom .Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. . Level:International

Paper Presentations

Morrison, J. Q. (Chair) (2008. ) Evaluations of Professional Development in Education: When leave Them Smiling: is Not Enough .Denver, CO..

Castaneda-Emenaker, I., & Morrison, J. Q. (2008. ) Context for Professional Development in Education: Policy Implications .Denver, CO.

Maltbie, C., & Morrison, J. Q. (2008. ) Integrating Evaluative Criteria and Merit Determination into the Evaluation of Professional Development .Denver, CO.

Matulis, J., & Jordan, J. (2008. ) Removing the Rose-Colored Glasses: What are Participants’ Reactions Really Saying? .Denver, CO.

Morrison, J. Q., & Maltbie, C. (2008. ) Practical Guidelines for Improving the Evaluation of Professional Development in Education .Denver, CO.

Jordan, J., & Castaneda-Emenaker, I (2008. ) The Path Forward: Future Policy for the Evaluation of Professional Development for Educators .Denver, CO.

Mueller, P.H.; Noonan, P.; Gaumer Erickson, A.; Morrison, J. Q. (2009. ) Assessing the Degree of Implementation When Evaluating a State-wide Initiative .Washington, DC. Conference. Level:National

Graden, J.L, & Morrison, J.Q. (07-2011. ) Linking Student outcomes with the quality of personnel development programs: The power of single-case statistics for program evaluation. Washington, D.C.. Conference.

Rahschulte, R.L., Morrison, J.Q., & Barnett, D.W. (2012. ) Beyond Intervention Fidelity: The Critical Role of Implementation Fluency .Philadelphia, PA.

Morrison, J.Q., & Baker, S. (2011. ) Tutoring Seal of Approval Process for Evaluating Afterschool Programs .San Francisco, CA.