Brian McKevitt

Teaching

Dr. McKevitt teaches primarily graduate-level school psychology courses. He also teaches two undergraduate courses, Educational Psychology and Psychology in the Schools.

Courses Taught

Graduate

• PSYC 8500 (Professional, Legal, & Ethical Foundations of School Psychology)
• PSYC 8520 (Foundations of Assessment)
• PSYC 8540 (School Age Assessment)
• PSYC 8800 (Ethics & Law for School Psychologists)
• PSYC 8970 (Master’s Level Practicum in School Psychology)
• PSYC 9780 (Educational and Psychological Consultation)

Undergraduate

• PSYC 3510 (Educational Psychology)
• PYSC 4510 (Psychology in the Schools)

Research

Past Work Experience

Associate Professor, School Psychology Program, 2012-2018

Assistant Professor, School Psychology Program, 2006-2012

School Psychologist, Heartland Area Education Agency 11, Johnston, IA, 2000-2006

Lecturer, Drake University, Des Moines, IA, 2004-2006

Lecturer, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 2002-2004

Teaching Assistant, CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Morganville, NJ, 1994-1996

Education

PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Educational Psychology), 2001

MS, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Educational Psychology), 1999

BA, Boston College (Psychology, Summa Cum Laude), 1994

Credentials

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Licensed School Psychologist in Iowa

Certified School Psychologist in Nebraska

Honors and Awards

2020 University of Nebraska at Omaha Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award

2018 Nebraska School Psychologists Association Founders Award

2014 School Psychology Review Editorial Appreciation Award

2011 UNO Alumni Outstanding Teaching Award

2009 Society for the Study of School Psychology Early Career Scholar

2008 Psychological Corporation/Trainers of School Psychology Junior Faculty of the Year Professional Development Scholarship

2001 Wisconsin School Psychologists Association Seibel Award for outstanding graduate student

2000 Student Affiliates in School Psychology (APA Division 16 Student Organization) Research Award

2000 Michael Vincent O’Shea Fellowship Recipient, awarded by the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Peer-Reviewed Publications

*Denotes student co-author

McKevitt, B. C., Mussman, K. L., & Jessop, K.L. (in press). Promoting professional practice standards: Opportunities from a university-school district partnership. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. https://doi.org/10.1080/10474412.2022.2070493

DeVeney, S. L. & McKevitt, B. C. (2021). Interprofessional experience for future education professionals: School psychology and speech-language pathology students. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences Disorders, 5 (1), Article 1.

Weaver, A. D., McKevitt, B. C., & Farris, A.* (2017). Using multiple-stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessments to increase student engagement and performance. Beyond Behavior, 26, 5-10.

Swain, K., McKevitt, B. C., & Ritzman, M. (2016). Graduate students’ experiences with interdisciplinary collaboration. Trainers’ Forum: Journal of the Trainers of School Psychologists, 34, 26-40.

Uvaas, T.* & McKevitt, B. C. (2013). Improving transitions to high school: A review of current research and practice. Preventing School Failure, 57, 58-64.

McKevitt, B. C., Dempsey, J. N.*, Ternus, J.*, & Shriver, M. D. (2012). Dealing with behavior problems: The use of positive behavior support strategies in summer programs. Afterschool Matters, 15, 16-25.

McKevitt, B. C. (2012) School psychologists’ knowledge and use of evidence-based social-emotional learning interventions. Contemporary School Psychology, 16, 33-45.

Riley, J. L.*, McKevitt, B. C., Shriver, M. D., & Allen, K. (2011). Increasing on-task behavior using teacher attention delivered on a fixed time schedule. Journal of Behavioral Education, 20, 149-162.

Elliott, S. N., Kratochwill, T. R., McKevitt, B. C., & Malecki, C. K. (2009). The effects and perceived consequences of testing accommodations on math and science performance assessments. School Psychology Quarterly, 24, 224-239.

McKevitt, B. C. (2005). Creating a school-wide system of positive behavior support. NASP Communiqué, 33(6), 1-4 (special insert).

McKevitt, B. C., & Elliott, S. N. (2005). Observations and ratings of preschool children’s social behavior: Issues of representativeness and validity. Psychology in the Schools, 42, 13-26.

McKevitt, B. C., & Elliott, S. N. (2003). Effects and perceived consequences of using read-aloud and teacher-recommended testing accommodations on a reading achievement test. School Psychology Review, 32, 583-600.

Elliott, S. N., McKevitt, B. C., & Kettler, R. (2002). Testing accommodations research and decision-making: The case of “good” scores being highly valued but difficult to achieve for all students. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 35, 153-166.

Elliott, S. N., Kratochwill, T. R., & McKevitt, B. C. (2001). Experimental analysis of the effects of testing accommodations on the scores of students with and without disabilities. Journal of School Psychology, 39, 3-24.

Other Publications

McKevitt, B. C. (2021). Spotlight on the Northside Independent School District. Communiqué, 50(4), 22-23.

McKevitt, B. C. (2016). Foreword for book written by Michael Downes, Nature + Nurture: Effective tips for child behavior and nutrition.com.

Professional Affiliations

National Association of School Psychologists

Nebraska School Psychologists Association

Association for Positive Behavior Support