469. Parallel Learning w/ Diana Heldfond & Dr. A. Jordan Wright

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Join me in today’s conversation with Diana Heldfond and Dr. A. Jordan Wright, the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer for Parallel Learning. Parallel offers an ecosystem of tech tools and providers to help increase access to essential services for school-aged kids. Today’s episode covers a broad range of topics: tele-assessment, technology and AI, access, and provider burnout. Specifically, we discuss: * The origin of Parallel and how it’s serving a crucial need for school districts * Current state of the research on tele-assessment * How Parallel is leveraging technology in assessment * What it’s like to be a Parallel provider Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Evidence-Based Clinical Psychological Assessment paper * Jeremy’s report-writing software, Reverb: www.reverbreports.com Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Diana Heldfond Diana Heldfond is the Founder and CEO of Parallel Learning, a technology-forward education company focused on supporting students with learning differences. Parallel provides resources and encouragement to help these students succeed in the classroom and beyond by building confidence in their strengths and creating strategies to overcome challenges. Heldfond’s goal is to simplify access to care for families, providers, and educators, ensuring that more students receive the support they deserve. About Dr. A. Jordan Wright Dr. A. Jordan Wright is Chief Clinical Officer at Parallel, leading their clinical vision for accessible, evidence-based support services for students with learning differences. He’s also a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU, directing their combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology PhD program. An expert in psychological assessment, Dr. Wright is a prolific author and researcher, emphasizing LGBTQIA+ issues and social justice. Get in Touch