Paul Caldarella

Paul Caldarella, Ph.D. Director

Contact Office:  236 S 700 E            Provo, UT 84606 Phone:  (801) 377-0560 e-Mail:  paul_caldarella@byu.edu

Dr. Caldarella is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist in the state of Utah. He has had a variety of experiences working and doing research in schools. As Director of BYU-PBSI, he coordinates and facilitates the development, research, and evaluation of all aspects of the project. His responsibilities include supervising the research team and collaborating with individuals from multiple backgrounds including university faculty, students, and school district personnel.

Research Interests

• Early identification and screening of at-risk youth
• Mentoring as an intervention for at-risk youth
• Social skills assessment and interventions

Publications / Presentations

• Caldarella, P., Adams, M., Valentine, S., & Young, K. R. (under review). School-based mentoring for elementary students at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Preventing School Failure.
• Caldarella, P., Young, E. L., Richardson, M. J., Young, B. J., & Young, K. R. (in press). Validation of the Systematic Screening for Behavioral Disorders in middle and junior high school. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
• Merrell, K. W., & Caldarella, P. (2002). Home and Community Social Behavior Scales – User’s Guide. Eugene, OR: Assessment-Interventions Resources.
• Download his Vita for a complete list.
• See also his Conference Presentations

Vita

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