James DiPerna, Ph.D.


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jcd5@lehigh.edu

Lehigh University
323 Iococca Hall
111 Research Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3067

 

Dr. DiPerna is Assistant Professor of School Psychology in the Department of Education and Human Services. He is the research coordinator and principal investigator for the Clipper Project. Dr. DiPerna teaches courses on test development, assessment of intelligence, and professional issues in school psychology. His research interests include academic and emotional competence, school-based prevention programs, and the use of technology to promote learning. Dr. DiPerna recently published the Academic Competence Evaluation Scales: a student rating scale designed to assess skills, attitudes, and behaviors that predict academic success. In addition, he has currently served as an evaluation consultant for various projects exploring the effectiveness of schoolwide interventions.