Faculty Profiles
Dr. Jose Castillo
Professor
Email: jmcastil@usf.edu
Phone: (813) 974-5507
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Jose Castillo is a professor of school psychology at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ.
He also co-directs the , a research and technical assistance center focused on improving educational and
related services for children, youth, families, and communities.
Dr. Castillo’s program of research aims to provide an empirical foundation for the
implementation and evaluation of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), an educational
service delivery model that includes multiple tiers (levels) of instruction and intervention
based on data from students. Widespread adoption of MTSS and calls for school psychologists
to deliver prevention and early intervention services within an MTSS require major
systemic changes in schools to enhance the availability and effectiveness of services
for all students. Thus, my research program is centered around two themes: (a) evaluation
of MTSS implementation from a systems and equity lens and (b) professional and practice
issues in school psychology. Dr. Castillo’s line of research has resulted in over
50 peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports.
In Dr. Castillo’s role as co-director of the Institute for School-Community Partnerships, Integrated Services, and Child Mental Health and Educational Policy, he has secured over $150 million in external grants and contracts. The Institute’s current annual budget exceeds $25 million. The mission of the Institute is to partner with families, communities, and schools to:
- Advance innovative participatory research, services, and program evaluation
- Provide training and technical assistance
- Develop research- and evidence-based documents, tools, and resources
- Support implementation and evaluation of federal and state educational policy and evidence-based practices
Courses Taught
- SPS 7090 Supervision Processes in School Psychology
- SPS 7205 Advanced Consultation Processes in School Pyschology