School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. School Psychologists provide the following services as determined appropriate through school-based teams:
- Psychological Evaluations: Comprehensive assessments of cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral functioning to determine special education eligibility and services.
- Teacher Consultation and Collaboration: Working collaboratively with teachers to promote students behavioral, academic, and emotional success.
- Family Consultation and Collaboration: Working collaboratively with families to promote their child's behavioral, academic, and emotional success.
- Behavioral Interventions: Assist in data collection that guides the creation and implementation of behavior interventions. Collaborate with school based teams to create and implement behavior interventions and plans.
- Collaborate with the School Consultative Team (SCT): Work with the SCT to develop academic and behavioral interventions for individual students and monitor their progress.
- Promote Schoolwide Well-Being: Analyze school wide academic, mental health, and behavioral data, determine areas of need, and develop interventions or school wide initiatives.
- Individual Counseling: Conduct one-on-one sessions between a student and a counselor to address personal and emotional challenges.
- Group Counseling: Provide sessions involving a small group of students who share concerns or experiences.
- Crisis Intervention: Immediate assistance of support provided to students and staff a crisis or traumatic event.