What is a School Psychologist?

Abstract:
This brochure explains the roles and expertise of school psychologists. It lists 30 services provided by school psychologists in such areas as consultation, assessment, intervention, prevention, education, research and planning, and health care provision. The brochure describes the training school psychologists receive (including at least 60 graduate semester hours), as well as some of the settings where they may be employed. School psychologists understand how schools work and how children learn; they provide easily accessible, cost-effective mental health services to children; and they promote positive mental health and a safe and effective learning environment. The brochure includes case studies of three situations in which school psychologists helped students and their families find solutions to problems. It will be helpful to those seeking to expand the psychological services available in or through their schools, or to explain to others the value of school psychologists.


Date Published: 1/1/1998

Pages: 8

Comments:
The Spanish version of the brochure does not contain the case studies.

Location Code: 4124