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Disability
Fact Sheets
School
Psychology Resources
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The school psychologist is specifically trained to work
with children, from birth to age 21, who have needs that impact their ability
to make adequate educational progress.
The School Psychologist provides
assessment, counseling, and consultation to children, parents, teachers and
staff regarding the prevention and/or intervention for problems or situations
which impact the learning of children.
- Consults
and advises parents, regular education personnel, special education
personnel and administration regarding specific learning/behavior/social
problems. Consults with outside
agencies regarding services available.
- Conducts
intellectual evaluations, observes students, reviews student records,
conducts screenings for ADHD, and assists with other types of assessment
as needed
- Coordinates
and/or participates in child study staffings, and provides feedback on
evaluations
- Serves
as a liaison between school and other agencies.
- Completes
due process paperwork in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Joins
with others in group decisions, committees, etc., leading to specific
actions that will enhance education for children with special needs.
- Conducts
in-service trainings on various topics that impact student success.
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