Psychology is a field that blends the research and practice of psychology and education in order to help children and adolescents academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. School psychologists collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.
School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education. The practice of school psychology includes the provision of consultation, evaluation, and intervention services. As consultation specialists, school psychologists collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to find effective interventions to address learning and behavior problems. School psychologists use observational data, standardized psychological.
Psychologists assist student support teams with implementation of evidenced-based interventions, monitoring a student’s response to intervention, and adjusting educational goals and environmental supports accordingly. In addition, school psychologists provide counseling services related to interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance. Traditionally, school psychologists have been in the role of assessment. However, many have the professional expertise to be a key player in Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) as well as Positive Behavior Support (PBS) or other systems-wide academic or behavioral interventions.
