Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to attain success
Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring to those struggling with social,emotional and behavioral problems
Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism
Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds
School Psychologists Work With Teachers To:
Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
Support effective individualized instruction
Create positive classroom environments
Motivate all students to engage in learning
School Psychologists Work With Families To:
Identify and address learning and behavior difficulties
Resolve problems that interfere with school success
Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
Support students’ social, emotional and behavioral health
Teach parenting skills and enhance home-school collaboration
Make referrals and help coordinate community support services
