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Overview
of School Psychological Services
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School
psychologists provide a range of services to assist children
and adolescents in their learning, growth and development by
providing supportive services to help students meet academic
and emotional challenges. School Psychological services consist
of direct and indirect interventions that require involvement
with the entire educational system, including the students,
teachers, counselors, administrators, other school personnel,
families, community agencies, and a variety of others that may
be important on an individual basis. School Psychologists tailor
their services to the particular needs of each child/adolescent
and each situation. Some of the core services of a School Psychologist
include: Consultation
Assessment
Intervention
Education and
Prevention
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School
psychologists are unique in the educational setting, because their
training equips them to provide psychological evaluation and facilitate
mental health service delivery in the schools, while at the same
time supporting the learning process, child development and the
understanding of educational systems. School psychologists serve
as a vital part of the pupil personnel services team and work closely
in conjunction with school counselors, nurses and administrators
in the delivery of services to address the educational, emotional
and social and career needs of students and families.
The primary intent of the provision of school psychological services
is to promote mental and physical wellness and facilitate learning
of students. School psychologists are in a strong position to help
support the attainment of the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan.
The overall goal of the psychological services program is to increase
student capacity to overcome academic, personal, and social problems
that could hinder their attainment of educational success and a
satisfying and productive life.
More comprehensive description of School Psychological Services
can be found in DoDEA Manual
2946.4, "School Psychological Services".
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