School psychologists provide an array of services to support the needs of students who present with academic, social or behavioral problems. They work with teachers, parents, school-based interventionists and administrators during the Child Study process to employ research-based strategies to improve student’s academic and social competence. This process is known as Response to Intervention (RTI). One of the primary responsibilities of school psychologists and school social workers is to evaluate students who are having significant school performance or adjustment concerns.
However, they also provide the following services to support smart, safe and nurturing schools:
Consult with teachers about classroom management issues.
Participate in the development of individual student intervention plans.
Intervene with families.
Collaborate with community resources.
Engage in individual and small group work with students who demonstrate poor school adjustment.
Conduct in-service training and workshops for teachers, other educators and parents/guardians.
Develop and implement school-wide programs that assist students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.
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