SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK

Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed the week of November 5-11, 2006, as a time to recognize the contribution of School Psychology in the education of Georgia's children

In _________________ County, there are ______ school psychologists assigned to serve each of the county's _____ schools. School psychologists provide a wide variety of services, including the evaluation and diagnosis of children. School psychologists assist teachers and administrators by providing information about the student's intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs. Additional services provided to children include counseling and crisis intervention. Training currently requires approximately three years of intensive graduate work and field experience in addition to meeting state certification requirements.

School psychologists perform other duties that serve school personnel and parents, as well as the students. They are available for consultation or training and provide information about issues such as learning disabilities, behavior management, discipline, emotional problems, and test interpretation.

 

 

Georgia Association of School Psychologists
Caring for Children in Georgia