Indiana School Psychologists have advanced graduate academic degrees in their specialty area.  They have completed a Master's Degree plus 30 hours and an internship.   Many have also completed additional years of training to earn Educational Specialist and Doctoral level degrees.  School Psychologists are certified/licensed by the state.  National certification is available from the National School Psychology Certification Board.

• ASSESSING--the intellectual, academic, and emotional strengths and weaknesses of students. This is accomplished through the use of individual tests, direct observation, and interviews.
• ASSISTING--teachers in developing classroom strategies with students whose learning skills and abilities or social/emotional adjustment interferes with their educational progress.
• CONSULTING--with parents, teachers, and students about school related problems. School Psychologists discuss students' individual characteristics, strengths and weaknesses when interpreting test results.
• COUNSELING--with parents and/or students.
• PRESENTING--workshops to teachers, parents, and other related professionals.

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