School Psychologists provide services to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School Psychologists also support teachers by consulting and collaborating on school-wide or classroom-wide practices that promote learning and by facilitating positive behavioral supports. School Psychologists raise awareness about mental health issues and its impact on academic achievement. School Psychologists also collaborate in strengthening family-school partnerships.
School Psychologists participate as part of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) at the school and district level. This includes data based problem solving, data evaluation, communication and collaboration.
School Psychologists provide services as part of the evaluation process to determine if a student has a disability and if that student needs specially designed instruction according to the Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities from the N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction.
School Psychologists provide consultation and collaboration support to the special education staff throughout New Hanover County..