Atlanta Public Schools
Psychological Services
Specialized Support for Students at Every Tier
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About Our Team
About Our Team
Atlanta Publics Schools' Psychological Services team is comprised of 38 school psychologists, seven (7) interns, and one (1) practicum student. Our team collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all APS students.
About School Psychologists
About School Psychologists
School psychologists work with students, educators, and families to support the academic achievement, positive behavior, and mental wellness of all students, especially those who struggle with barriers to learning. They help schools and families address some of our biggest challenges in education: improving and individualizing instruction to close the achievement gap; increasing graduation rates and preventing dropouts; creating safe, positives school climates and preventing violence; providing meaningful accountability; and strengthening family–school partnerships (NASP, 2008).
School psychologists work with students, educators, and families to support the academic achievement, positive behavior, and mental wellness of all students, especially those who struggle with barriers to learning. They help schools and families address some of our biggest challenges in education: improving and individualizing instruction to close the achievement gap; increasing graduation rates and preventing dropouts; creating safe, positives school climates and preventing violence; providing meaningful accountability; and strengthening family–school partnerships (NASP, 2008).
According to the Georgia Department of Education's website, school psychologists are the most highly trained personnel in education and are employed in Georgia schools in order to prevent or address the most severe learning and behavior problems. Their training is specific to applying this expertise within the school context, both general education and special education, and also includes extensive knowledge in school systems and law (NASP 2010a, 2010b).
According to the Georgia Department of Education's website, school psychologists are the most highly trained personnel in education and are employed in Georgia schools in order to prevent or address the most severe learning and behavior problems. Their training is specific to applying this expertise within the school context, both general education and special education, and also includes extensive knowledge in school systems and law (NASP 2010a, 2010b).
School Psychologists Are Experts In
School Psychologists Are Experts In
Mental Health
Learning, Assessment, & Interventions
Behavior
School Systems
School Psychologists Work With Students to:
School Psychologists Work With Students to:
Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for those struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems
Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism
Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds
School Psychologists Work With Parents and Families to:
School Psychologists Work With Parents and Families to:
Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success
Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health
Teach parenting skills and enhance home–school collaboration
Make referrals and help coordinate community support services
School Psychologists Work With Teachers to:
School Psychologists Work With Teachers to:
Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
Support effective individualized instruction
Create positive classroom environments
Motivate all students to engage in learning
School Psychologists Work With Administrators to:
School Psychologists Work With Administrators to:
Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning
Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment
Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services
Design, implement, and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming
MaryAnn Green, Ed.S.
MaryAnn Green, Ed.S.
Director, Psychological Services
Atlanta Public Schools
Division of Academics-Student Services| CLL Building
Ph: 404-802-2685 | Fax: 404-802-1602
Email Address: magreen@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Kathryn Powell, Ph.D.
Kathryn Powell, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Psychological Services
Atlanta Public Schools
Division of Academics-Student Services| CLL Building
Ph: 404-802-2686 | Fax: 404-802-1602
Email Address: Kathryn.Powell@atlanta.k12.ga.us
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