This virtual program is for credentialed school psychologists in California who are bilingual (Spanish/English) who are interested in developing the competencies required to more effectively meet the needs of Spanish speaking students and the systems that serve them. This program features a 15-day summer intensive and year-long coaching with the teaching faculty to support the development of a cumulative program portfolio.
Provide training for practicing school psychologists who are bilingual in English and Spanish with the goal of enhancing their ability to provide evidence-based services to multilingual learners whose heritage language is Spanish.
Introduce participants to contemporary research and enhance their ability to understand and adopt evidence-based educational and psychological practices in school settings.
Provide 3-weeks of on-line instruction (4 'offerings' total) in the Summer
Coach participants virtually the following school-year to ensure that participants have on-going support as they implement and apply what they learned.
Support participants in completing a capstone portfolio of independent professional activities that will demonstrate competency in all areas of the bilingual school psychology.
Complete the required application
Hold a valid PPS credential in School Psychology from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Submit an application by February 16, 2025
Be able to attend all 4 summer intensive offerings (synchronous, virtual)
Commitment to attend bi-weekly coaching sessions throughout the 2025-26 school year (virtual)
If tentatively admitted: Pass a Spanish language competency exam (prior to payment being due)
There are no more information session prior to the 2025-26 application due date.
Please email bilingual_schoolpsych@berkeley.edu with any questions.