NAME:
Ms. Heather Dahl
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SCHOOL:
John Jay High School
CLASS:
Room 202A
SCHOOL PHONE:
845-897-6700 x110
School Psychology is a field that applies principles of clinical psychology
and educational psychology to the diagnosis and treatment of children's and
adolescents' behavioral and learning problems. School psychologists are
educated in psychology, education, child and adolescent development, child
and adolescent psychopathology, learning theories, family and parenting
practices, and personality theories. They are knowledgeable about effective
instruction and effective schools. They are trained to carry out
psychological and psychoeducational assessment, psychotherapy, and
consultation, and in the ethical, legal and administrative codes of their
profession.
School psychologists work to find the best solution for each student and
situation; they use different strategies to address student needs and to
improve school and district-wide support systems.
School psychologists work with students individually and in groups. They
also develop programs to train teachers and parents about effective teaching
and learning strategies, techniques to manage behavior at home and in the
classroom, working with students with disabilities or with special talents,
addressing abuse of drugs and other substances, and preventing and managing
crises.
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Adapted from the National Association of School Psychologists website
(www.nasponline.org)
