School psychology

many schools of psychology. Throughout this course we only focused on eight schools, but there are many more than that. In order to understand which school of psychology is most important, we need to describe what a school of psychology should be. There are two priorities I believe are important for ranking the schools of psychology; interesting and practical. An interesting school of psychology will appeal to more people and would develop more support. A school of psychology should also be practical. Practicality is an important criterion because it allows us to apply psychology to real-world problems (BOOK). In order to understand the criteria necessary to be a school of psychology, it is time to rank the schools in order of which…

The History of School Psychology School psychology is considered to be a relatively new field. It emerged in the late 1800’s and is still rapidly growing and changing today. Currently school psychologists are professionals who work with children to help them succeed academically, socially and emotionally. They work alongside of other school professionals as well as parents to help make the learning environment one that will foster each need of the child to help them to be successful. Today, in…

embarking on this journey in school psychology in hopes to become an active professional that can aid in the advancement of the field, there seems to be an overwhelming amount of information readily available via the internet. However, how can one sort through what is relevant, useful, helpful and most importantly accurate information that is not misleading to you and to others? Although there is a plethora amount of information and resources to choose from that are beneficial to graduates and…

According to recent reports, psychologists continue to grow in demand. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for this occupation is anticipated to be 12 percent, as fast as average, through 2018. This is due to an increasing demand for professionals in this field in a wide variety of settings, including in schools, substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, mental health clinics, social service agencies and in private organizations. Obviously, this field…

fulfilling in its approach in the field of School Psychology. Oddly enough,…

Within my school, district we have several school psychologists and each one is appointed to certain school and certain classroom. Most of the students she tests have a ruling of Developmental Delay and non-verbal, when they turn 10 they are given a re-evaluation to determine if they qualify for the ruling of autism or another disability category. The school psychologist has four assessments for the re-evaluation, Comprehensive Test of Non-Verbal Intelligence, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales…

School Psychology is a specialty that works with children, families, communities, and the education system. Within their realm are many fields of psychology that includes educational, developmental, clinical and behavioral psychology. As the American Psychological Association states “School psychologists are prepared to intervene at the individual and system level, and develop, implement, and evaluate preventive programs. In these efforts, they conduct ecologically valid assessments and…

moment, little did I know that this would become the beacon in my journey leading me into the field of School Psychology. At just 15 years old, this devastating news developed my genuine desire…

I have always strived to pursue a successful educational career. I dreamed for it, I planned for it, and made it happen. And although I have faced adversity, I maintained my dream to keep on growing. I recently graduated with my bachelors degree from UC Santa Cruz, which didn't come easy. But, proudly I can say is that it has been my most valued accomplishment. Pursuing graduate study would mean being an example to my family that if you believe in yourself, you can make anything happen. I…

School Psychology is a career I am drawn to as a result of my experience in high school, and the innate empathy I feel for adolescents who are struggling with school. When one’s entire life’s trajectory is contingent on the decisions they make during an incredibly vulnerable, confusing, and trying stage of life, I believe it’s important that they receive support, advocacy, and guidance from someone who can identify with, and validate their experiences. I was granted an opportunity to “escape” in…