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What is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology? (Adapted from nasponline)

What is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology? (Adapted from www.nasponline.org). Who Are Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP)?. Team with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to provide services in public school settings

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What is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology? (Adapted from nasponline)

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  1. What is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology?(Adapted from www.nasponline.org)

  2. Who Are Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP)? • Team with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to provide services in public school settings • Have specialized training in psychology and education • Understand school systems, effective teaching, and successful learning Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  3. Areas of Training • Mental Health • Child Development • School Organization • Learning • Behavior Modification • Assessment Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  4. TrainingRequirements • Masters (MS/MA) or Specialist degree (EdS, SSP) requires 60+ hours • Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) requires 90+ Hours • One year, school-based internship Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  5. Licensure/Certification • Licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (www.tsbep.state.tx.us). • Formal title in Texas is Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). • 12 hours of professional development required each year. • May also be nationally certified (NCSP). Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  6. What Do LSSPs Do? • Tailor services to the needs of the individual child • Different approaches include: • Consultation • Assessment • Intervention • Prevention • Education/Trainings • Research and Planning Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  7. Consultation • Provide ideas to parents, teachers, and administrators to improve student progress. • Participate in student-centered meetings before need for special education services. • Help others understand child development and its interaction with learning strategies • Serve as resource regarding federal and state special education law for staff members. • Strengthen working relationships between parents, educators, and community services Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  8. Assessment • Academic Skills • Learning Aptitudes • Personality and Emotional Development • Social Skills • Learning Environments and School Climate • Eligibility for Special Education • Crisis - Violence/Suicide risk Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  9. Intervention • Conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment • Counseling (for children and families) • Social Skills Training and Behavior Management • Crisis Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  10. Prevention • Identification of learning difficulties • Design programs for “at-risk” children • Provide coping skills for disruptive behavior • Foster appreciation and understanding of diversity • Develop school-wide safety initiatives Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  11. Education/Trainings Provided to School Staff and Parents • Teaching and Learning Strategies • Classroom Management Techniques • Working with Exceptional Children • Substance Abuse • Crisis Management Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  12. Research and Planning • Evaluate effectiveness of academic programs and behavior management systems • Generate knowledge about learning and behavior • Contribute to planning and evaluating school-wide reform and restructuring Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

  13. For Further Information: • www.nasponline.org • www.txasp.org Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com

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