School Psychologists
School Psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School Psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. Beaverton School District School Psychologists model their practice in accordance with the NASP Comprehensive Model and endeavor to provide a range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Our Service Delivery Model
Assessment: Psychologists explore students' strengths and areas of need to aid school teams in identifying educational needs and generating interventions. This may take the form of:
• Individualized classroom interventions
• Psychological evaluation, utilizing district-approved assessment tools, in order to assist in determining special education eligibility
• Psychological evaluation, utilizing district-approved assessment tools, in order to assist in determining special education eligibility
• Functional Behavior Assessment & Behavior Support Plan
• Suicide Risk Assessment
• Threat Assessment
Counseling: Psychologists implement evidenced-based techniques and curricula to foster social skills, address mental health concerns, and enhance self-regulation skills.
Consultation: Psychologists collaborate with families, teachers, counselors, administrators, community agencies, private providers, and others to develop a well-rounded understanding of and approach to the student's social, emotional, and academic needs.
Though all School Psychologists help to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community, the role they play is always unique to the school they serve.