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What a School Psychologist Does
The role of the school
psychologist within a particular school varies according
to the needs of each school community. School
psychologists provide essential services to students,
school staff, and parents. Services include intervention
strategies to address and prevent academic and
behavioral difficulties. Crisis intervention and
individual or group counseling is provided, when
necessary, to address behaviors that interfere with
learning. School psychologists are active in efforts to
prevent suicide and school violence. Moreover, they
serve as liaisons between the school and community
mental health professionals.
- School Psychologists in
Howard County are committed to serving as advocates
for children with the goal of helping all students
learn and succeed.
- More than sixty school
psychologists, certified by the Maryland Department
of Education, work within the Howard County Public
School System.
- School psychologists have
advanced professional training in child and
adolescent development, counseling, learning theory,
academic and behavioral interventions, consultation
and assessment.
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