EDSS 6536 Sp Issues/Best Prac Sch Psy Sv

3 semester hours

This course covers advanced issues and recommended practices in the delivery of psychological support services in elementary and secondary school settings. Topics will include assessment for progress monitoring, serving low-incidence disabilities, assistive technology, assessment and intervention with CLD and preschool children. Additional topics will include: Promoting reading and literacy development with students and families, psychopharmacology with school-age students, roles for school psychologists, and community building, including asset mapping to support educational goals.