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Advancing the Science and Practice of School Psychology  
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Definition of School Psychology

The specialty of school psychology has been characterized as one that collectively provides individual assessment of children who may display cognitive, emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties; develops and implements primary and secondary intervention programs; consults with teachers, parents and other relevant professionals; engages in program development and evaluation; conducts research; and helps prepare and supervise others (Jimerson, Oakland, & Farrell, 2007; p. 1). Those who provide these services use a varieties of titles throughout the world, including; counselor, educational psychologist, professional educational psychology, psychopedagog, psychologist, psychologist in education, psychologist in the schools, or school psychologist. The term school psychologist is used throughout this webpage to refer to these professionals.

 
 

 

Where in The World Is School Psychology?
A list of evidence of school psychology for each of the 192 member states of the United Nations.

International Ratios
Ratios of school psychologists to school-age children in 51 countries of the world.

International School Psychology Survey
An ongoing study obtaining information from school psychologists in countries around the world.

School Psychology International Survey
A survey completed by country coordinators to advance our understanding of school psychology around the world.