School Psychology Final Exam Questions and
Answers
What best describes the difference between a social worker and a school psychologist? - Answer-A
social worker conducts no IQ or Achievement assessments, but a school psychologist does
Requirements to be a school psychologist - Answer-- Have graduate training
-- Coursework and practical experiences relevant to both psychology and education
-- Specialist-level degree program (60 graduate semester hours) or a doctoral degree
- Hold a certificate to practice School Psychology
-- Must be credentialed in state in which you work
-- Can also be nationally certified
-- Don't have to work in a school but to work in a school, MUST have certificate
Psychologist - Answer-legally protected you are licensed separate from school, work in other settings
like a hospital, private practice
School Psychologist - Answer-a certification, limited to just a school setting
Direct Services - Answer-assessment, testing, counseling, crisis intervention, working one to one
,Indirect Services - Answer-consultation, program development, talking to the teacher
Assessment - Answer-• Primary role, very systematic
• Federal and state laws require assessments before students are placed in special education
• Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional
strategies to improve learning
• An ongoing process of data collection according to a problem-solving model
• Problem identification occurs first
• Multi-method, multi-informant, multi-source
• Guided by theory
Consultation - Answer-• Collaborate with teachers to help them identify classroom-based problems and
implement data based interventions
• Support implementation of effective instruction and behavior management at the classroom level
• Assist parents to develop skills to help their children succeed at home and in school
• Collaborate with the principal and other school personnel to identify systemic concerns and promote
systems-level change
Prevention - Answer-• Implement programs to build positive connections between students and adults
• Support early identification of potential academic skill deficits and learning difficulties
• Design and implement programs for at-risk children
• Create safe, supportive learning environments
• Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, and
self-regulation
• Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures. Foster tolerance and appreciation of
diversity
, Intervention - Answer-• Work directly with children, teachers, administrators, and families
• Develop individualized, classroom, and school-wide interventions for learning and adjustment
• Design and implement crisis response plans
• Provide counseling, social skills training, and academic and behavioral interventions
• Develop strategies for modifying instruction to optimize student progress
Staff, parent and student education - Answer-• Teaching and learning strategies and interventions
• Parenting and disciplining techniques
• Classroom and behavior management
• Working with exceptional students
• Strategies to address substance abuse, risky behaviors, or mental illness that affect students
• Crisis prevention and response
Research and Program Development - Answer-• Recommend and implement evidence-based programs
• Conduct school-based research to inform practice
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs and interventions independently and as part of a school-based
evaluation team
• Contribute to school-wide reform and restructuring
Mental Health Care - Answer-• Deliver school-based mental health services such as group, individual,
and crisis counseling
• Coordinate with community resources and health care providers to provide students with complete
services
• Partner with parents and teachers to create healthy school environments
• Promote mental health in the school setting
Answers
What best describes the difference between a social worker and a school psychologist? - Answer-A
social worker conducts no IQ or Achievement assessments, but a school psychologist does
Requirements to be a school psychologist - Answer-- Have graduate training
-- Coursework and practical experiences relevant to both psychology and education
-- Specialist-level degree program (60 graduate semester hours) or a doctoral degree
- Hold a certificate to practice School Psychology
-- Must be credentialed in state in which you work
-- Can also be nationally certified
-- Don't have to work in a school but to work in a school, MUST have certificate
Psychologist - Answer-legally protected you are licensed separate from school, work in other settings
like a hospital, private practice
School Psychologist - Answer-a certification, limited to just a school setting
Direct Services - Answer-assessment, testing, counseling, crisis intervention, working one to one
,Indirect Services - Answer-consultation, program development, talking to the teacher
Assessment - Answer-• Primary role, very systematic
• Federal and state laws require assessments before students are placed in special education
• Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional
strategies to improve learning
• An ongoing process of data collection according to a problem-solving model
• Problem identification occurs first
• Multi-method, multi-informant, multi-source
• Guided by theory
Consultation - Answer-• Collaborate with teachers to help them identify classroom-based problems and
implement data based interventions
• Support implementation of effective instruction and behavior management at the classroom level
• Assist parents to develop skills to help their children succeed at home and in school
• Collaborate with the principal and other school personnel to identify systemic concerns and promote
systems-level change
Prevention - Answer-• Implement programs to build positive connections between students and adults
• Support early identification of potential academic skill deficits and learning difficulties
• Design and implement programs for at-risk children
• Create safe, supportive learning environments
• Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, and
self-regulation
• Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures. Foster tolerance and appreciation of
diversity
, Intervention - Answer-• Work directly with children, teachers, administrators, and families
• Develop individualized, classroom, and school-wide interventions for learning and adjustment
• Design and implement crisis response plans
• Provide counseling, social skills training, and academic and behavioral interventions
• Develop strategies for modifying instruction to optimize student progress
Staff, parent and student education - Answer-• Teaching and learning strategies and interventions
• Parenting and disciplining techniques
• Classroom and behavior management
• Working with exceptional students
• Strategies to address substance abuse, risky behaviors, or mental illness that affect students
• Crisis prevention and response
Research and Program Development - Answer-• Recommend and implement evidence-based programs
• Conduct school-based research to inform practice
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs and interventions independently and as part of a school-based
evaluation team
• Contribute to school-wide reform and restructuring
Mental Health Care - Answer-• Deliver school-based mental health services such as group, individual,
and crisis counseling
• Coordinate with community resources and health care providers to provide students with complete
services
• Partner with parents and teachers to create healthy school environments
• Promote mental health in the school setting
