10 Domains of Competence

Question 1

Data-Based Decision Making

Answer 1

ability to use research based thinking toward professional practice
ex) use data in determining what intelligence test to use when assessing a child

Question 2

Consultation and Collaboration

Answer 2

work closely with other school psychologists as well as serve as liaison in order to attain best implementation and outcome for child
ex) being an advocate for the child by asking advice from another healthcare provider, connecting with teachers/family/physician/social worker

Question 3

Interventions and Instructional Support to Develop Academic Skills

Answer 3

use assessment means to determine and put into place the best resources for the child to succeed academically

• use data for learning strategies and make sure learning environment is sound
• use all available resources: technology, learning supports, communicating with family

Question 4

Interventions and Mental Health Services to Develop Social and Life Skills

Answer 4

use mental health knowledge and data in order to achieve best outcome for child
ex) researching behavior strategies, meeting with teachers and families to ensure strategies are followed in all areas of life

Question 5

School Wide Practices to Promote Learning

Answer 5

determine positive learning settings, employ new measures to foster learning, maintain constructive learning situations
ex) attend school and district meetings to work with others in creating best learning setting possible, recognizing school policies that hinder learning rather than foster learning

Question 6

Preventive and Responsive Services

Answer 6

recognize and care for those who experience a crisis, traumatic event, or other situations that hinder learning
-consult healthcare provider, create helpful/necessary change, make other resources readily available

Question 7

Family-School Collaboration

Answer 7

foster family and community interaction with schools

• serve as liaison
• recognize cultural differences to create better relationships

Question 8

Diversity in Development and Learning

Answer 8

recognize learning differences and factors that create learning differences
-a child recently experienced a concussion and is having a hard time concentrating… recognize the challenge and consult with healthcare providers and family to create best learning environment

Question 9

Research and Program Evaluation

Answer 9

evaluate professional delivery, seek improvements based on data, implement new strategies and determine success at all levels
-this includes evaluating yourself as well as teachers, classroom behaviors, and districts

Question 10

Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice

Answer 10

remain current with legislation, research, school rulings

-protect records and personal information about child assessment, use technology to your advantage