Week 4: School Psychology Service Delivery

Question 1

What is the typical ratio of School Psych:Students that NASP recommends?

Answer 1

1:500

Question 2

What is the average ratio of School Psych:Students in actual schools?

Answer 2

1:1,440

Question 3

What are some of the contemporary roles that school psychologists engage in?

Answer 3

1. Improving academic achievement
2. Support diverse learners
3. Create safe, positive school climates
4. Strengthen family-school partnerships

Question 4

What are the differences between a performance vs. skill deficit?

Answer 4

Performance deficits are “won’t” do issues related to motivation. Skill deficits are “can’t” do issues related to ability.

Question 5

What are the 2 major purposes that US schools have served historically?

Answer 5

1. Teaching academic content
2. Teaching cultural values

Question 6

Which state has recently passed legislation to have the 10 Commandments displayed in all public schools?

Answer 6

Louisiana

Question 7

Within a school context, what is power and authority?

Answer 7

• Power: possessions of control that allows individuals to influence actions of others
• Authority: duties delegated to individual or entity

Question 8

Rank the following groups by who has the most authority: teachers, parents, school boards, special services, school admin

Answer 8

1. School board
2. School admin
3. Special services
4. Teachers
5. Parents

Question 9

Which group has the most collective Power in a school district?

Answer 9

Parents

Question 10

What are some Tips for Professionalism school psychologists should follow?

Answer 10

• Dress the part
• Engage in appropriate email/texting etiquette
• Greet and acknowledge others
• Be early for meetings
• Be visible, proactive, and your best self
• Be careful about posting to social media

Question 11

What is the main difference between the Old and New Models of School Psychology?

Answer 11

• Old Model: test-refer-place
• New Model: linking assessment to intervention (RtI, FBA, CBA)