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School Psychologist Course

Name: School Psychologist Course
Price: 222 USD

Gain the knowledge and skills to practice confidently as a school psychologist in today's complex educational environments. This course covers assessment, intervention, crisis response, special education law, and mental health support from the ground up. Whether you're entering the field or expanding your expertise, you'll finish prepared to make a real difference for students.

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What you will learn:

This course gives you a thorough grounding in every core area of school psychology practice. You will learn how to conduct psychoeducational evaluations, determine special education eligibility, and develop individualized education programs that meet legal standards. You will build skills in functional behavioral assessment, tiered intervention systems, and evidence-based mental health support. The curriculum also covers crisis prevention, suicide risk assessment, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional learning program design. By the end, you will be equipped to consult with educators, partner with families, and advocate for equitable outcomes for every student you serve.

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Course Content

8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)

Chapter 1See details

Foundations of School Psychology

Lesson 1 • Cultural Competence and Diversity
Introduces culturally responsive practice as a foundational professional obligation. Prepares students to serve diverse student populations equitably.
Lesson 2 • Roles and Responsibilities in Schools
Defines the multifaceted roles of school psychologists across assessment, intervention, and consultation. Clarifies scope of practice within multidisciplinary teams.
Lesson 3 • History and Evolution of the Field
Traces school psychology from early special education roots to a comprehensive service model. Provides context for understanding current roles and professional identity.
Lesson 4 • Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
Examines disability education law, student rights, and mandated reporting obligations. Equips practitioners to navigate compliance requirements in school settings.
Lesson 5 • Ethical and Professional Standards
Covers core ethical principles including confidentiality, informed consent, and competence. Connects ethical decision-making to daily professional practice.

Chapter 2See details

Child and Adolescent Development

Lesson 1 • Neurodevelopmental Perspectives
Introduces brain development, neuroplasticity, and neurodevelopmental conditions relevant to school functioning. Bridges neuroscience to practical educational support.
Lesson 2 • Language and Literacy Development
Addresses phonological awareness, reading acquisition, and language processing milestones. Connects developmental benchmarks to early literacy screening.
Lesson 3 • Cognitive Development Across School Years
Covers Piagetian and information-processing theories applied to school-age cognition. Links developmental stages to academic expectations and learning support.
Lesson 4 • Social and Emotional Development
Examines attachment, peer relationships, and identity formation from childhood through adolescence. Informs social-emotional learning program design.
Lesson 5 • Atypical Development and Risk Factors
Identifies developmental deviations, adverse childhood experiences, and environmental risk factors. Prepares students to recognize early warning signs requiring intervention.

Chapter 3See details

Psychoeducational Assessment Fundamentals

Lesson 1 • Academic Achievement Assessment
Covers standardized achievement tests across reading, math, and written language domains. Connects achievement data to eligibility determination and goal setting.
Lesson 2 • Behavioral and Emotional Assessment
Introduces rating scales, structured interviews, and observational tools for behavioral and emotional evaluation. Integrates multi-informant data for comprehensive understanding.
Lesson 3 • Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment
Trains administration and interpretation of major intelligence batteries and cognitive processing measures. Links cognitive profiles to instructional and intervention planning.
Lesson 4 • Report Writing and Communication
Develops skills in translating assessment data into clear, actionable written reports. Prepares students to communicate findings to parents, educators, and teams.
Lesson 5 • Measurement Concepts and Test Theory
Covers reliability, validity, standardization, and norm-referencing as foundations of test interpretation. Ensures accurate understanding of score meaning and limitations.

Chapter 4See details

Special Education Eligibility and Planning

Lesson 1 • Disability Categories and Eligibility Criteria
Reviews each recognized disability category, its defining characteristics, and eligibility criteria. Builds knowledge needed to conduct legally defensible evaluations.
Lesson 2 • Individualized Education Program Development
Teaches IEP component writing including present levels, measurable goals, and services. Links assessment data directly to individualized program planning.
Lesson 3 • Least Restrictive Environment Decisions
Examines placement options, inclusion principles, and the continuum of services. Prepares students to advocate for appropriate, least restrictive placements.
Lesson 4 • IEP Meeting Facilitation
Develops skills in leading productive, collaborative IEP meetings with families and educators. Addresses conflict resolution and family engagement strategies.
Lesson 5 • Comprehensive Evaluation Planning
Covers referral review, evaluation planning, and selecting assessment components. Ensures evaluations are comprehensive, nondiscriminatory, and hypothesis-driven.

Chapter 5See details

Academic Intervention and Instructional Support

Lesson 1 • Progress Monitoring and Data-Based Decisions
Teaches curriculum-based measurement, graphing, and decision rules for intervention adjustment. Builds data literacy for ongoing instructional decision-making.
Lesson 2 • Mathematics Intervention Approaches
Addresses number sense, computation, and problem-solving interventions grounded in research. Equips students to support math difficulties across grade levels.
Lesson 3 • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Introduces the MTSS framework, universal screening, and tiered intervention logic. Positions school psychologists as data leaders within prevention systems.
Lesson 4 • Intervention Fidelity and Sustainability
Examines how to monitor implementation fidelity and build teacher capacity for sustained intervention. Addresses coaching and professional development roles.
Lesson 5 • Reading Intervention Strategies
Covers structured literacy approaches, phonics instruction, and fluency-building interventions. Connects reading science to practical classroom and small-group support.

Chapter 6See details

Behavioral Assessment and Intervention

Lesson 1 • Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations
Reviews operant conditioning, reinforcement principles, and behavioral terminology essential for FBA. Establishes the conceptual base for all behavioral intervention work.
Lesson 2 • Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support
Introduces PBIS framework, universal expectations, and tiered behavioral support systems. Positions school psychologists as leaders in schoolwide behavior culture.
Lesson 3 • Behavioral Data Collection and Analysis
Develops skills in systematic data collection, graphing, and interpreting behavioral trends. Supports ongoing BIP evaluation and evidence-based decision-making.
Lesson 4 • Positive Behavior Intervention Plan Design
Teaches function-based BIP development including antecedent modifications and replacement behaviors. Links FBA findings directly to individualized intervention strategies.
Lesson 5 • Functional Behavioral Assessment Methods
Covers indirect, descriptive, and functional analysis methods for identifying behavior function. Prepares students to select and conduct appropriate FBA procedures.

Chapter 7See details

Social-Emotional Learning and Mental Health

Lesson 1 • Trauma-Informed School Practices
Introduces trauma-informed care principles and their application across school systems and classrooms. Equips students to build trauma-sensitive environments and supports.
Lesson 2 • Social-Emotional Learning Frameworks
Introduces evidence-based SEL frameworks, core competencies, and schoolwide implementation models. Connects SEL to academic outcomes and positive school climate.
Lesson 3 • Anxiety, Depression, and Internalizing Disorders
Addresses identification, assessment, and evidence-based intervention for common internalizing disorders. Builds competency in supporting students with anxiety and depression.
Lesson 4 • Brief Counseling Techniques
Teaches solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques for school settings. Prepares students to deliver brief, goal-directed counseling.
Lesson 5 • School-Based Mental Health Services
Covers the continuum of mental health supports from universal promotion to intensive intervention. Defines the school psychologist's role within a coordinated care model.

Chapter 8See details

Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery

Lesson 1 • Violence Risk Assessment
Teaches structured professional judgment approaches to evaluating threats and violence risk. Connects assessment findings to intervention and safety planning actions.
Lesson 2 • Postvention and School Recovery
Addresses grief support, memorialization guidelines, and long-term recovery planning after crisis. Equips students to guide schools through sustained healing processes.
Lesson 3 • Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention
Covers evidence-based suicide risk assessment, protective factor identification, and safety planning. Prepares students to respond to suicidal ideation with competence.
Lesson 4 • Acute Crisis Intervention Techniques
Develops skills in psychological first aid, individual crisis counseling, and triage procedures. Prepares students to provide immediate support during acute school crises.
Lesson 5 • Crisis Theory and School Safety Frameworks
Introduces crisis theory, threat assessment models, and school safety planning principles. Establishes the conceptual foundation for all crisis response work.

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This course is for you:

Graduate student in school psychology: building required foundational competencies for licensure.
Special education teacher: seeking deeper expertise in assessment and eligibility processes.
School counselor: expanding skills into behavioral support and crisis intervention roles.
Mental health clinician: transitioning into school-based practice from a clinical setting.
Paraprofessional or instructional aide: pursuing a formal pathway into school psychology.
International educator: learning U.S. special education law and school psychology standards.

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