As school psychologists become more permanent fixtures, their time spent in the school will increase. With the advent of a new 60 day timeline standard, ready space for the psychologist is a must. Test manufacturers require proper conditions. In any test administration, test manufacturers require that tests be administered in conditions equivalent to the way the test was originally normed. Failure to administer any test in less than standardized conditions violates the integrity of all or part of the test.
Liability is reduced.
Insurers of school psychologists indicate an increase of both civil and criminal actions for their insurees. The Best Practices Workspace limits the potential of criminal allegations by having a door window so that anyone can observe the room at any time. Civil liability is reduced because of the room offering an appropriate workspace to obtain credible results, as stated in 3 above. Service to the school is improved. The Best Practices Workspace offers the school the opportunity for role expansion of their school psychologist.