Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency School psychologists are specialists in child growth and development. They possess knowledge of the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children and understand the methods and procedures in education. They apply the science of psychology to the problems children experience in school or at home. School Psychologists are members of the school multidisciplinary team. This team is comprised of a group of professionals who consult with each other and make decisions about students in an attempt to best meet their educational needs.
School Psychologists provide both indirect and direct services to students and families.
Specifically, School Psychologists provide consultation services to parents and school personnel to explore solutions and generate interventions for students. If initial interventions prove unsuccessful, multidisciplinary team members may decide that an evaluation of a student is necessary. School Psychologists can evaluate students in the areas of intelligence, academic functioning, perceptual-motor functioning, behavior and personal adjustment. School Psychologists can also provide inservice training and parent education in the areas of self-esteem, parenting skills, special education, behavior management, child development and other related topics. Several Mississippi Bend AEA School Psychologists have done individual research on common childhood problems in order to provide insight and intervention recommendations for students, parents, teachers and administrators.