School psychologists are prepared to intervene at the individual and system level, and develop, implement, and evaluate preventive programs.
School psychologists recognize schools as a crucial context for development.
An essential role of the school psychologist is synthesizing information on developmental mechanisms and contexts and translating it for adults who are responsible for promoting the healthy growth and development of children and youth in a wide range of educational contexts. Families who request diagnostic evaluations of learning disabilities and social problems and assistance with academic and behavioral problems at home and at school. Teachers, parents, and other adults to enhance their ability to provide healthy relationships and environments that promote learning and development. Organizations and agencies to promote contexts that are conducive to learning and development. Adverse social conditions that threaten healthy development in school and community, such as community and school violence, juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy, and substance abuse.