Considerations Related to the Delivery of School Psychological Services Children from birth to school age, students in regular and special education and adults may need school psychological services. Psychologists work in a collaborative relationship with parents and other professionals in education to improve the educational climate so that students will benefit from learning opportunities. School psychologists empower educators and parents through collaborative decision-making. When conflicts occur in understanding and implementing the intervention alternatives available for students, psychologists facilitate resolution of such conflicts. School psychologists, based on their professional judgment, draw from a variety of assessment techniques to adequately evaluate a student and the conditions affecting that student.
School psychologists work to develop effective interventions in a collaborative relationship.
Effective interventions contain a precise definition of the goal and specific actions needed to bring about the desired behavior change. The intended result of an intervention is the improvement of performance and resolution or adjustment of the presenting problem. Direct and frequent monitoring of the target behavior is an essential component in the ongoing decision-making process. School psychologists utilize their skills in measurement to assist in the development of valid means to monitor progress. School psychologists are typically employed by the educational system but their training is also applicable to work in other settings.