School Psychology

School Psychology

Welcome to the PaTTAN School Psychology initiative webpage. School psychologists are instrumental to the success of Pennsylvania’s students, from early childhood through high school graduation. Considered experts in assessment, consultation, and intervention, school psychologists work closely with students, teachers, specialists, and families to create safe, positive, supportive learning environments for all children. The mission of the PaTTAN School Psychology initiative is to help support school psychologists in providing comprehensive services to meet the needs of every student across the Commonwealth.
 

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Videos

Considerations for Psychological Counseling as a Related Service (Part 1) minutes

Considerations for Psychological Counseling as a Related Service (Part 2) minutes

Enhancing Decision Making Within Tiered Systems Using Early Literacy Data minutes

School Psychologists as Change Agents Part 3 of 3: Decision Making in MTSS for Math 02:59:51 minutes

School-Based Practitioners Supporting Students with Mental Health Needs in the School Environment 01:52:05 minutes

School Psychology Exemplars from the Field: Expanding the Role of the School Psychologist 02:39:32 minutes

School Psychologists as Change Agents Creating a District Data 02:34:04 minutes

The Role of the School Psychologist in Secondary Transition Planning 01:54:14 minutes

Ethics for School Psychologists: Contemporary Considerations 01:53:03 minutes

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Resources

Assessment of Reading Difficulties Within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) It is recommended that dyslexia assessment occurs within the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). In order to enhance early literacy outcomes and mitigate reading risk, this publication provides a dyslexia assessment guidance offered within the context of MTSS.

Psychological Counseling as a Related Service This publication is designed to provide local educational agencies (LEAs) with the information needed to identify students who are eligible for Psychological Counseling as a Related Service, to implement these services, and to monitor students' progress as they receive the services.

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Consultants

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- State Lead

Jennifer Collins PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Erica Kaurudar PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Scott Semow PaTTAN - WEST

Chanda Telleen PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Gina Spicknall-Cook PaTTAN - EAST

Heather Poremba PaTTAN - WEST

Brynne Rice PaTTAN - EAST

Lydia Svetkovich Emeigh PaTTAN - WEST

Marissa Deleel PaTTAN - WEST

Tim Runge PaTTAN - CENTRAL