Intro to School Psychology

Catalog description

What is School Psychology? This course explores how to synthesize information of development and contexts of young children and adolescents in both public and private school settings K-12 grades. We will gain an understanding of both education and developmental problems that children face and how it can impact learning. We will look at how learning instructions, behaviors and mental health can play a tremendous role in supporting all students during their learning trajectory and experience. Tools/interventions will be examined and explored in how they can be used to improve academic achievement, create safe classroom and building environments, strengthen professional partnerships with families and teachers, and how to support diverse learners (bilingualism and English language learners). Lastly, we will focus on creating positive mental health and behavioral support for all children and adolescents.