Psychological Services

Psychological Services are available as a related service when necessary for a student already identified as having a disability and are receiving special education services under an IEP.  These services are provided by either a school psychologist or a psychometrist.  Psychological Services may include:

         administering psychological and educational tests and other assessment procedures

         interpreting assessment results

         reviewing existing information, as well as obtaining, integrating and interpreting information about a student's behavior and conditions relating to learning in order to conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment

         services may also include the assistance in developing a positive Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) involving strategies for behavior interventions

         consulting with other school personnel and the parent regarding the appropriate program(s) to meet the student's unique needs as indicated by psychological tests, interviews, and behavioral evaluations