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The Alabama Association of School Psychologists strives to: -serve the mental health and educational needs of all children and youth in Alabama, and assist in the development of educational practices -advance education through professional development opportunities -serve as an informant to the public about the services and practice of psychology in the schools -promote and uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional practice in psychological services in the schools in the state of Alabama AASP is an affiliate of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). | ||
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AASP is an association of both school psychologists and psychometrists. School psychometrists have a master's degree and state certification in School Psychometry. School psychologists have an educational specialist or doctoral degree and both state and national certification.
School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school. School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education. They must complete a minimum of a Specialist-level degree program (60 graduate semester credits) that includes a 1200-hour internship and emphasizes preparation in the following: data-based decision making, consultation and collaboration, effective instruction, child development, student diversity and development, school organization, prevention, intervention, mental health, learning styles, behavior, research, and program evaluation. School psychologists must be certified and/or licensed by the state in which they work. They also may be nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB). National Association of School Psychologists."What is a School Psychologist?. NASP, 2000. Web SOURCE. 28 Mar 2010. <http://www.nasponline.org/about_sp/whatis.aspx>. | ||
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