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School psychology challenges and benefits

branch of psychology concerned with academic performance and intervention

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 12, 2026
Entity authorityQ11160374
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School psychology is a field that applies principles from educational psychology, developmental psychology, community psychology, and behavior analysis to meet the learning and behavioral health needs of children and adolescents. It is an area of applied psychology practiced by a school psychologist. They often collaborate with educators, families, school leaders, community members, and other professionals to create safe and supportive school environments.

They carry out psychological testing, psychoeducational assessment, intervention, prevention, counseling, and consultation in the ethical, legal, and administrative codes of their profession.

It combines ideas from different types of psychology to help students succeed in school. These professionals focus on both learning and behavior. They support students who are struggling with academic skills, emotional issues, or social challenges. They work with teachers and families to find the best ways to help each student. By creating safe, supportive school environments, school psychologists help all students reach their full potential.

Historical foundations

School psychology dates back to the beginning of American psychology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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