Polk County Public Schools is committed to cultural diversity. We believe we benefit from our varied backgrounds and beliefs. School psychologists support children and families from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or Sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, language spoken, homelessness, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by state and/or federal law.
As an integral part of the Student Services Department, Psychological Services is managed and supervised by a district-level administrator with training and experience in school psychology.
When Do Children Need a School Psychologist?
- Learning difficulties
- Behavioral concerns
- Attention problems
- Problems at home or with peers
- Fears about war, violence, and terrorism
- Depression and other mental health issues
- Coping with crisis and trauma
- Poverty, violence, or life changing event
- Advocacy of their learning and mental health needs
Resources:
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National Association of School Psychologists – Who Are School Psychologists?