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Memory Tips for Students
updated October 29, 2010
As exam time approaches students often find themselves overwhelmed with the amount of information they need to remember. Teachers wisely tell their students to review in each subject as they go...
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My name is Lisa Brentlinger and I am the School Psychologist for The Wolf Branch School District.
School Psychology is a field that blends the research and practice of psychology and education in order to help children and adolescents academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. School psychologists 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.
The practice of school psychology includes the provision of consultation, evaluation, and intervention services. As consultation specialists, school psychologists collaborate with teachers, parents and administrators to find effective interventions to address learning and behavior problems. School psychologists use observational data, standardized psychological assessment, and curriculum-based assessments to determine a student’s academic and instructional needs and subsequent eligibility for special education services. School psychologists assist student support teams with implementation of evidenced-based interventions, monitoring a student’s response to intervention, and adjusting educational goals and environmental supports accordingly. In addition, school psychologists provide counseling services related to interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance. Traditionally, school psychologists have been in the role of assessment. However, many have the professional expertise to be a key player in Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) as well as Positive Behavior Support (PBS) or other systems-wide academic or behavioral interventions.
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My name is Susan Solsten and I am the School Social Worker at Wolf Branch Elementary and Middle School.
School Social Workers are trained professionals who are available to help children adjust socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We bring unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student support services team. We are instrumental in furthering the purpose of the schools - to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence.
School social workers are hired by school districts to enhance the district's ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school and community collaboration is the key to achieving that mission
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Wolf Branch School District 113
Lisa Brentlinger & Susan Solsten
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