Evaluating the Practices and Tasks of School Psychologists in School and Non-School Settings

Abstract

Despite school psychologists working in non-school settings since 1896, no studies have investigated the practices that these professionals engage in outside the schools. The purpose of this study was to explore the practices of school psychologists in school and non-school settings, such as state agencies and hospitals. Additionally, the researchers sought to uncover why school psychologists chose non-school settings to work in over schools. Insight is provided as to whether the NASP (2020) Practice Model domains were being applied in non-school settings. Findings suggest that the practices of school psychologists in school and non-school settings were aligned with the domains of the NASP Practice Model. Implications for practice, training, and future research regarding school psychologists in non-school settings are discussed.