School Psychologists
WHO ARE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS?
WHO ARE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS?
WHO ARE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS?
School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. (NASP, National Association of School Psychologists)
MEET OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS!
MEET OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS!
MEET OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS!
Lakeside High School (Grades 8 through 12)
Gabe Beadle
Gabe Beadle
Email: gabe.beadle@aacs.net
(440) 993-2522
(440) 993-2522
Erie Intermediate (Grades 4-7)
Nicole Myers
Email: nicole.myers@aacs.net
(440) 992-1260
Superior Intermediate (Grades K-3)
Superior Intermediate (Grades K-3)
Allisa Lasko
Email: allissa.lasko@aacs.net
(440) 992-1270Michigan Primary (Preschool)
Sarah Baez
Email: sarah.baez@aacs.net
(440) 992-1250
Students attending outside of district (A-tech, St. John, Happy Hearts, Building Bridges, Re-Ed, etc.)
Shaunna Chiacchiero
Email: shaunna.chiacchiero@aacs.net
(440) 993-2522
Sarah Baez
Email: sarah.baez@aacs.net
(440) 992-1250
Students attending outside of district (A-tech, St. John, Happy Hearts, Building Bridges, Re-Ed, etc.)
Shaunna Chiacchiero
Email: shaunna.chiacchiero@aacs.net
(440) 993-2522
WHAT DO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS DO?
WHAT DO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS DO?
WHAT DO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS DO?
School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. At AACS our school psychologists:
- Conduct psychological and academic assessments
- Support teachers in individualizing instruction and interventions
- Monitor student progress
- Collect and interpret student and classroom data
- Reduce inappropriate referrals to special education
- Assess student emotional and behavioral needs
- Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
- Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools
- Assess diverse learning needs
- Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds
- Effectively communicate with parents about student assessments
- Support social-emotional learning
- Assess school climate and improve school connectedness
- Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention services
- Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
- Assist in navigating special education processes
- Connect families with community service providers when necessary
- Help effectively engage families with teachers and other school staff
- Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Help students transition between school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs
- Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data
- Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes
- Plan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels