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A teacher frequently refers students of color for behavioral evaluations without supporting data. What is the most appropriate response from the school psychologist?

A teacher frequently sends disruptive students to the psychologist, but referrals drop after a private consultation. What consultation model was most likely used?

A parent becomes upset during a team meeting and expresses that past concerns were ignored. How should the school psychologist respond?

When beginning consultation with a teacher about a classroom problem, what approach should the school psychologist take?

A principal asks the school psychologist to assist with implementing a school-wide positive behavior intervention system (PBIS). What is the psychologist’s most appropriate initial role?

A bilingual student scores low on a vocabulary test administered in English. What should the school psychologist consider first?

When implementing school-wide initiatives, school psychologists should align practices with ___ to ensure they are data-driven, sustainable, and inclusive.

A student receiving small-group counseling begins to show escalating signs of anxiety. What is the school psychologist’s next best step?

During a review of academic performance data, the school psychologist notices that English language learners (ELLs) are underperforming in reading compared to their peers. What is the most appropriate systems-level response?

If a cognitive score is 90 and the standard error of measurement is 6, what does this suggest about the student’s likely score range?