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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 mandates that students with disabilities:

A school psychologist collaborates with a local agency to support families experiencing housing insecurity. What type of strategy is this?

A school psychologist wants to create inclusive practices for LGBTQ+ students. Which action best reflects NASP 2020’s Domain 8?

A teacher seeks help from the school psychologist regarding a student’s declining academic performance. The psychologist begins by defining the problem, setting goals, and deciding how progress will be monitored. What consultation strategy is being used?

A student with a history of academic frustration often shuts down when given writing assignments. What is the most appropriate support strategy?

A bilingual student performs significantly below average on a verbal reasoning subtest in English. What should the school psychologist consider first?

A district-wide review shows that students receiving Tier 2 supports are not making expected progress. What systems-level action should the school psychologist take first?

A teacher wants to refer a student to Special Education for behavior issues. The school psychologist discovers the family recently experienced a traumatic event. What is the most appropriate next step?

What is the appropriate response when a parent requests to see their child’s psychological evaluation report?

A student becomes physically aggressive when asked to complete non-preferred tasks. A behavior plan is in place, but outbursts continue. What should the school psychologist do next?