PO714: An Examination of Bilingual School Psychologists Graduate Training Experiences

  • PMD: 8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 1: Promoting Diversity and Multicultural Competence in School Psychology

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand the training experiences of bilingual school psychologists,
  2. recognize the necessary competencies for bilingual school psychology trainees, and
  3. identify areas for improved school psychology training.

Description

This qualitative study explores the training experiences of 16 bilingual school psychologists. Findings highlight areas for improved training and the benefits of applied bilingual practices as trainees.

Presenter(s)

Ingrid Kaiser Silva, The University of Arizona
Celeste B. Vega Torres, The University of Arizona
Ana L. Martinez, The University of Arizona
Elaina N. Espinosa, The University of Arizona

Contributor(s)

Desiree Vega, Adriana E. Kendrick-Perez, Victoria H. Cooper

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