PA513: Unraveling the School Psychologist Shortage: Retention Insights and Systemic Solutions

Saturday, February 17, 2024
8:00 AM–8:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 9,10
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. gain a comprehensive understanding of the retention factors influencing school-based mental health (SBMH) providers, specifically school psychologists;
  2. identify and analyze the systems-level factors that contribute to school psychologist retention at the state, institution of higher education, and district levels;
  3. explore the similarities and differences in relation to retention factors between SBMH professions, such as school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers; and
  4. investigate geographical variations in retention factors for SBMH professions to identify region-specific challenges and opportunities for improving retention rates.

Description

Gain critical insights into retention factors and innovative recommendations to address the pressing shortage of school psychologists. Join us for actionable strategies at the state and district levels.

Presenter(s)

Amy K. McDiarmid, PhD, University of Denver
Robyn Thomas Pitts, PhD, University of Denver
Rachel M. Webster, University of Denver
Krista E. Klabo, Colorado Department of Education

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