Addressing the School Psychologist Shortage through High quality Internships Amy Campbell, Ph.D., Grand Valley University Jana Auperlee, Ph.D., Michigan State University

Panel Members Jennifer Headley Norman, Holland Public Schools Christine Robertson, Muskegon Public Schools Megan Lloyd, Grand Ledge Public Schools Trisha Hassett in ionia- Megan Lloyd- Grand Ledge

School Psychologist Shortage Nearly 50% of school psychologists nationally were expected to leave the field by 2015, with a full two-thirds expected to leave by 2020 (Brock, 2015) 2017-18 Michigan Critical Shortage List Ideal ratio of school psychologists to students is 1:500-700 (NASP Practice Model, 2010) A totally non-representative sample of 12 local SP reveals ratios of 1:1063 and 1:2.9 buildings

Recruitment Strategies Advertise the benefits Use job postings to sell the field Increase the visibility of job openings Devise incentives for entering the field Create awareness of the shortage

Retention Strategies Mentorship Comprehensive Role aligning with NASP Standards Professional and Administrative Supervision High Quality Professional Development Advocate Recognition/Rewards

Internships Culminating graduate school experience Typically 3rd year of training 1200 Hours required (NASP) 2 hours per week of supervision Certified Psychologist at least 3 years (NASP) Paid or Unpaid Michigan: Most interns qualify for Preliminary School Psychologist Certificate

Why an Intern in your District? Benefit of Recent Training in Best Practice Coordination/Support from University Trainers Intern’s ability to handle a caseload MTSS Implementation Academic and Behavioral Consultation Systems Level Support Conducting Evaluations

Recruiting Interns Advertise MASP NASP Job Websites District Human Resource Website Email Michigan University Coordinators Offer Stipend Reflect NASP Comprehensive Model of Practice

Panel Q & A What is your current role and school district? Describe your internship model Do your interns get stipends? If so, where is the funding from? What do you view as the benefits of having an intern? How do you structure supervision? -----