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

2. 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

3. 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)
Michigan Critical Shortage List
Ideal ratio of school psychologists to students is 1: (NASP Practice Model, 2010)
A totally non-representative sample of 12 local SP reveals ratios of 1:1063 and 1:2.9 buildings

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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?
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