Evaluation

• Evaluate eligibility for special services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Determine social-emotional development and mental health status.
• Evaluate learning environments.

Intervention

• Provide or refer students to help resolve interpersonal, social, or family problems that interfere with school performance.
• Help families and schools manage crises such as death, illness, or community trauma.

Prevention

• Design programs for children at risk of failing at school.
• Develop programs to make schools safer and more effective learning environments.
• Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services directed at improving psychological and physical health.

Research and Planning

• Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs.
• Use evidence-based research to develop and/or recommend effective interventions.