Psychological Services

 

 

School psychologists ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy and supportive environment. They are school-based mental health professionals trained in both psychology and education. Psychological services are available to all students.

School psychologists can be contacted by calling their assigned school, or by contacting Dr. Christina N. Conolly, Director of Psychological Services at 240-740-5640.

2019-2020 School Psychologist Assignments by School

2019-2020 School Psychologist Assignments by Staff Name

 School Psychologist Internship Opportunities

Internship applications for the 2020-2021 school year will be accepted November 1, 2019 - December 2, 2019.

About School Psychologists

School psychologists are uniquely skilled in:

• instructional consultation
• collaboration
• behavior management
• social skill development
• psychological assessment
• identification of exceptionalities

They have the knowledge, skill, and experience to work in partnership with other school staff members and parents and apply psychological, mental health and child development approaches to enhance academic achievement and social-emotional learning.

MCPS school psychologists work in a variety of programs and setting such as Head Start programs, special and general education schools, alternative programs, and the bilingual assessment team.

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