The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 mandates that students with disabilities:

During a review of student behavior data, a school team finds that office referrals are disproportionately higher for students from a specific cultural group. What is the school psychologist’s most ethical systems-level response?

Ms. Harper, a school psychologist, is implementing a Tier 2 intervention to improve attention in students with ADHD. After four weeks, she notices inconsistent results across classrooms. She learns some teachers are skipping portions of the strategy. What is Ms. Harper’s best next step, aligned with principles of treatment fidelity?

The school psychologist implements a new group intervention to build resilience in students with frequent absences due to family instability. How should the psychologist evaluate program effectiveness?

When faced with an ethical dilemma, the first step a school psychologist should take is to:

A teacher seeks help from the school psychologist regarding a student’s declining academic performance. The psychologist begins by defining the problem, setting goals, and deciding how progress will be monitored. What consultation strategy is being used?

A student who was displaced by a house fire exhibits tearfulness, difficulty concentrating, and separation anxiety. What trauma-informed approach should the school psychologist take first?

When consulting with culturally diverse families, school psychologists should:

A high school experiences an increase in truancy and disengagement. The school psychologist recommends using universal screening tools. What is the primary purpose of this recommendation?

All of the following are key components of an effective school-wide threat assessment protocol EXCEPT: