SPSY 6906 - Role and Function of the School Psychologist
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30221,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carrie Jackson
Professional Qualifications:
Ed.D. (Youngstown State University, 2026), D.Ed. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2013), BCBA (Penn State University, 2005)
Assistant Professor; Program Director
Email: crjackson01@ysu.edu
Office: Office: Beeghly College of Education - #4110
Office Phone: 330.941.3162
Additional Contact Methods:
https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
I respond to all emails by the next business day.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Jackson (she/her/hers)
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Course Description
Upon completion of this course, students will have a working knowledge and in-depth understanding of the profession of school psychology. This knowledge and understanding will provide the framework and basis upon which they will build the skills and knowledge required for entrance into the internship experience.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | School Psychology, Second Edition | Grapin, S. L. & Kranzler, J. H. | |
| Optional | School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices, Third Edition | Merrell, K.W., Ervin, R.A., & Gimpel-Peacock, G.A. | |
| Optional | Case studies in school psychology: Applying Standards for Professional Practice, Second Edition | Rahill, S.A. & Kaiser, L. T. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 6/30 | None | Program Orientation, Course Overview (F2F) | Review of Course Syllabus |
| Thu | 7/2 | Chapter 1 | Introduction to the Field of School Psychology (VIRTUAL - https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01) | Identify Presentation Groups; Case Study |
| Tue | 7/7 | Chapters 2 & 3 | Historical Context of School Psychology; Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Data-Driven Problem Solving (VIRTUAL - https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01) | Case Study |
| Thu | 7/9 | None | Presentation: Why I decided to become a school psychologist (F2F) | Individual Presentations |
| Tue | 7/14 | Chapter 4 | Diversity & Multicultural Issues in School Psychology (VIRTUAL - https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01) | Assigned Readings |
| Thu | 7/16 | Chapters 5 & 6 | Training and Credentialing; School Psychology: Employment, Opportunities, & Challenges; 2020 NASP Professional Standards Review (F2F) | Assigned Readings |
| Tue | 7/21 | None | NASP Online Activities; Practitioner/Educator Interviews; Group Presentation Preparation (NO CLASS MEETING) | Project/Presentation Work; Paper Due for NASP Online Activities Project |
| Thu | 7/23 | Chapter 7; NASP Ethical Problem Solving Worksheet | Legal & Ethical Issues in School Psychology (F2F) | Breakout Group Discussions – Ethical Dilemmas; Case Study |
| Tue | 7/28 | Chapters 8 & 12 | Assessment; Research & Evaluation (VIRTUAL - https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01) | Case Study |
| Thu | 7/30 | Chapters 9 & 10 | Prevention & Intervention (Academic Performance & Social-Emotional, Behavioral & Mental Health ) – (F2F) | Apply for OSPA Membership; Case Study |
| Tue | 8/4 | Chapter 11 | Consultation; Systems Change; Exam Review (VIRTUAL - https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01) | Case Study |
| Thu | 8/6 | None | Final Exam; Discussions regarding School Psychologist/Educator Interviews (F2F) | Exam; Share Interview Findings with Class |
| Tue | 8/11 | None | Candidate Presentations (Role of the School Psychologist); Course Evaluation (VIRTUAL - https://ysu.webex.com/meet/crjackson01) | Group Presentations |
| Thu | 8/13 | None | Final Project (NO CLASS MEETING) | Final Project (Personal Position Papers) - UPLOAD TO SL&L |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.