Psychologists
Fran Blakey - Non-Public Schools; Leonard Kirtz -
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Michael Burke - Chaney High School, Rayen Early College (REC), Youngstown Early College (YEC) [email protected]
Helena Chambers - Kirkmere Elementary, William Holmes McGuffey Elementary, Volney Elementary -
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Heather Frank - Harding Elementary, Mahoning County High School, Non-Public Schools -
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Stephanie Gordon - Gifted Assessments, Preschool PAINT Assessments, Paul C Bunn Elementary, Taft Elementary, Williamson Elementary, Wilson Elementary -
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Ashleigh Young - East High School, Martin Luther King Elementary, MCCTC - [email protected]
What do Psychologists do?
Psychologists conduct testing to help determine a student's eligibility for Special Education services. They conduct classroom observations of students and provide collaborative consultations to teachers, parents and mental health/service providers. Psychologists provide interpretation of psychological records and data.
What types of assessments do Psychologists conduct?
Psychologists provide the following individualized assessments:
- Play-based assessments for preschool children (PAINT)
- Transition testing for special needs preschool students entering Kindergarten
- Testing for early entrance into Kindergarten
- Initial assessments for children suspected of having a disability
- Triennial evaluations (every 3 years) for continued special education eligibility
How are Psychologists part of the educational Team?
Psychologists assist in determining eligibility for Special Education services. Students suspected of having a disability may be identified as qualifying in one of the following areas: Specific Learning Disability; Cognitive Disability; Autism; Other Health Impaired; Emotional Disturbance; Multiple Disabilities; Hearing Impairment; Visual Impairment; Deaf-Blindness; Orthopedic Impairment; Traumatic Brain Injury; Speech/Language Impairment; or Developmental Delay (Preschool Only).