Utah Admin. Code R277-306-2 - School Psychologist Preparation Programs
(1) A Utah institution of higher education
may seek approval by the Board for a school psychologist preparation program if
the program:
(a) results in a masters degree
or higher in school psychology;
(b)
meets the 2020 Standards for Graduate Preparation of School Psychologists
created by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP);
(c) prepares candidates to provide
comprehensive and integrated services across the ten general domains of school
psychology as defined in the 2020 Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School
Psychological Services;
(d)
prepares candidates to follow the 2020 National Association of School
Psychologists Professional Standards and apply those standards and competencies
in compliance with Utah law; and
(e) includes school-based clinical
experiences for a candidate to observe, practice skills, and reflect on
practices that:
(i) are significant in
number, depth, breadth, and duration; and
(ii) are progressively more
complex.
(2)
For a program applicant accepted after January 1, 2020, a school psychologist
preparation program shall require multiple opportunities for a program
applicant to successfully demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills
gained through the program in a school-based setting in each of the following:
(a) administering varied models and methods
of assessment and data collection for:
(i)
identifying strengths and needs of students;
(ii) developing effective services and
programs for students; and
(iii)
measuring progress and outcomes for students;
(b) implementing varied models and strategies
of consultation, collaboration, and communication with individuals, families,
groups, and systems;
(c)
implementing varied strategies that promote social-emotional functioning and
mental health in students; and collecting and analyzing data for evaluation and
support of effective practices at the individual, group, and systems
levels.
(3) An individual
that holds the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential
issued by NASP meets the out of state licensing requirement for a professional
school psychologist license area of concentration detailed in Subsection
R277-301-6(6).
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