School psychologists help students with learning and behavioral problems. They work with teachers and parents to improve a student’s school experience.

School psychologists evaluate students' needs through observation, assessments, and discussions with teachers and parents. They evaluate students of all abilities including those with learning disabilities as well as those who qualify for gifted and talented programs.

Based on their observations and assessment scores, school psychologists develop individualized education plans.

Psychologists work with students, teachers, family members, and school administrators. They also work with speech-language therapists and other educational therapists.

Psychologists may make suggestions to teachers for ways to improve the learning environment in the classroom to address the particular needs of a student. They might suggest different parenting techniques to improve the home environment.

While most school psychologists work in public or private school settings, some work in clinics, mental health institutes, state agencies, hospitals, or doctor's offices.