Important Dates in School Psychology
The decade in which compulsory schooling began
What is the 1850's?
This was the primary role of early school psychologists.
What is testing and conducting assessments?
What is Free and Appropriate Public Education?
Known as the father of school psychology.
Who is Lightner Witmer?
The decade in which the field of school psychology began.
What is the 1890's?
This group mandated that school psychologists have to obtain a PhD to be called a professional psychologist.
What is the American Psychological Association (APA)?
This law, passed in 1974, mandates the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of educational records.
What is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?
The founder of the American Psychological Association.
Who is G. Stanley Hall?
One of the two time periods which bore the birth of school psychology.
What is the hybrid and/or thoroughbred years?
The current number of school psychology training programs (within 20).
What is 230-250 training programs?
This legislation in 1975 impacted services of children with disabilities in schools.
What is the Education for All Handicapped Children (EAHCA)?
Held the first title of school psychologist with the CT state board of Ed from 1915-1919.
Who is Arnold Lucius Gesell?