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School Psychologists' Perceptions of Educators on Special Assignment

Little, Erika D
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1625869254458813

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2021, Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), University of Dayton, School Psychology.
The field of school psychology is currently facing a shortage that has impacted states across the nation. This study examined data gathered from individual interviews of currently licensed school psychologists within the state of Ohio who have worked with an educator on special assignment due to the shortage of trained school psychologists within the state. The study aimed to gather more information regarding school psychologists’ perceptions of this practice including any benefits or drawbacks that they had experienced or anticipated. Analysis of the interviews resulted in four broad themes, variation in the role of an educator on special assignment, need, concerns, benefits/opportunities, and solutions. Interviewees indicated a clear need for support based upon the shortage and clerical demands, while also revealing concerns surrounding potential misuse of the position, a lack of opportunity to work with students, and inconsistent background/training for the role. Some of the benefits noted included reduced burnout and additional time to engage in consultation and other practice. While the use of educators on special assignment is one potential solution being utilized within the state of Ohio, additional proposals for solutions such as clerical support/paperwork reductions, more trained school psychologists/graduate programs, more flexible training opportunities, and pay commensurate with education were also revealed. Recommendations for future discussions to provide clarification of this role and explore other potential solutions to the shortage both within Ohio and nationally are provided.
Sawyer Hunley, Dr. (Committee Chair)
Susan Davies, Dr. (Committee Member)
David Dolph, Dr. (Committee Member)
83 p.
Education; Psychology; School Counseling
school psychology shortage; educator on special assignment; potential solutions to school psychology shortage; school psychology assistant; ODE memo

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  • Little, E. D. (2021). School Psychologists' Perceptions of Educators on Special Assignment [Electronic thesis or dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1625869254458813

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Little, Erika. School Psychologists' Perceptions of Educators on Special Assignment. 2021. University of Dayton, Electronic thesis or dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1625869254458813.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Little, Erika. "School Psychologists' Perceptions of Educators on Special Assignment." Electronic thesis or dissertation, University of Dayton, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1625869254458813

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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