COVID-19 Resources for School Psychologists

DISCLAIMER: The materials referenced on this web page are optional educational resources for schools. ASPP has not evaluated all of these resources and does not endorse any of the information on these pages. This information is solely a set of curated resources for you to use at your discretion. Check with your state department of education and local education authority about requirements for instruction.

PRACTICING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: The following table includes information to support your practice as a school psychologist with a focus on indirect service delivery.

Content	Links
Considerations for Returning to School from COVID-19 Closures	Considerations for Academic Assessments and Interventions Upon the Return to School (NASP) Mental Health Toolkit for Returning to School (PCOM)
Expanding your role during COVID-19 Disruptions	Hear from colleagues in PA -  Dr. David Lillenstein - https://youtu.be/da3yZVg4HsY Dr. Gordon Hall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z0nXGe7zW0 Dr. Amber Sessoms - https://youtu.be/4R7Srd9p_yw  Dr. Jessica Dirsmith -- https://youtu.be/pvLrv1jjh88
Virtual Service Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions	Virtual Service Delivery in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions (2020) Legal and Ethical Considerations for Remote School Psychological Services (NASP, 2020) Teleassessment with Children and Adolescents During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic and Beyond: Practice and Policy Implications (Farmer et al., 2020) Conducting Psychoeducational Assessments During the COVID-19 Crisis: the Danger of Good Intentions (Farmer et al., 2020)
Telehealth Services	Considerations for Delivery of School Psychological Telehealth Services (NASP, 2017) Teletherapy Considerations for School Psychologists (Erbacher, 2020) Telehealth: Virtual Services Delivery Updated Recommendations (NASP, 2020)
NASP Resources Related to COVID-19	NASP's webpage of resources related to COVID-19
Professional Development	NASP's Online Learning Center APA Webinar Series on Telehealth (Free) PDE Standards Aligned System - Register for Access to Free Courses PATTAN Trainings Cultural and Linguistic Webinar Series CBITS Training and Resources Trauma-Informed Practices Training - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction CDC ACES Training Webinar Series on Creating Trauma-Responsive Schools National Child Traumatic Stress Network eLearning Courses PaTTAN School Psych and Social Worker Trainings Understanding Trauma - Free Webinar Series through June 2020
Related Organizations’ COVID-19 Practitioner Resources	American Psychological Association American School Counselor Association  Free Council for Exceptional Children Membership
Guidance on Providing FAPE for Students with Disabilities Through Remote Instruction	Guidance on Equitable Practices for Home-Based Learning - Perry Zirkel (Lehigh)  U.S. Department of Education Guidance for Providing FAPE Through Remote Instruction
Maintaining Relationships with Children	Search Institute Checklist on Developmental Relationships
Grief Resources	NASP Guidelines for Responding to Death in COVID-19

SELF-CARE: Utilizing self-care, related healthy habits, and coping strategies when faced with everyday challenges as well as more significant stressors is critical. The following table provides self-care strategies for school psychologists.

Content	Links
Self-Care for School Psychologists (Dirsmith & Fidazzo, 2020)	Self Care Insight Article
Self-Care for School Psychologists (NASP)	NASP Self Care Strategies
Mindfulness Strategies	Positive Psychology Mindfulness Exercises
Preventing Loneliness	Preventing Loneliness Despite Social Distancing

WORKING REMOTELY: The following table provides you with tips on working remotely.

Content	Links
Remote Meetings	Google: Advanced Meeting Hangout Capabilities for Educators Zoom: Unlimited Meeting Time for Basic Accounts; Free to Sign Up GoToMeeting: Free Meeting Options
Guidelines for Working Remotely	NASP Guidelines for Virtual Service Delivery
Tips on Working from Home	Working from Home Suggestions Daily Schedule_Exemplar_School Psychologist