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Continuing education and school psychology: A review of state requirements
Author(s) -
Hynd George W.,
Schakel Jacqueline A.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6807(198107)18:3<303::aid-pits2310180310>3.0.co;2-w
Subject(s) - continuing education , school psychology , psychology , state (computer science) , medical education , professional psychology , professional association , professional development , pedagogy , public relations , political science , medicine , clinical psychology , algorithm , computer science , burnout
Continuing professional education has become increasingly important over the past several years. Recognizing that school psychologists need to update skills on a regular basis, professional organizations in school psychology have developed programs for continuing education. While the interest to participate in such programs seems high, possible conflicts with the requirements of state departments of education may prevent such programs from achieving their potential for success. A survey was conducted to determine present standards for continuing education of school psychologists among state departments of education. The results of this survey are discussed and recommendations are offered to local and state school psychology organizations.