Respecialization as a school psychologist: Education, training, and supervision for school practice

Professional psychology is facing a looming crisis. On one hand, there is an oversupply of clinical psychologists—a group generally facing decreasing salaries and growing competition. On the other hand, there is a shortage of school psychologists—a group experiencing increasing salaries and expanded role opportunities. Unfortunately, though, educators and practitioners have not fully addressed the issue of respecialization. In a basic way, just as a physician who changes specialties pursues rigorous, 3‐year residency training, so psychologists interested in changing specialties should complete appropriate respecialization. This article explores the issues, controversies, and dynamics involved with respecialization. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Psychol Schs 41: 473–480, 2004.