School Psychologist how-to
How to Support Students After a School Crisis
Early support helps students recover.
Quick answer
Early support helps students recover. In short: meet; identify; share, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Meet the crisis team.
Identify students most affected.
Share facts with staff.
Open support rooms.
Contact families.
Follow up in the weeks after.
Safety reminders for school psychologists
- Follow mandatory reporting laws
- Follow threat assessment procedures
- Protect confidential records
- Use test materials securely
Key terms
Psychoeducational evaluation · IEP · IDEA · Specific learning disability · Cognitive assessment · FBA: see the full school psychologist glossary.