Overview of the Office of Psychological Services in BCPS:
School Psychologists provide equitable access to a comprehensive and integrated continuum of psychological services, including prevention, intervention, consultation and assessment to support students, families, and staff. The goal of these services is to improve academic achievement, behavioral health, and social-emotional well-being for all students. Below is a description of the prevention, intervention, consultation, and assessment services offered by school psychologists in BCPS.
Prevention: participating in and supporting school-wide and targeted group prevention frameworks such as the Schoolwide Positive Behavior Plan (SWPBP), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Intervention: providing direct services to students, providing training to families and staff, supporting educationally oriented interventions, and conducting Threat Assessments.
Consultation: collaborating with staff, families, and community providers to support student learning and behavior.
Assessment: collecting and interpreting information about student learning and behavior to enable more effective decision-making for student support and intervention planning.
For additional information please read the Role of the BCPS School Psychologist in Prevention, Intervention, Consultation, and Assessment.
The OPS by the Numbers Document graphically depicts the services offered by the BCPS school psychologists during the School Year 2024-2025.
BCPS Policies and Rules related to the work of the Office of Psychological Services:
Policy 5430: Psychological Services and Positive Behavior Supports
Rule 5430: Psychological Services and Positive Behavior Supports
Policy 5500: Code of Student Conduct
Rule 5500: Code of Student Conduct
Policy 5510: Positive School Climate
Rule 5510: Positive School Climate