Tips for School Psychology Internship Tips for School Psychology Internship Fieldwork Informational Video 2021 about Poway Unified School District The PUSD School Psychology Internship Program is focused on developing the skills for professional competencies across multiple domains, by developing the capabilities to meet the demands of varied school settings. Our collaborative approach promotes exposure in learning areas such as prevention, intervention, counseling, consultation, and assessment.
Internships are based on the guidelines set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). PUSD provides interns the opportunity to work with a variety of student populations and perform a wide range of school psychologist duties in order to meet their university requirement and obtain the Pupil Personnel Services Credential. All interns are assigned at both elementary and secondary levels, allowing for supervision of two school psychologists throughout the year. Individual interests and
With 39 school sites, each with specialized programs, interns have the opportunity to experience various settings. Placement opportunities include comprehensive general education elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized settings including school programs for students with emotional and behavioral needs, early childhood/preschool special education, private school, and students with significant cognitive or developmental needs.