School Psychology Services

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School psychologists are the mental health professionals who help children and youth overcome barriers to success in school, at home, and in life. They use many different strategies to address individual needs, as well as enhance systems that support students on school and district-wide levels.

School psychologists lower barriers to healthy learning and behavior through intervention, prevention, assessment, consultation, and advocacy. School psychologists work with parents, educators, and other mental health service providers to help each child develop resiliency, competence, and self esteem, resulting in improving the lives and learning of children and youth. (National Association of School Psychologists, 2004).

The School Psychology & Special Education Evaluation Specialist focuses their work on supporting school psychologists and school social workers in schools in Colorado. They can provide support in the areas of special education evaluation and eligibility, Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports, and mental health for students with disabilities. If you have questions regarding licensing, please contact the Colorado Department of Education Licensing Team directly (information below under "Resources"). If you have questions relating to private practice, please contact the Department of Regulatory Agencies (information below under "Resources").

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Licensing Information​

• Licensing Standards
• Special Service Provider Endorsements
• Department of Education Licensing Office 
  • Send an Email: CDELicensing@cde.state.co.us
  • Call Us: 303-866-6628
• Please note, this position is not an expert in licensing and if you have specific questions, it is best to contact licensing office.

Department of Regulatory Agencies 

• Department of Regulatory Agencies 
• Phone: 303-894-7855 or 1-800-886-7675 (Toll Free outside the Denver metro area)
• Email: DORA_Customercare@state.co.us
• Please note, this position does not support school psychologists or social workers in private practice.

CDE Resources

• Mental Health
• School Psychology Services
• School Social Work Services
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Behavior
• Colorado PBIS
• CDE - Professional Development
• Technical Assistance Documents
• Instructional Unit Samples - Comprehensive Health (includes Social and Emotional Wellness)
• Brain Injury in Children/Youth: A Manual for Educators 2013 (PDF)
• Technical Assistance (TA) for the Office of Special Education

Professional Organizations

• Colorado Society of School Psychologists
• National Association of School Psychologists
• Colorado School Social Work Association
• University Training Programs in Colorado:
  • University of Colorado at Denver
  • University of Denver
  • University of Northern Colorado
• Colorado Bilingual School Mental Health Network