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Who is the school
psychologist at Glen Peters?
The school
psychologist at Glen Peters
is Shirley Farnsworth, EdS.
Shirley received her degree
in school psychology from
Michigan State University.
She has worked as a school
psychologist since 1990.
What is the job of the
school psychologist at Glen
Peters?
The school
psychologist is responsible
for a variety of duties
which include:
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Psychological evaluation
of students to help
determine special
education eligibility
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Participation in the
Multidisciplinary Team
to assess appropriate
placement and
programming for students
-
Behavioral Intervention
planning for individual
students
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Facilitating the Parent
Support Group
-
Coordinating and
facilitating parent,
teacher, and ancillary
meetings to develop
individualized student
plans
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Assisting
parents with the process
of attaining
guardianship for their
adult children
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Consulting with families
and staff when referrals
are made either to or
from local school
districts
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Making
referrals to community
support agencies
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Conducting student
support groups which
encourage copying skills
and social skill
development
-
Facilitating a Sibling
Support Group for
brothers and sisters of
special needs students
-
Providing
Resources for families
regarding issues of
special needs children
and their families
How do I contact the school
psychologist?
You can reach
Shirley at her direct line
(586) 416-7148, or by
calling Glen Peters main
office at (586) 465-6251.
Resource Websites:
www.mccmh.net/
(Macomb
County Mental Health)
www.morcinc.org/
(Macomb Oakland
Regional Center)
www.selfesteemshop.com
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