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School psychology in Canada has evolved in recent years from being comprised mainly of “testers” to being regarded as an important partner in promoting the psychological and educational needs of children and supporting the mandates of our educational systems. As well, school psychology is now recognized as an area of specialization within professional psychology, and graduate training programs follow a more prescribed curriculum, especially at the doctoral level. This survey is intended to provide a glimpse at the current practices and profession of Canadian school psychology as viewed by the practitioners.

Au Canada, la psychologie scolaire a récemment évolué où les ‘examinateurs’ sont maintenant considéré comme des partenaires important dans la promotion des besoins psychologiques et éducatifs d’enfants et dans la promotion des mandats fondamentaux de nos systèmes éducatifs. De plus, la psychologie scolaire est maintenant reconnue comme une spécialité dans la psychologie professionnelle et les programmes de formation suivent un programme d’enseignement plus prescrit, surtout au niveau du doctorat. Le but de cette enquête est de fournir un aperçu des practiques actuelles et de la psychologie scolaire canadienne du point de vue des praticiens.

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School Psychology in Canada

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