The purpose of the School Psychologist, also known as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) is to provide assessments to determine the presence or absence of emotional disturbance and autism, provide behavioral consultation and counseling, develop behavior intervention plans, assist with crisis intervention, and present staff development.
The purpose of the Special Education Counselor is to provide direct services to elementary and secondary special education students. In addition, they facilitate communication and coordination between school, home and other related services; other services include individual, group and crisis counseling and assessments.