A step-by-step protocol for the first 48 hours, built for real schools with limited time and staff.
Why this matters
School psychologists balance assessment, intervention, and advocacy every day. This piece offers a practical, evidence-informed approach you can adapt to your own setting, with concrete steps you can use this week.
The goal is not perfection — it is progress that is measurable, equitable, and sustainable.
We close with a short checklist for your next team meeting, plus pointers to tools that cut paperwork and protect time for the work only you can do.
Putting it into practice
Start small: pick one workflow, measure a baseline, and iterate. Share what you learn so the whole building benefits — not just one caseload.