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Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed the week of November 10-14, 2008, as a time to recognize the contribution of School Psychology in the education of Georgia's children.

In the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, there are 15 School Psychologists assigned to serve each of the county's schools and education centers. School Psychologists provide a wide variety of services, including the evaluation and diagnosis of children. School Psychologists assist teachers and administrators by providing information about the student's intellectual, academic, social, and emotional needs. Additional services provided to children include counseling and crisis intervention. School Psychology training requires approximately three years of intensive graduate work, field experience and a full-time internship in addition to meeting state certification requirements.

School Psychologists perform other duties that serve school personnel and parents, as well as the students. They are available for consultation or training and provide information about issues such as Response To Intervention, learning disabilities, behavior management, discipline, emotional problems, and test interpretation.

During School Psychology Week, SCCPSS will recognize and honor the unique contribution and tremendous impact that professional school psychologists have in helping students achieve school success.