This session will address ethical responsibilities of school psychologists. Resources will be presented and utilized to take a problem-solving approach to resolving ethical dilemmas. Scenarios will be discussed that are relevant to practice in the current climate of crisis response related to the pandemic, the intersection of law, procedure and unspoken rules, and other related issues raised by practitioners throughout the state.

The session will also examine elements of social justice and school psychology. Participants will examine their own understanding of social justice and relate that to the daily practice of school psychology.  In addition, elements of systemic issues related to racism, privilege, disproportionality, and implicit bias will be examined.  Strategies for reducing the negative impact and promoting systems that are more just will be discussed.

PRESENTER: Ashley Arnold, M.A.  LSSP, NCSP