And we're off! The school season is about to begin starting with trainings and meetings for two weeks (for me at least).
I start with Mandt training. For those who don't know what this is (I didn't) it is s a systematic training program designed to help you descalate yourself and other people.
http://www.mandtsystem.com/
Since I have not yet gone through the training I can't clearly define or really understand what this would be used for in my job other than restraining students who fly off the handle. Once I get through the training I will report back on what I think about it.
So here we go. I signed up for my employee benefits last week. That also was a first for me as I have been one of the millions of US citizens who had to go without medical insurance. That was for about 4 years. It's certainly a large expense, but I suppose a necessary one.
Soon I will start making connections with co-workers, learning the culture of my schools, and working to help others understand what I do as a School Psychologist. It has become apparent that many (if not the majority) of people who work in the education system haven't the slightest idea what I do or what I am trained to do. School Psychologists and organizations for SP's really need to work on this exposure, but until then it's one step at a time.
This year's goals for the intern: 1. Systems Change Case Study
2. Behavioral Intervention Case Study
3. Academic Intervention Case Study
4. Advocacy
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