Following
the theme "Building on a firm foundation," Fulton County school
psychologists build strong reading foundations by sharing the wonders
of books with students during Georgia School Psychology Week Feb. 11-17.
In addition,
the Psychological Services Department staff will, for the second straight
year, donate at least 75 personally purchased books to the schools.
"As
a department we decided that we wanted to give something back to the
schools during this week," said Arletta Brinson, coordinator of
psychological services. "We could think of no better effort than
to support the system's goal of improving reading in a very tangible
manner."
The Psychological
Services Department provides consultations, individual and group counseling,
crisis intervention, prevention and intervention activities, and assessments
to students and staff.
In addition,
psychologists train staff and parents in how best to help children deal
with emotional and behavioral barriers to education. School psychologists
also address academic and behavioral issues by serving on student support
and crisis intervention teams.
More than
half of Fulton County's school psychologists have earned the Nationally
Certified School Psychologist credential. Staff member Judith Vogel
was named the Georgia School Psychologist of the Year in 1998-1999,
and still other Fulton psychologists have been honored at the national,
state and local level for their service to children.
For information
on the School Psychology Week observance or the Psychological Services
Department, phone psychological services coordinator Arletta Brinson
at 404-763-5609 or e-mail brinsona@fulton.k12.ga.us.