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What type of testing do we do?
We complete psychological evaluations for students who have
been referred for possible learning disabilities, emotional
difficulties and/or gifted placement.
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Do we employ psychologists or psychiatrists?
The School District of Lee County employs school
(educational) psychologists.
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What is the level of education of the
Lee
County school
psychologist?
Our psychologists have earned a Masters degree or higher in
School Psychology.
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Where do referrals originate? How do I have my
child evaluated?
If a
student is enrolled in a public or charter school the referral process is started at that school.
Talk to your child’s teacher (s) and guidance counselor
regarding your concerns. The decision to start the referral
process is made jointly by school and parent.
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What type of service does
Lee
County Psychological Services offer to children in private school and to
those students served in the Home Education
Program?
The Psychological Services Department offers the same
services to ALL students. For private school or home
schooled students referrals are generated through the
Coordinator of Psychological Services. (Exception: gifted
referral is generated through student’s geographical public
school).
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Is there a school psychologist in every public
school ?
There is a psychologist assigned to every public school.
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How do I know where my child is on the list for evaluation?
Start with your child’s guidance counselor. If he (she) does
not have the information, he (she) will help you obtain it.
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