School Psychologist Business Cards for NCSP Credentialed Practitioners

School psychologists are the specialists who blend expertise in mental health, child development, and education to support students' academic achievement, social-emotional wellbeing, and behavioral functioning. School psychologists primarily work in K-12 schools and school districts, where they conduct psychoeducational assessments for special education eligibility, develop and implement intervention programs, provide individual and group counseling, support crisis response and prevention, and consult with teachers, parents, and administrators on student learning and behavior.

What School Psychologist Cards Include

Your Credentials and Certifications

• NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist) — NASP (National Association of School Psychologists); the primary national credential for school psychologists; requires a specialist-level degree (EdS, or MA/MEd in states with 60+ hour programs), supervised internship, and passing the Praxis II exam in School Psychology; requires NASP professional development for renewal
• EdS (Education Specialist degree) — the standard entry-level degree for school psychologists; a post-master's, pre-doctoral degree (typically 60+ graduate hours + 1200-hour internship); the recommended degree level by NASP
• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology) — research-scientist model; required for academic and some clinical positions
• PsyD (Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology) — clinical practice model
• State School Psychologist Credential / License — each state issues its own credential for school psychologists; terms include: Certificate as School Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist, Pupil Personnel Services Credential (California), etc.; the state credential is often required for school employment and is the legally required credential for school practice
• NASP member (National Association of School Psychologists) — the primary professional organization; "NASP member"
• APA Division 16 member — APA Division 16 (School Psychology); for school psychologists who are also APA members

Dual credentialing: Many school psychologists hold both a school credential and a clinical license:

• NCSP + LP (Licensed Psychologist) — for those with doctoral degrees who also have state psychology licensure; allows private practice outside of school settings
• NCSP + LCSW — rare but some practitioners hold both

Assessment specialty:

• Bilingual Assessment — certified or trained for bilingual/multilingual psychoeducational assessment
• Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA) — Board Certified Behavior Analyst; some school psychologists also hold BCBA for ABA program oversight

Your School Psychology Services

Psychoeducational assessment:

• Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation (for special education eligibility)
• Cognitive/intellectual assessment (WISC-V, Stanford-Binet 5, DAS-II, CAS-2)
• Academic achievement assessment (WIAT-4, WJ-IV ACH, KTEA-3)
• Adaptive behavior assessment (Vineland-3, ABAS-3)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment (ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS-2)
• Emotional and behavioral assessment (BASC-3, CBCL, ASEBA, Conners)
• Attention and executive function (BRIEF-2, Conners CBRS, CPT-3)
• Processing speed, working memory, phonological processing
• Twice-exceptional (2e) assessment (gifted + learning disability or ADHD)
• Spanish or bilingual assessment

Special education:

• IDEA eligibility determination (SLD, OHI, Autism, ED, ID, etc.)
• IEP team member and assessment report writing
• IDEA compliance (procedural safeguards, timelines, documentation)
• Re-evaluation coordination
• Eligibility conference facilitation

Intervention and support:

• Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework
• Response to Intervention (RTI) — reading and math
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Behavior intervention planning (FBA/BIP)
• Social skills instruction
• Academic intervention

Mental health and counseling:

• Individual counseling (anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment)
• Group counseling (social skills, grief, anger management)
• Crisis intervention and crisis response teams
• Threat assessment
• Suicide risk assessment (CAMS, C-SSRS)
• Trauma-informed practice

Consultation:

• Teacher consultation (classroom management, differentiation, behavior)
• Parent consultation (home behavior support, understanding assessment results)
• Administrative consultation (policy, IDEA compliance, systems)
• School-community collaboration

Prevention and school-wide programming:

• Social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum
• Bullying prevention
• Mental health awareness
• Restorative practices

Your Practice Settings

• Public school district (most common)
• Charter school
• Private school
• Residential treatment (school-based)
• Early childhood (preschool, age 3–5 under IDEA Part B)
• Early intervention evaluation (Birth to 3 — IDEA Part C, sometimes)
• Private practice (assessment and therapy)
• School psychological services independent consultant

Design for School Psychologists

Educational, Professional, Student-Centered

School psychologist card design:

• Education-adjacent professional
• Student-focused and approachable
• Credentialed ally for IEP teams and families

Color palette:

• Deep teal + white: professional and welcoming
• Royal blue + white: educational authority
• Warm green + white: growth and learning
• Navy + white: professional school system

Back of Card

1. "School Psychologist | NCSP | EdS / PhD | NASP | State Credential [#]"
2. "[Setting: School district | Private practice | Early childhood | Residential]"
3. "Psychoeducational assessment | IDEA eligibility | IEP | Autism evaluation | ADHD assessment"
4. "MTSS | PBIS | FBA/BIP | Crisis intervention | SEL | Individual counseling | NCSP"
5. "[email] | [phone] | [District/school + city] | [Private practice name if applicable]"

Checklist

• [ ] NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist)
• [ ] NASP membership
• [ ] APA Division 16 (if APA member)
• [ ] State school psychologist credential/license number
• [ ] EdS, PhD, or PsyD degree
• [ ] LP (Licensed Psychologist) if dual-licensed
• [ ] BCBA (if behavioral analysis focus)
• [ ] Psychoeducational assessment (comprehensive evaluation)
• [ ] Special education / IDEA
• [ ] Autism assessment (ADOS-2, ADI-R)
• [ ] ADHD/attention assessment
• [ ] Bilingual assessment (if offered)
• [ ] MTSS and RTI
• [ ] PBIS and FBA/BIP
• [ ] Crisis intervention / threat assessment
• [ ] Individual counseling
• [ ] School district or private practice
• [ ] Private practice (if applicable — for outside-school services)