* School Psychology
Join our Cadre of School Psychology Cooperating Professionals
Annually the COE places 25+ graduate school psychology students in school-based settings with licensed field supervisors in Eugene and Portland campus areas.
District supervisors are important clinical training partners, sharing their knowledge of schools as complex systems. Supervisors mentor practicum clinicians through individualized assessments, consultation cases, data-based decision-making, collaboration, and intervention development and support.
SPSY Field Placement:
- Terms: 10-week Fall, Winter, & Spring (typically September – June)
Candidates are placed in a supervised practicum field experience (approximately 9 hours a week for three 10-week terms, 360 hours total). - District supervisor mentors provide opportunities for school psychology candidates to develop skills across National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Practice Model domains and gradually take on responsibilities with service delivery and case management. Mentors help candidates gain experience with special education evaluation, academic/cognitive and social-emotional/ behavioral consultation casework.
- Candidates are not always under the direct supervision of their field supervisor. There are likely unsupervised contact with students in all practicum and internship placements.
Map of increasing support for supervisor’s case load
| 10-week terms | On-site Hours | Candidate Assignments | Field Supervision Requirements | Licensure task support stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 9+ hours/ week | School/Role Orientation, Special Education Evaluation Case | 30 mins/week of individual supervision, 1 direct observation | Yes + additional free NASP-approved continuing ed credit opportunities |
| Winter | 12 hours/ week | Academic or Behavioral/Mental Health Consultation Case | 30 mins/week of individual supervision, mid-year evaluation meeting with student & UO Supervisor | Yes + additional free NASP-approved continuing ed credit opportunities |
| Spring | 9+ hours/ week | Academic or Behavioral/Mental Health Consultation Case | 30 mins/week of individual supervision, 1 direct observation, year-end evaluation meeting with student & UO Supervisor | Yes + additional free NASP-approved continuing ed credit opportunities |
Practicum Clinicians:
Bring the following to your school setting:
- Enthusiasm/eagerness to learn
- 1 year of foundational coursework in assessment, consultation, intervention, special education law and professional ethics
- Experience working with youth, families, schools
- Access to UO resources, technology, and research
TSPC Cooperating Professional / Supervisor Qualifications (OAR 584-400-0145)
- License: Hold a qualifying TSPC license
- Experience/approval: Have 3+ years of full-time experience and site approval.
- Credentials: Be certified in the same (or closely related) endorsement area.
- Trainings: complete supervisory orientation with UO Clinical Faculty to ensure wrap around developmental support of assigned candidate.
Please submit our UO University National School Psychology Cooperating Professional qualifications review SURVEY (follow link)
To become a new or returning SPSY supervisor, sign-up through your district’s central process or directly through your Special Programs director. Please let them know you are interested in mentoring a UO SPSY candidate.
- Clinical Coordinator / SPSY Supervisors: Angie Whalen (Eugene & PDX campus) and Billie Jo Rodriguez (internship)
- UO School Psychology degree program website
- UO COE Field Services Coordinator, coeplacement@uoregon.edu | 541-346-1397
Updated: 4/22/24