* 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)
    Practicum students 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 students 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 practicum students gain experience with special education evaluation, academic/cognitive and behavioral/mental health consultation casework.
  • Practicum students 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 HoursPracticum student AssignmentsField Supervision RequirementsLicensure task support stipend
FallAverage 10 hours/ weekSchool/Role Orientation, Special Education Evaluation Case30 mins/week of individual supervision, 1 direct observationYes + additional free NASP-approved continuing ed credit opportunities
WinterAverage 12 hours/ weekAcademic or Behavioral/Mental Health Consultation Case30 mins/week of individual supervision, mid-year evaluation meeting with student & UO SupervisorYes + additional free NASP-approved continuing ed credit opportunities
SpringAverage 10 hours/ weekAcademic or Behavioral/Mental Health Consultation Case30 mins/week of individual supervision, 1 direct observation, year-end evaluation meeting with student & UO SupervisorYes + additional free NASP-approved continuing ed credit opportunities
  • Supervision: Candidates are assigned a University supervisor to assist in managing the practicum experience and ensuring University and licensure program requirements are completed.
  • Stipend: The UO provides a stipend to cooperating professionals, through their district, in terms where licensure evaluation and assessment tasks are required (pre-tax stipend 2025/26: *$178). Check with your HR Office to determine how and when these benefits are dispersed. Stipends are subject to regular tax deductions.

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  TSPC School Psychologist license
  • Experience/approval: Have 3+ years of full-time experience and site approval.
  • Trainings: complete supervisory orientation with UO Clinical Faculty to ensure wrap around developmental support of assigned practicum students.

*Please submit our UO University National School Psychology Cooperating Professional qualifications review SURVEY (follow link)

** To become a new or returning SPSY field 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 practicum students.

SPSY Instructional Team / Resources:

Updated: 1/16/26