School Psychology Training and Pedagogy

Official journal of the Trainers of School Psychologists

About the Journal

SPTP, formerly known as the Trainers' Forum, is a double-masked, peer-reviewed, and indexed journal featuring original articles relevant to the preparation of school psychologists. The journal is designed for a readership of trainers who shape the field of school psychology, including graduate instructors, field supervisors, teaching assistants, and scholars.

Message from the Editors

The School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP) editorial team is excited to share their goals for the journal’s direction: (1) Advance pedagogy and training through reflection and practice; (2) Encompass the varied levels, settings, and topics represented in school psychology graduate training; and (3) Examine and respond to the sociocultural context in which training occurs. The team invites SPTP readers to join in pursuit of these goals. 

Announcements

SPTP_Special Issue_Tech.pdf

New Special Issue Alert 

SPTP  is excited to announce a call for abstracts for a forthcoming special issue of School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP) titled, "Integrating Technology into the Education and Training of School Psychologists." This special issue will be guest edited by Drs. S. Kathleen Krach, Rob Dixon, and Shengtian Wu.

Please find a description of the call here. Abstracts should be emailed to the three Guest Editors, S. Kathleen Krach (kathleen.krach@unlv.edu), Rob Dixon (rdixon@uwlax.edu), and Shengtian Wu (swu1234@ilstu.edu), by April 1, 2024.

Invitations for full-length manuscripts will be sent out by May 15, 2024. All inquiries should be directed to the Guest Editors.

Call for Papers | General Articles

SPTP is seeking articles or special issue themes that address teaching strategies and programming with an emphasis on lessons DEIJA pedagogy,  online and tech-focused approaches, and other pedagogical topics. More information can be found under Aims and Scope.


2022-2023 | Award Winners


Reviewer of the Year

Adam Lockwood, PhD., Kent State University

SPTP recognizes the value of our Editorial Board to the stated mission of our journal and the advancement of the field. This award is given to an Editorial Board member who we believe has contributed to the growth and forward momentum of the journal through the quality, timeliness, and quantity of their reviews.

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Article Previews

Addressing Workforce Capacity Issues- A Case Example of Massachusetts.pdf

Addressing Workforce Capacity Issues: A Case Example of Massachusetts

Kristine A. Camacho, Kelsey Gordon, Paige Pannozzo, & Sara Whitcomb

School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40(3), 1-11

A Comparison of School Psychology Training Programs’ Enrollment of Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Students by National Accreditation Status.pdf

A Comparison of School Psychology Training Programs’ Enrollment of Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Students by National Accreditation Status

Bradford D. Daly, Allison C. Tanner, Nicholas P. Sanders

School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40(3), 12-26

Aspects of TBI Content Knowledge Inclusion in School Psychology Training Programs.pdf

Aspects of TBI Content Knowledge Inclusion in School Psychology Training Programs

Ariel M. Dennis & Paul B. Jantz

School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40(3), 27-44

Investigating a Model for Teaching Cognitive Assessment- Using GoReact as a Feedback Tool.pdf

Investigating a Model for Teaching Cognitive Assessment: Using GoReact as a Feedback Tool

Sandra Glover Gagnon, Jamie Leigh Yarbrough, Hannah Walker Hall, Haley Black, Connor Hendricks, & Lakin Wingfield

School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40(3), 45-59

Developing High Quality, Online Training Programs to Meet the Critical Shortage- Outcomes, Challenges, and Opportunities.pdf

Developing High Quality, Online Training Programs to Meet the Critical Shortage: Outcomes, Challenges, and Opportunities

Briley E. Proctor & Jamie M. Lawlar

School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40(3), 60-74

Author Spotlight Videos

Gagnon, S. G, Yarbrough, J. L., Hall, H. W., Black, H., Hendricks, C., & Wingfield, L. (2024) Investigating a Model for Teaching Cognitive Assessment: Using GoReact as a Feedback Tool. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40 (3), 45-59. 

Daly, B., Tanner, A. C., & Sanders, N. P. (2024) A Comparison of School Psychology Training Programs’ Enrollment of Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Students by National Accreditation Status. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 40 (3), 12-26. 

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