By George Slaughter
The Katy Independent School District has received “Proficient” designation from the National Association of School Psychologist’s 2021 Excellence in School Psychological Services Recognition Program.
The district is the only one in Texas to receive this designation, the district said in a news release.
“Over the years, Katy ISD has established a solid foundation for our school psychologists to provide a comprehensive model of psychological services to our students and their families,” Kristie Moore, Coordinator for Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Support at Katy ISD, said. “Several Katy ISD Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) worked tirelessly on this proposal. To receive this distinction is a testament to Katy ISD’s dedication to the well-being of our students, staff and their loved ones.”
The district’s Psychological Services Department is a division of the Special Education Department. The Psychological Services Department has two licensed specialists and two interns.
The district will be honored at the 2021 NASP Virtual Convention, which is set for February 23-26.
The association, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. According to its website, it represents more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals throughout the U.S. and 25 other countries worldwide. It works to advance practices to improve student learning, behavior, and mental health.