For services and more information, contact:
• Your School Counselor
• ASD Community & Student Services office at 484-765-4030
ASD school psychologists are child advocates and partners in education committed to helping all children achieve their best academically, emotionally and vocationally.
ASD Psychological Services are provided by state-certified school psychologists hired by the Allentown School District. The staff includes bilingual professionals who collaboratively work within the District to provide services for all children. School psychologists have specialized training in both psychology and education. Services are tailored to meet the needs of students and their specific situations. The role of ASD psychologists is to:
• consult with parents, teachers, and other professionals
• evaluate students
• provide individual and group counseling
• conduct interventions
• offer in-service programs
• participate in District initiatives to make schools safer and more effective
• respond to and manage District-wide crises
ASD school psychologists are assigned specific schools each year. They work in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals in a team approach to overcome academic, behavioral, and emotional difficulties. Our school psychologists offer:
- Psycho-Educational Evaluation
- Consultation
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention and Post-vention