School Psychological Services

What is a School Psychologist?
School psychologists are found in every school in Chesterfield County. There are over 24,000 school psychologists nationally. They are highly trained in education, mental health, child development and learning theory. They are problem solvers who, working with others, assist in changing environments, attitudes and systems to help children use their strengths to succeed in academic learning, social skills and citizenship. School psychologists coordinate and evaluate needs unique to individuals with special learning and behavior problems. They promote the use of research-based psychology theory to assist in curriculum, instruction and school reform. This is carried out through team problem solving; consultation; staff, teacher and parent training; research and evaluation; direct interventions; assessment; referral and case management in collaboration with other pupil services professionals, such as school social workers, counselors and others.
– From NASP Communiqué

If you would like to learn more about school psychologists and their role in your schools, please contact the school psychologist serving your school.

School Psychologists & Educational Diagnosticians
Resources for families, educators and students

Dr. Peggy L Miles, Supervisor of Psychological Services
Jessie Elkey, Secretary

Psychological Services
Office of Student Services
The Fulghum Center, Room 305
4003 Cogbill Road
Richmond, Virginia 23234
(804) 743-5583, Fax (804) 275-0930