Professional development opportunities for supervisors of school psychologists at all levels
Supervision of school psychologists occurs in several capacities: within university training programs, in field-based placements for practica and internships, and in employment. Although supervision is a critical component of both pre-service and in-service professional development for school psychologists (Simon & Swerdlik, 2023), there is not a widely-available manner of training individuals or systems to provide that supervision outside of doctoral-level coursework (Newman et al., 2024). Additionally, personnel who are not school psychologists by training may be in a position to supervise school psychologists within an employment setting. Recognizing these issues, the Inter-University Council of School Psychology Programs, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Ohio School Psychologists Association, and Ohio Supervisors of School Psychologists collaborated to create a School Psychology Supervision Institute to address the gap between current practices and best practices in the supervision of both graduate students and practicing school psychologists.
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New Supervisor Onboarding Session - 8/17/2026
Are you taking on practicum or internship students for the first time this year? Join the free virtual Supervisor Onboarding session on Monday, August 17. It will be offered from 10am-12pm and from 1pm-3pm. Content will be identical, so you need to attend only one session. Access practical tools and strategies for starting the year strong as a new field supervisor! There will also be a Q&A session. This is a free session. Register using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-zLg2cwDTrO4i-4qc8KW8A
Supervision Workshop - 11/4/2026
Join either in-person in Columbus or live virtually the day before the OSPA Fall Conference. from 12:30-3:45. Get updated information from ODEW, plus case studies and discussion groups based on level of supervision (field placement supervision vs. supervisor of licensed school psychologists).
Workshop provides 3.0 CE and is FREE for OSPA members thanks to Community of Practice funds from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. All attendees will receive a copy of Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model, 2nd Ed.
Non-OSPA members can register for $110, which covers the cost of 3.0 CE and the book.
AGENDA
12:30-1:30 Updates from allied organizations
1:30-2:30 Dr. Adam Lockwood: Supervising the Use of AI
Session Description
The use of Artificial Intelligence continues to grow in the field of school psychology. Supervisors of school psychologists, at both the graduate training level and at the practitioner level, need to be able to understand the ethical and professional questions associate with the use of AI, and to be able to implement appropriate supervisory procedures to monitor the use of AI within the practice of school psychology.
Attendees will be able to…
- Identify key ethical and professional considerations when supervising the use of artificial intelligence by graduate students and practitioners.
- Describe practical supervisory procedures for establishing expectations and reviewing AI-assisted work.
- Apply a decision-making framework to evaluate appropriate uses of AI in school psychological practice.
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Dr. Meaghan Guiney: Culturally Responsive Supervision 101
Session Description
Both providing culturally responsive supervision and supporting supervisees’ culturally
responsive practice are critical responsibilities for supervisors. Research has established that this
is a decidedly positive aspect of the supervision working relationship that supervisees want and
appreciate. However, this work is complex, and many supervisors may feel unequipped or even
uncomfortable about how to do it. This session will illustrate how, with intentional planning and
cultural humility, supervisors can establish strong relationships and norms of openness that
provide a safe environment for addressing challenging topics.
Attendees will be able to…
1. Understand four foundational dimensions of culturally responsive supervision.
2. Implement strategies for establishing open and respectful relationships with supervisees
that provide a safe environment for addressing challenging topics.
Metasupervision - ongoing
- Small group collaboration and support throughout the school year
- Included with Workshop registration
Who should attend?
- Practitioners supervising graduate students in field placements
- Building- or district-level supervisors of school psychologists
- Directors of ESCs overseeing school psychologists
Attendees will:
- Identify best practices in supervision of school psychologists at all levels
- Understand APA’s 2025 guidelines for supervision
- Develop a year-long plan for scaffolding supervision activities
- Identify activities associated with NASP’s Practice Model
- Discuss ethical and legal implications of supervision
- Understand the ODE compliance requirements and learn about internal monitoring tools
- Be connected to year-long meta-supervision groups for ongoing professional development
