top of page

Workplace experiences of school psychologists with disabilities study

Given that only 5.3% of school psychologists identify as having a disability (including mental health conditions), the purpose of the workplace experiences of school psychologists with disabilities study is to obtain an overview of who these practitioners are, the everyday systemic and personal challenges they encounter, and how they navigate these obstacles. The workplace experiences of school psychologists with disabilities study marks the initial step in broader initiatives aimed at researching and advocating for both present and prospective school psychologists with disabilities, with the hope that these efforts will lead to meaningful change and support within the profession. If you are a disabled school psychologist or have a mental health condition, you can take part in the study by visiting this link, which will remain open until late March/Early April 2024. You can learn more about the study below and the current status of the study.

​

Flyer after data conclusion.png

STATUS OF WORKPLACE EXPERIENCES STUDY

​

The workplace experiences of school psychologists' study is currently in the data analysis phase. Below are the previous and future steps of the study largely based on Crocker & Algina (1986).

 

  1. IRB Approval

  2. Identify the purpose of the survey

  3. Define the construct and content domain

  4. Create a survey framework

  5. Expert and layperson review of survey items 

  6. Cognitive interview and pretest items (revise items if needed)

  7. Gradual rollout of the survey at NASP Convention, 2024

  8. Full survey rollout

  9. Data analysis

  10. Study write-up

  11. Dissertation defense

  12. Study write up for publication in peer reviewed journal

  13. Future studies on the experiences of school psychologists with disabilities and graduate students 

​

DISPP intentionally uses both identity-first (person with a disability) and person-first language (disabled person). These language choices attempt to best represent the broad perspectives of how disability is viewed across the disabled community. DISPP acknowledges that individual language preferences may vary from person to person and recognizes the ongoing evolution of terminology within the disabled community.

bottom of page