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Transitioning from College to Career: Graduate Student Preparation

Preparation for graduate students transitioning from college to career involves gaining internship experiences, understanding school systems, planning for experiences, building relationships, and mastering resumes and interviewing skills. The role of a school psychologist in MTSS, evaluations, special education, mental health, and social-emotional consultation is crucial for success.

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Transitioning from College to Career: Graduate Student Preparation

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  1. Making a Successful Transition from College to Career: Preparation for Graduate Students

  2. Sarah Rowe, Ph.D., University of Detroit Mercy Jane Sturgell, Ed.S., S.Psy.S., Director Fraser Public Schools Jennifer Taiariol, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent Wayne County RESA

  3. Role of the School Psychologist MTSS ○ ○ ○ Evaluations ○ Special Education ○ FBA ○ Suicide ○ Threatening Behavior Mental Health Social-Emotional Consultation for individuals or groups ● Universal screening/progress monitoring School improvement PBIS ● ● ● ●

  4. Internship Experiences Understand the district from a systems- perspective Understand the school ○ How it runs/schedule ○ What school teams exist and their purposes Planning and adjustment ○ Make a plan for experiences you hope to gain ○ Periodically “check in” to compare desired versus actual experiences Use time with field-based supervisors or colleagues to ask questions and learn Wide range of experiences ○ assessment tools ○ preK-post high school ○ abilities/disabilities ○ Involvement in GE and SE Build relationships with colleagues ● ● ● ● ● ●

  5. Resumes & Interviewing Highlight experience with intervention, consultation, assessment/evaluation Find a template that is well-organized and avoids white space Be selective in what to include Ask for feedback from current supervisors (university or field), peers, and university career offices

  6. Resumes & Interviewing Practice interviewing! Prepare questions about the district and/or position Dress professionally (e.g., business casual at minimum) Prepare examples of experiences in the field that highlight your knowledge and skills Thank the interview committee!

  7. Sarah Rowe, Ph.D., University of Detroit Mercy - rowess@udmercy.edu Jane Sturgell, Ed.S., S.Psy.S., Director Fraser Public Schools - jane.sturgell@fraserk12.org Jennifer Taiariol, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent Wayne RESA Taiarij@resa.net

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