2017 Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10 BY SENATOR MORRISH A RESOLUTION To designate November 2017 as "School Psychologist Awareness Month". WHEREAS, school psychologists have extensive training in assessment, progress monitoring instruction, child development, and psychology; and WHEREAS, school psychologists also have in-depth instruction in counseling, crisis response, program evaluation, as well as data collection and analysis; and WHEREAS, the training of a school psychologist specifically applies to work within school settings, including general and special education environments; and WHEREAS, school psychologists have extensive knowledge in school system operations in addition to the legal ramifications of providing their expertise; and WHEREAS, school psychologists assist in removing barriers to learning and are critical players on the school team that ensures a quality and genuinely accessible education for all students; and WHEREAS, the services provided by school psychologists that lower barriers to learning and effective teaching are central to the supportive educational process necessary to prepare all students for academic success, healthy development, and responsible citizenship. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate November 2017 as "School Psychologist Awareness Month". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Louisiana School Psychological Association. PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE Page 1 of 1