The Present and the Outlook of Tele-health Services Provided by School Psychologists in the U.S.

Abstract

This article summarizes the various responses of the U.S. or states’ official departments, local public agencies, professional associations, publishers, NPOs, to the abrupt school closure due to COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Three aspects of telehealth services provided by school personnel were reviewed: the continuing change of school psychologists’ virtual service delivery model, legal and ethical issues around telehealth services, and professional positions for tele-counseling and assessment. The overview was found on the underpinning of the school mental health services – flexibility, local control, and FAPE, especially under this unprecedented time.