Practicum and Internship Supervision in the Schools

ABSTRACT

Clinical supervision for practicum and internship students is a hallmark of professional training. Unfortunately, despite the importance of site supervision for students, little has actually been written regarding clinical supervision issues impacting school-based school psychology supervisors. Although largely unexplored, clinical supervision in school psychology offers a critical opportunity to shape professional education and training. Within this context, four dimensions of field supervision are examined: practicum and internship objectives, supervisor qualifications, training responsibilities, and supervisory evaluation.