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School Pyschologists:
Contact: Eric Scroggs, Director

School Psychologists | School Psychologists are dedicated to providing universal best practices to member school districts and county special education programs with a focus on prevention and early intervention of risk factors which may negatively impact  school success. School psychologists serve in leadership positions, assist in the development of multi-tiered system of supports and services in order to provide appropriate reading, math and written language instruction and social /emotional learning opportunities.  School psychologists value diversity, equality and participation from multiple disciplines and perspectives in order to collaboratively problem-solve and help all students achieve educational and social/emotional standards. School psychologists are specialists in the area of IDEA child find studies and and consistently advocate for the rights of students with disabilities to an appropriate individualized special education plan or IEP.  ​
School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

School psychologists must be credentialed by the state in which they work. They also may be nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB). The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) sets standards for graduate preparation, credentialing, professional practice and ethics. The NASP Practice Model (2010) outlines the comprehensive services that school psychologists are encouraged to provide.
What Do School Psychologists Do? School psychologists provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, families, and other school-employed mental health professionals (i.e., school counselors, school social workers) to improve support strategies, work with school administrators to improve school-wide practices and policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate needed services. They help schools successfully:
​Improve Academic Achievement
  • Assist in promoting student motivation and engagement
  • Conduct psychological and academic assessments
  • Individualize instruction and interventions
  • Monitor student progress
  • Collect and interpret student and classroom data
Promote Positive Behavior and Mental Health
  • May provide individual and group counseling
  • Promote problem solving, anger management and conflict resolution
  • Reinforce positive coping skills and resilience
  • May promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
  • Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools
Support Diverse Learners
  • Assess diverse learning needs
  • Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds
  • Plan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities
  • Suggest modifications to curriculum and instruction
Create Safe, Positive School Climates
  • Participate in discussions about  the prevention of bullying and other forms of violence
  • Support social-emotional learning
  • Assess school climate and improve school connectedness
  • May assist in the implementation of  positive discipline and restorative justice
  • May assist in the implementation of  school-wide positive behavioral supports
  • Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
  • Provide crisis prevention and intervention services
Strengthen Family-School Partnerships
  • Help families understand their child's learning and mental health needs
  • May assist in navigating special education processes
  • Connect families with community service providers when necessary
  • Enhance staff understanding and responsiveness to diverse cultures and backgrounds
Improve School-Wide Assessment and Accountability Monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior
  • Generate and interpret useful student and school outcome data
  • Collect and analyze data on risk and protective factors related to student outcomes
  • Plan services at the district, building, classroom, and individual levels

Staff Assignments:
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#1 Metamora Grade School
Lori Marriott - 309-443-2118 
#2 Riverview Grade School
Carissa Fristad - 309-443-2118 ext. 5015
​#6 Fieldcrest
Andy Piper  309-443-2118 ext. 5029
#21 Lowpoint Washburn
​Sarah Nelson 309-443-2118 ext. 5026
#60 Roanoke Benson
#69 Germantown Hills
Haleigh Glick -  309-443-2118 ext. 5017
#122 Metamora Township High School
​Erin Curry - 309-443-2118 ext. 5013
#140 Congerville - Eureka - Goodfield
Congerville Elementary  -  Carissa Fristad 309-443-2118 ext. 5015
Davenport Elementary  -  Carissa Fristad 309-443-2118 ext. 5015
​Goodfield Elementary  -  Carissa Fristad 309-443-2118 ext. 5015
Eureka Middle School  -   Haleigh Glick -  309-443-2118 ext. 5017
Eureka High School  -  Sarah Nelson 309-443-2118 ext. 5026
Black Partridge Public Day School
TBD