School Counselors and School Psychologists
Professional school counselors are an integral part of the academic, social-emotional, and college-career development of students. School psychologists also work closely with students and families in our schools, providing resources and services to support students and families.
School Counselors
Metro Schools counselors work with students on academic achievement strategies, help students manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills and plan for postsecondary options for students, such as higher education, military and workforce.
Visit the school counseling page to learn more and connect with your student's counselor.
School Psychologists 
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. Among the support they offer:
- Consultation services
- Assist with data collection and analysis for the purposes of intervention and instruction decision-making
- Monitor individual student progress in academics and behavior
- Collaborate on school-wide practices (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Academics & Behavior)
- Collaborate to create Tier 2 Behavioral Plans
- Conduct Section 504 evaluations and eligibilities
- Provide counseling services
- Complete threat assessments
- Provide crisis response
- Provide professional development to school teams and others across the district on a variety of topics
- Complete psychological evaluations for suspected disabilities *
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and help teams develop Behavior Intervention Plans for students with disabilities. *
* Services specific to MNPS Exceptional Education
Recognition
Our psychology staff received the National Association of School Psychologists Excellence in School Psychological Services Recognition with the Promising Distinction in December 2020.