The School Board of Clay County in partnership with the University of Florida College of Education to provide interns from programs preparing individuals to enter the workforce in the field of educational psychology.  Both parties have a common desire to approve an agreement to include all schools within Clay County, Florida and under the governance of the Clay County School Board, for various scenarios of experience for school psychologist. 

Current and prospective school psychologist rely on Cay County District Schools for placement at internship sites to ensure their completion of School Psychologist Masters and Ed Specialist degree programs and state certification requirements. This agreement is vital to our placement of qualified school psychologist. 

Intern placements have successfully completed required field work to progress towards their degree programs and state certification requirements.  Often these certified school psychologist interns have gone on to permanent employment with Clay County District Schools. 

 Increase placement of qualified school psychologist.

Goal 4: Safe and Positive Learning Environment. A district wide plan ensures that students at all schools have access to quality counseling services to support their mental health and wellness by increasing strategies that specifically address student resilience, positive behavior and life skills.

That the school board approve the contract for University of Florida Affiliation Agreement- School Psychologist EdS student placement as submitted..