GACE School Psychology (724) case studies
GACE School Psychology (724) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The GACE School Psychology (724) assessment is one of the subject-area tests Georgia uses within its educator certification system for school psychologists. It is intended for candidates who have completed or are completing graduate preparation in school psychology and who need to demonstrate the knowledge and skills expected of a practicing school psychologist in Georgia public schools. The GACE School Psychology (724) case studies are 5 cases and about 4,185 words.
1The Principal’s Endorsement Request: Evidence, Pressure, and the School Psychologist’s Role
You are a school psychologist serving two elementary schools at 0.6 FTE. In late October, your principal calls you into a meeting with the parent of a second grader who is 1.5 years below benchmark in reading.
865 words, about 4 min2Retention Recommendation for a Spanish–English Learner in First Grade
Marisol is a 6-year-old first grader who moved from Guatemala 14 months ago. Her home language is Spanish; she has received all instruction in English with 30 minutes of ESL daily.
833 words, about 4 min3Interpreting Cognitive Scatter, Adaptive Behavior, and Poor Intervention Response
Devon is a 9-year-old fourth grader referred for special education evaluation due to reading and math difficulties. Your assessment yields a WISC-V FSIQ of 82 (95% CI 77–87), Verbal Comprehension 88, Visual Spatial 91, Fluid Reasoning 85, Working Memory 78, and Processing Speed 76; the GAI is 88.
851 words, about 4 min4Panic, School Refusal, and a Request for Homebound Instruction
Jasmine is a 15-year-old sophomore who has missed 22 days in the first semester. She tells you she has been having panic attacks in the hallway and “can’t breathe” before third period; she has been staying in the restroom or going home.
803 words, about 4 min5Disproportionate Discipline, a Request for an Emotional Disability Evaluation, and Reading Failure
Malik is a 12-year-old African American seventh grader who has received five office discipline referrals since September, all from the same teacher, for “defiance,” “disrespect,” and “not following directions.” He has been suspended four times, totaling 9 days. The teacher describes him as “intimidating” and requests an emotional disability evaluation.
833 words, about 4 min