GACE School Psychology (724) study guide
GACE School Psychology (724) · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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) study guide has 6 sections and about 2,716 words.
01Foundations of School Psychology and Professional Practice
The Foundations domain of the GACE School Psychology (724) test asks how the profession defines itself: its history, the NASP Practice Model, service-delivery frameworks, credentialing, and professional-development obligations. Items typically ask you to recognize milestones, distinguish training or role models, or judge whether a described role is consistent with comprehensive practice.
497 words, about 2 min02Human Development, Learning, and Academic Skills
This domain tests developmental theory, learning science, and the typical and atypical course of reading, mathematics, and writing. Questions usually present a student behavior and ask you to name the developmental phase, the underlying skill deficit, or the instruction that matches it.
425 words, about 2 min03Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making
This domain covers psychometrics, assessment methods, and the problem-solving process used to make eligibility, instructional, and intervention decisions. Expect score conversions, reliability and validity interpretation, and choices about which data source answers a given question.
413 words, about 2 min04Interventions, Counseling, and Mental Health Services
This domain tests selection, implementation, and evaluation of academic, behavioral, and mental health interventions. Items often give a function or a presenting problem and ask for the intervention most likely to work, or ask you to spot an implementation flaw such as poor fidelity or a mismatch to function.
447 words, about 2 min05Consultation, Collaboration, and Family-School Partnerships
This domain tests how school psychologists work through others: consultation models and stages, team collaboration, communication skills, and family engagement. Items present a consultee or family statement and ask for the most effective next move.
409 words, about 2 min06Legal, Ethical, and Diversity Considerations in School Psychology
This domain tests the legal framework, NASP ethics, and nondiscriminatory practice. Items often describe a procedural sequence or a conflict and ask what is required, permitted, or prohibited.
525 words, about 3 min