ILTS School Psychologist (237) case studies
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School Psychologist (237) is an Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) content-area test listed among the state's educator certification assessments. Candidates who need this credential typically include educators preparing for school psychologist roles in Illinois public schools; the score requirement is set by the state, and passing the test is one part of the licensure process rather than a license in itself. The ILTS School Psychologist (237) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,999 words.
1Bilingual Reading Concern or Specific Learning Disability?
Mateo is an 8-year-old third grader whose home language is Spanish; he has attended U.S. schools since kindergarten and receives English learner services.
665 words, about 3 min2Manifestation Determination After a Threat
A 13-year-old seventh grader with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD has an IEP with social-skills instruction, sensory breaks, and a behavior intervention plan that includes a cool-down pass. On a Tuesday, another student bumps him in a crowded hallway; he yells that he will bring a knife and cut the peer, and is escorted to the office.
638 words, about 3 min3Suicidal Disclosure in a 15-Year-Old
A 15-year-old 10th grader, Jordan, tells the school psychologist on Monday morning that he has been thinking about killing himself. He says he has saved 12 of his mother's sleeping pills in his backpack and has thought about taking them after school.
551 words, about 3 min4ADHD, Processing Speed, or Both?
A 9-year-old fourth grader, Elena, is referred for attention problems. Her teacher's BASC-3 scores are Attention 78 and Hyperactivity 72; her parent's scores are 58 and 62.
608 words, about 3 min5Custody, Counseling Records, and a Subpoena
A school psychologist has been counseling an 11-year-old, Priya, for anxiety during her parents' divorce. Priya's mother has joint legal custody and emails requesting the full counseling file and a summary of everything Priya has said about her father.
537 words, about 3 min