Praxis 5282 case studies

Praxis 5282 · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Praxis School Psychologist test (5282) is a selected-response examination used by many states as one piece of the licensure or certification process for school psychologists. It is aimed at candidates completing a graduate program in school psychology, or at practicing psychologists moving into school settings, who need to demonstrate entry-level competence before working independently with students, families, and school teams. The Praxis 5282 case studies are 5 cases and about 4,969 words.

The Referral of Mateo: Language, IQ, and the SLD Exclusionary Factors

Mateo is an 8-year-old second grader who moved to the United States from Guatemala at age 4 and has attended English-only classrooms since kindergarten. Spanish is spoken at home; his mother speaks limited English and his father works evenings.

1,023 words, about 5 min 2

Staring Episodes in a Fifth Grader on Stimulant Medication

Jayden is a 10-year-old fifth grader with a medical diagnosis of ADHD, combined presentation, who takes 18 mg of extended-release methylphenidate each morning. Over the past six weeks his teacher reports episodes in which he stops mid-sentence, stares for 10 to 15 seconds, and then resumes as if nothing happened; she estimates 20 to 25 episodes per day, most often during independent reading and whole-class lecture.

947 words, about 5 min 3

Nadia's Text: Suicide Risk Screening With No District Protocol

Nadia is a 15-year-old ninth grader who has missed 11 of the last 30 school days. Her teachers report she sleeps in class, has stopped turning in work, and eats lunch alone.

974 words, about 5 min 4

Mr. Okafor's Implementation Problem: Consultation When the Intervention Never Ran

Okafor teaches fourth grade in a Title I school with 27 students, six of whom have IEPs. Trevor, age 9, has 12 office referrals in eight weeks, mostly for calling out, leaving his seat, and arguing with adults.

980 words, about 5 min 5

Devon's Knife: Manifestation Determination and the Weapon Exception

Devon is a 13-year-old seventh grader who receives special education services under the category of other health impairment for ADHD and a specific learning disability in written expression. His IEP includes a behavior intervention plan for off-task behavior and frustration outbursts.

1,045 words, about 5 min