Strengthening School Psychologist Workforce
RECRUIT - TRAIN - SUSTAIN - RETAIN
Does your district need school psychologists?
Do you need help funding, recruiting, and retaining them?
ROE 40, in partnership with the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center, is leading a federally funded initiative to expand school-based mental health services across Illinois.
ROE 40, in partnership with the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center, is leading a federally funded initiative to expand school-based mental health services across Illinois.
What You Receive
• Up to $25,000 for a new school psychologist
• Additional retention funding in years 2 and 3
• Graduate student and re-specialization support
• Ongoing training and supervision
• Full grant management administered by ROE 40
• Additional retention funding in years 2 and 3
• Graduate student and re-specialization support
• Ongoing training and supervision
• Full grant management administered by ROE 40
Who Should Apply?
Districts that:
• Need additional school psychologists
• Serve high-need or rural populations
• Want to expand mental health services
Re-Specialization Pathway Candidates:
• Current educators, counselors, or social workers ready to become school psychologists
• Individuals seeking a funded pathway into a high-impact role
• Candidates interested in school-based mental health settings
• Professionals committed to serving high-need districts
Financial support is available for eligible candidates, including stipends, training, and supervised field experience while completing required coursework.
• Need additional school psychologists
• Serve high-need or rural populations
• Want to expand mental health services
Re-Specialization Pathway Candidates:
• Current educators, counselors, or social workers ready to become school psychologists
• Individuals seeking a funded pathway into a high-impact role
• Candidates interested in school-based mental health settings
• Professionals committed to serving high-need districts
Financial support is available for eligible candidates, including stipends, training, and supervised field experience while completing required coursework.
Apply Now
Contact for Information
Contact
Dr. Todd Pettit
Director, School-Based Mental Health Systems
Regional Office of Education #40
[email protected]
Dr. Todd Pettit
Director, School-Based Mental Health Systems
Regional Office of Education #40
[email protected]