School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections among home, school, and the community.  Services are provided with consideration of the diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds of students within the district, and include: 

Hillsborough County Public Schools’ school psychologists have advanced degrees, and many have specialized training and experience in a variety of areas. They must be certified and/or licensed by the State of Florida. They also may be nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board.