School Psychological Services
The Clermont County Educational Service Center (CCESC) School Psychological Services Department is committed to promoting the educational success and mental health development of students through collaboration with families and school personnel. We are dedicated to advocating on behalf of all children and youth by teaming with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education. They hold a Master’s degree, Educational Specialist degree, or a Doctorate and are licensed by the state of Ohio to practice in schools. School Psychologists provide counseling, instruction and mentoring for those students experiencing academic, behavioral and mental health concerns. They increase student achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning. School Psychologists promote student wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and life skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination and optimism. Some of the other services provided by school psychologist include, but are not limited to:
Data-based decision making and accountability
Counseling (individual and group)
Crisis prevention and intervention
Conduct assessments and evaluation
Identify tiered academic, behavioral and life skills interventions
Participate on teacher-based teams and committees
Consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents/families
Know best practices for special education policies and procedures
Professional development for staff and parents regarding behavior and learning
Systems-level change in schools
CCESC currently employs 14 school psychologists, 1 school psychology assistant and 2 intern school psychologists. The CCESC school psychologists provide services to the following school districts: Batavia, Felicity-Franklin, West Clermont, New Richmond, Bethel-Tate and Goshen. Services are also provided to St. Bernadette, CEC-South, CEC-North, Wasserman and Thomas A. Wildey School. Services provided are both direct and consultative.
Reach out to CCESC if you’d like more information regarding school psychological services available to Clermont County Schools.
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For more information contact:
Steffani Diesel-Slone, Psy S.
CCESC Special Education Supervisor
Certified CPI Instructor
P- 513-735-8365