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School Psychologist, Ed.S.
jmekelburg@esu2.org

402-654-3317 ext. 237

Education

Black Hills State University
- B.S. - Psychology
- Minors - Early Chldhood/Special Education, Spanish
University of South Dakota
- Ed.S. - School Psychology

Biographical Information

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Hello, my name is Jeremiah Mekelburg. I am the school psychologist for Logan View Public Schools. This is my 4th year and I am proud to be a Raider! Below I have provided some information from the National Association of School Psychologists about the role of a school psychologist.

School Psychologists Work With Students to:

•Provide counseling, instruction, and mentoring for those struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral problems
•Increase achievement by assessing barriers to learning and determining the best instructional strategies to improve learning
•Promote wellness and resilience by reinforcing communication and social skills, problem solving, anger management, self-regulation, self-determination, and optimism
•Enhance understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and backgrounds

School Psychologists Work With Students and Their Families to:

•Identify and address learning and behavior problems that interfere with school success
•Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team)
•Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health
•Teach parenting skills and enhance home–school collaboration
•Make referrals and help coordinate community support services

School Psychologists Work With Teachers to:

•Identify and resolve academic barriers to learning
•Design and implement student progress monitoring systems
•Design and implement academic and behavioral interventions
•Support effective individualized instruction
•Create positive classroom environments
•Motivate all students to engage in learning

School Psychologists Work With Administrators to:

•Collect and analyze data related to school improvement, student outcomes, and accountability requirements
•Implement school-wide prevention programs that help maintain positive school climates conducive to learning
•Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment
•Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services
•Design, implement, and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming

School Psychologists Work With Community Providers to:

•Coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school
•Help students transition to and from school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment or juvenile justice programs

(Copied from NASP Website: http://www.nasponline.org/about_sp/whatis.aspx)