My name is Alexa Clutter and I am the School Psychologist for Clinton-Massie Local Schools. I am a proud alumni of Clinton-Massie and I am honored to be working with my fellow Falcon families. My top priority is ensuring the success and safety of students through home and school collaboration.

What do school psychologists do?

Support families, school, and the community in meeting the academic, behavioral, and mental health needs of students.

• Consult with parents, teachers, and other professionals to promote student well-being and achievement
• Evaluate the needs of students through a whole-child framework.
• Develop special prevention and intervention strategies for students.
• Advocate sound educational practices for all students.

For Students:

Provide formal assessments of a child's abilities, learning styles, emotional development, and social skills.

Observe in the child's classroom to gather useful data needed for interventions.

• Integrate the assessment information into an accurate and useful picture of the child's current skills and abilities.
• Make recommendations for an educational program tailored to the child's individual needs.
• Monitor the child's progress toward meeting goals set by the building-level team.

For Teachers:

Consult with teachers about the child's achievement levels, social and emotional development, and individual needs.

• Consult with teachers about the effects of various teaching techniques and methods of classroom management.
• Help teachers understand more about how children grow, learn, and develop.
• Assist teachers in the development of appropriate goals and objectives necessary to meet the needs of each child.

For Parents:

Establish open communication between the home and the school that promotes parent participation in educational decisions affecting their child.

• Help parents recognize the strengths and special needs of their child and support them as they work to meet those needs.
• Facilitate referrals to other agencies and specialists when appropriate.
• Collaborate with other professionals on the child's team to implement recommendations in the school setting