Report Summarizes Psychology Study Findings from San Diego State University (Preparing Indigenous School Psychologists: Stories From an Indigenous Specialization Project In School Psychology).

The article focuses on research addressing educational disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in Canada and the United States, emphasizing the need for more Indigenous school psychologists. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs, the study highlights systemic barriers in graduate preparation programs and advocates for culturally responsive recruitment and retention strategies. It presents a school psychology program that has successfully supported the preparation and graduation of Indigenous school psychologists from multiple Indigenous nations. The research is peer-reviewed and aims to inform efforts to close educational gaps through improved professional practices.