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Intern Competencies

The intern competencies follow the professional practice domains indicated in the NASP Standards. Domains are detailed fully in the NASP Standards (2020) and the Intern Competency Evaluation for Training and Professional Practice form.

Interns are evaluated by their supervisors three times yearly:

  • September/October
  • December/January
  • May

NASP Domains Evaluated

  • Domain 1: Data Based Decision Making
  • Domain 2: Consultation and Collaboration
  • Domain 3: Academic Interventions and Structural Supports
  • Domain 4: Mental and Behavioral Health Services and Interventions
  • Domain 5: School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning
  • Domain 6: Services to Promote Safe and Supportive Schools
  • Domain 7: Family, School, and Community Collaboration
  • Domain 8: Equitable Practices for Diverse Student Populations
  • Domain 9: Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Domain 10: Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice

Professional Work Characteristics Evaluated

  • Respect for Human Diversity
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Interpersonal Relations
  • Ethical Responsibility
  • Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Dependability