Students attending two Michigan universities will be introduced to more psychologist training as the state struggles with a critical shortage of school psychologists. The money will either expand or launch a school psychologist training program.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has given $650,000 to Western Michigan University (WMU) and $350,000 to Andrews University (AU) in an effort to increase the school psychologist workforce in Michigan, support students who are facing mental health challenges and help schools navigate available resources.
“Investing in training for school psychologists is important not only for supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, but also for strengthening the pipeline of professionals in a field that is critical to both education and community health,” said Susan Corbin, LEO Director in a press release…