To find out more about the CPA training standards, access the document here: cpa.ca/docs/File/Ac...

To find out more about the NASP training standards, access the document here: www.nasponline.org/standards-an...

The CPA only accredits doctoral programs. Despite this, many training programs in Canada, both doctoral and masters alike, adhere closely to NASP standards. Literature in the US shows APA and NASP standards, contrary to popular belief, are more alike than different. Is this the case in Canada?

The CPA is currently on their sixth iteration of the Accreditation Standards for Doctoral and Residency Programs in Professional Psychology (CPA, 2023). The standards ensure the adequate training and licensure of candidates, and ease the mobility of psychologists between jurisdictions in Canada.

Continued and stronger advocacy efforts are needed to promote recruitment in the profession. To find out more about school psychology in Canada, visit the CPA Section of Educational and School Psychology website: cpa.ca/sections/edu...

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Retention and recruitment issues, lower interest in training programs, growing need for expanded roles and specialization, the trend towards doctoral training, and registration requirements impact both the training of new school psychs, and the availability of qualified trainers.

Trainer shortages, trouble finding valid internship sites, few training programs, and many practitioners approaching the age of retirement compound concerns regarding service delivery. The profession is at a crossroad.
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Heise, D. H. (1964). The status and role of the school psychologist in Canada (T). University of British Columbia. Retrieved from open.library.ubc.ca/collections/...

The above quote is from a psychologist in Saskatchewan (Heise, 1964). Many psychologists at the time voiced this concern across several Provinces. This is not a novel problem. Concerted efforts from the profession must be made. Now is the time for new ideas and expanded approaches for services.

"Service to rural teachers is minimal. The present situation is a temporary measure only. There is need for more recognition by administrators and ready financial aid for services. Some special emphasis should be placed on the problems and needs of rural areas" - Heise, 1964, p.98.

- Western University
- University of Toronto
- McGill University
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Memorial University

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- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- University of Alberta
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Regina
- University of Manitoba

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Interested in working as a school psychologist? Below is a list of Canadian universities that provide training in school psychology (or similar). Note: not all universities are CPA-accredited, and some are not formal school psychology programs. Feel free to contact this account for more info.