The aim of the present study was to investigate the expectations and evaluations of Estonian school principals on the work of school psychologists. Surveys have shown that teachers and school principals value traditional assessment activities but also desire more consultation. School psychologists emphasize the importance of system counseling, but…

Although school psychological services around the world are currently undergoing a period of rapid development, little comparative information is available about the training, roles and responsibilities of school psychologists or the contrasting contexts in which they work. Further information in this area should help new and established school…

Describes the results of an empirical investigation studying pupils' views of the work of school psychologists in Estonia. Pupils who had visited psychologists considered themselves to be less successful in school, to have more conflicts with parents, and to be more frequently in a bad mood. The work of school psychologists was evaluated…

Studies the expectations for school psychological services of Estonian teachers and school psychologists and the real problems psychologists deal with in schools. Results find that the problems that need the intervention of a psychologist are perceived differently by teachers and psychologists. Teachers tend to consider child-centered services…