School psychologists who promote social justice will:
- Engage in ongoing reflection of one’s own prejudices and beliefs to prevent these biases from impacting the students and families they serve.
- Take action against social injustices within schools and communities
- Promote the emotional, social, and academic well-being of students from all backgrounds
- Explore the impact of ecological systems on the academic performance of all students
- Critically examine the appropriateness of assessments and measures as they relate to a student’s ethnicity, culture, race, and linguistic ability
- Educate administrators, teachers, and community members on the importance of social justice
- Approach each student as a unique individual rather than through a biased lens
- Implement evidence-based programs that reduce the achievement gap and reduce the effects of discrimination, prejudice, and racism.
- Engage in sustained professional development regarding practices and procedures regarding students of diverse cultures, religions, and sexual orientations
- Seek out consultation or guidance when a situation arises that may be outside one’s multicultural competence