Instructors can use GSAP assessments flexibly to achieve their instructional goals.

“The OES allows instructors to create classes and assign homework and projects involving the assessments,” Sandoval says. “And you can see how the grad students are doing.” 

Individual assignments, peer collaborations, whole-class instruction—exactly how to integrate these validated measures into course planning is up to each instructor. Scaffold, instruct, coach, provide feedback—all as graduate students become familiar with the use of tests and technologies. 

And because instructors can request up to three different assessments a year, over time students can explore a wide range of assessments.  

GSAP gives students a chance to learn and practice telehealth assessment through the OES.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, school and clinical psychologists have seen a surge in demand for telehealth services. The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that 36% of all outpatient mental health and substance use visits now take place virtually (Lo et al., 2022). In response, telehealth education is making its way into many higher education programs.   

A 2022 study published in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science explored the growing number of doctoral-level clinical psychology programs that have begun training graduate students in telehealth services. Researchers found that just half of the programs with telehealth education provided instruction in how to adapt assessment for telehealth delivery. Roughly 64% of the instructors polled said they wished students had more telehealth education before they began their clinical internships and careers (Perle et al., 2022). 

“Integrating telehealth education into graduate learning holds many benefits over teaching providers post-degree,” researchers said.  

Some of those benefits include opportunities 

• to apply what they’ve learned about telehealth delivery of assessments; 
• to discuss ethics, legal considerations, and data security when delivering telehealth assessments; and 
• to build students’ self-efficacy and comfort with telehealth assessment. 

Many WPS assessments, including several available through GSAP, can be administered via telehealth. For a look at the WPS assessments available through the OES, go here. You may also wish to review our Remote Assessment Guidelines.  

“We have found the GSAP program very helpful to our graduate students in school psychology as they are learning various assessment methodologies. Our students and their clients have found the WPS online platform easy to navigate. The assessments have helped provide our students with important client data to help hone their case conceptualization and report-writing skills.”  

—Paul McCabe, PhD 

Clinical and School Psychology 

Brooklyn College—CUNY 

Becoming an approved GSAP member is quick, easy, and free.

“Professors and instructors can apply online,” Sandoval says. “The process takes just a few minutes. Once we make sure the program qualifies, we’ll send a link with the requested tests, usually in just a few days.” 

It really is that simple. To apply, complete the online GSAP Application. Want to know more? Explore the GSAP FAQs.   

WPS supports the work you do in the clinic and the classroom, whether you’re a seasoned professional or a student working toward graduation and professional licensure. This alliance can last a lifetime.