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The Behavioral Health Services department of the Boston Public Schools is comprised of over 100 school psychologists and over 50 graduate students.

Together, we support all BPS schools. Learn more at BostonSchoolPsychs.com The Behavioral Health Services Department (BHS) provides services and supports to all Boston Public Schools. BHS staff recognize the critical connection between behavioral health and academic and social success at school. The Behavioral Health Services Department is guided by the tenets and domains of practice of the National Association of School Psychologists and the Safe and Supportive School Framework developed by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Behavioral Health and Public Schools Task Force. In addition to providing leadership around the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model (CBHM), services and supports include psycho-educational evaluations and social evaluations; crisis work; Student Support Team and School-based Management support; individual and group counseling; non-IEP social skills groups; teacher, principal and parent consultation; and professional development.

10/08/2026

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to recognize Dr. Desiree Rivera, a bilingual school psychologist with Boston Public Schools! 🇵🇷

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Desiree has been supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students as a BPS school psychologist since 2007.

Her career began as a clinical psychologist and has also included teaching at the elementary, high school, and college levels. Today, as a city-wide compliance assessor, Desiree has worked with more than 40 school teams across BPS. She particularly enjoys supporting our youngest learners and identifying the supports they need early on to help set them up for success.

We’re grateful for the experience, dedication, and care Desiree brings to students, families, and school teams across BPS. ❤️

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉

10/07/2026

This week on the Boston School Psychs Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Melissa Pearrow for a powerful conversation on prevention, comprehensive school mental health, and the systems that help schools identify and support students before they reach a point of crisis.

Melissa shares insights from more than two decades of partnership with Boston Public Schools, including how leadership, university partnerships, and the NASP Practice Model can help school psychologists move beyond individual services and create lasting systems-level change.

The conversation dives into universal behavioral health screening and why relying only on referrals or discipline data can leave some students overlooked. Melissa and Dr. Andria Amador discuss how Boston Public Schools screens more than 36,000 students each year and uses that data to identify needs earlier, guide interventions, advocate for resources, and elevate student voice.

We also explore culturally responsive practices, workforce diversity, leadership, and what the next generation of school psychologists will need to navigate a rapidly changing field. Throughout the episode, one message stands out: meaningful change starts with curiosity, strong partnerships, and a willingness to step up and help solve problems.

✨New episodes every other Wednesday

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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/GiahtjQUAMc?si=smVaXxHUdde_gaCC

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boston-school-psychs-podcast/id1845054541

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10/06/2026

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to recognize Dr. Ivonne Borrero, Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services for Boston Public Schools!

A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Borrero is a bilingual Spanish-speaking school psychologist who has spent more than 26 years working in Massachusetts. Throughout her career, she has been a dedicated advocate for English learners and students with disabilities.🇵🇷

In her work with BPS, Dr. Borrero collaborates across departments to support culturally responsive practices and equitable opportunities for students throughout the district.

We’re grateful for the experience, advocacy, and commitment she brings to the BPS community.❤️

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!🎉

10/05/2026

Our new website is live!🎉 We’re excited to share the newly redesigned website for Boston Public Schools Behavioral Health Services!

The new site offers a closer look at the work of our 100+ school psychologists across BPS, our Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model, research and annual reports, professional development, training programs, Project PROVIDE, resources for families and educators, and much more.

You can also find your school psychologist, meet members of our team, and catch up on the latest episodes of the Boston School Psychs Podcast.💙

Check it out at BostonSchoolPsychs.com!

10/01/2026

We’re continuing to celebrate our School Psychologists of the Month from last school year, and next up is Samantha Gonzalez, who was recognized in June 2026! 🎉

Samantha loves the energy, resilience, and perspective her students bring each day. Working in an international school gives her the opportunity to learn about many different cultures, languages, and traditions, and she feels honored to be trusted with the stories and dreams of her students and their families. 💙

Outside of school psychology, Samantha is a huge music fan! She sings in the Boston Skyline Chorus and loves going to rock concerts, especially right up front. And after a busy day, her favorite way to unwind is with a good audiobook.

Although her recognition came last spring, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to give Samantha a well-deserved spotlight!

Please join us in congratulating Samantha Gonzalez, June 2026 School Psychologist of the Month! 🎉

09/30/2026

In this clip, Dr. Eric Rossen, Executive Director of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), discusses how NASP is not only responding to the needs of school psychologists today, but also looking ahead at the forces that will shape the future of our profession.

One example is the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists (ICSP), an initiative designed to make it easier for eligible school psychologists to become licensed and work in other participating states, reducing some of the barriers that can come with moving or practicing across state lines.

Since this podcast episode was recorded, the Compact has continued to grow, with 10 states now having enacted legislation. Eric highlights the Compact as one example of NASP looking ahead and preparing for the changing needs of the profession.

It’s great to see this kind of long-term thinking about how we can strengthen the profession and better support school psychologists in the years ahead. 💙

Learn more about the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists at schoolpsychcompact.org⁠

🎙️ Boston School Psychs Podcast - Episode 2 with Dr. Eric Rossen

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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/jHyQ4MVVHBA?si=HBLH-7WGHftbtP5E

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boston-school-psychs-podcast/id1845054541

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/36dU8URcCPWS5gMQRnHAFa?si=CmZaVh1zR_2IDoItDfULXg&utm_source=copy-link

09/29/2026

In honor of the Red Sox playing the Yankees tonight in the first game of the playoffs, we’re showing a little Boston pride from the BPS Behavioral Health Services team!

These throwback photos from 2025 feature our school psychologists repping their Red Sox gear at a staff meeting and a group of BPS school psychologists enjoying a game together at Fenway Park.

Wishing the Red Sox good luck tonight! ⚾️

09/23/2026

In this clip, Dr. Andria Amador shares how the Boston Public Schools Department of Behavioral Health Services, consisting of more than 100 school psychologists, progressed from Proficient to Exemplary recognition through NASP’s Excellence in School Psychological Services (ESPS) Recognition Program.

For the BPS Behavioral Health Services, that progress was years in the making. As Andria reminds us, meaningful systems change doesn’t happen all at once: “A journey of a million miles starts with the first step.”💙

🎙️Boston School Psychs Podcast - Episode 12

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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/jF7O_PYpntM?is=Z6gLcUkgglH5HK6K

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boston-school-psychs-podcast/id1845054541

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/36dU8URcCPWS5gMQRnHAFa?si=CmZaVh1zR_2IDoItDfULXg&utm_source=copy-link

09/21/2026

We’re excited to continue our partnership with Dr. Byron McClure, CEO and Founder of School Psych AI, for another school year!

Through this partnership, all Boston Public Schools school psychologists have access to School Psych AI, along with monthly professional learning led by Dr. McClure.

Dr. McClure is an electrifying speaker and has received rave reviews from our school psychologists. We’re also excited to welcome him back to the Boston School Psychs Podcast for two episodes this year!

We’re grateful for this continued collaboration and look forward to another year of learning, innovation, and supporting school psychologists across BPS.💙

School Psych AI Byron McClure

09/16/2026

Dr. Andria Amador, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Services, shares how Boston Public Schools has partnered with local universities to create meaningful, school-based training opportunities for future school psychologists at both the doctoral and specialist levels.

We’re proud that BPS is home to the only APPIC-approved school psychology training program for doctoral students in Massachusetts. BPS also provides robust practicum and internship experiences for specialist-level school psychology students.

What began with zero graduate students has grown to 50, creating valuable training experiences for future school psychologists while expanding our capacity to support our schools.

This clip is from Episode 7 of the Boston School Psychs podcast, featuring Dr. Sheila Desai.

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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/SLSX6UnNfFE?is=uJgZmtlz5bNfH6en

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