By Dr. Byron M.L. McClure "I do not want to go back to doing my job without Sophia!"  One of our core values and guiding ethical principles at SPAI is transparency. This article will share the findings from our most recent PD. Before the PD session started, most attendees were still sitting with uncertainty. Some were curious. Some were cautious. Some were actively worried. Of the practitioners who answered the pre-session poll, only 6% said they felt very confident using AI

Every practitioner writes differently. You have your own templates, your own style, and your own way of organizing information. That is the reality of our field. This guide does not try to make everyone write the same way. Instead, it shows you how to use Sophia as a thought partner to build each section of your report, your way. The goal of this guide is simple: help you draft each section so you can spend more time where it matters most.

NASP 2026 is a wrap, and this year's convention made it clearer than ever for me why I do this work. We built this platform for school psychologists. School Psych AI it's for the people!

In May 2024, we asked a simple question: Should school psychologists disclose the use of AI?  It became the most-viewed post in School Psych AI history. The School Psych AI Ethics Council held a spirited discussion on the topic's complexities, and almost two years later, those findings remain valid.  The recommendation? Yes, disclosure is best practice, but where you disclose matters just as much. The Council suggested disclosure should happen during the informed consent proc

Boston Public Schools Behavioral Health Services partnered with School Psych AI to build a yearlong AI training and implementation model for over 100 school psychologists. The partnership prioritizes ethical AI use, strength-based practices, and professional judgment. Learn how BPS created a replicable framework for AI adoption in school psychology that other districts can follow, including training sequences, accountability structures, and measurable outcomes.

In this personal op-ed, school psychologist Dr. Byron M.L. McClure reflects on the daily tension between paperwork and direct student support. Drawing on over fifteen years in schools, he explains why most practitioners enter the field, what gets in the way of meaningful work, and how reducing documentation burden can restore capacity for counseling, consultation, and connection with students and families.

*Updated Friday, January 9, 2026 Platform Updates Friday, January 9, 2026 Bug Fixes and Improvements This next update focuses on stability, clarity, and smoother day-to-day use. Nothing flashy. Just things working the way they should. Your Work Stays Updated   We fixed an issue where threads, documents, and folders weren't always showing your latest changes. Now when you make updates, you'll see them immediately without needing to refresh. Smoother Scrolling   When you send a

A Major Platform Update + New Resources to Help You Get Better Results January is bringing big changes to School Psych AI . A rebuilt platform. New tools for prompting. And dedicated support to help you get consistent, accurate results from Sophia. This post covers everything that's coming and how it will make your work easier. Part I: Major Update to School Psych AI: 1/5/26 This update focuses on several things our users asked for directly: A workflow that matches how school

If you've been frustrated with School Psych AI lately, you're not alone. We saw the issues, felt them, and spent October fixing them. Sophia's more accurate now, PDFs process in minutes instead of forever, and outputs are consistent. We're not planning big changes, just focusing on giving you a stable, reliable platform that works when you need it.

FAQs with the Attorney Behind the Mission at School Psych AI Q1: Who are you, and what do you do at School Psych AI? Hi! I’m Brandon...

Teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, but the risks are dangerously high. This is a call to action for school psychologists to step in, apply their expertise, and lead the way in developing safe and ethical AI tools for our students.

By Dr. Byron M.L. McClure, NCSP AI will not define the future of school psychology. Our willingness to lead in mental health,...

This guide helps school psychologists use AI tools to save time on tasks like report writing and assessment scoring. Learn to identify key pain points, build AI knowledge focusing on student data privacy, pilot low-risk applications, and create a practical plan for fall. Use resources like the School Psych AI Literacy page to integrate AI ethically and improve efficiency while maintaining professional judgment.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:  February 17, 2025 Contact: School Psych AI | onboarding@schoolpsych.ai School Psych AI , the leading...

In this article, I explore how bias in AI systems arises, the real-world consequences it can have, and practical ways to address it.

Why AI prompts fall short and how you can get better results. Prefer to listen? Click here to listen to a podcast-style version of this...

As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of the School Psych AI community. Whether you’re a...

Prefer podcasts? Click the video above to listen to the podcast—AI generated, but 100% human approved! With the rise of AI in school...

Introduction As we celebrate Sophia’s first birthday, we’ve been intentional in taking time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve...

As impressive as AI is right now, we’re still in the early stages. It’s 2026, and a school psychologist enters their office. Instead of...