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From Disclosure to Practice: Free AI Informed Consent Template for School Psychologists
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
Byron McClure
7 days ago2 min read


School Psych AI District Spotlight: Behavioral Health Services of Boston Public Schools
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.
Byron McClure
Jan 295 min read


Do Work That Matters: Reflecting on the Role of School Psychologists
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.
Byron McClure
Jan 226 min read


2026 Updates Are Here
*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
Byron McClure
Jan 47 min read


Looking Ahead to 2026
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
Byron McClure
Dec 15, 20256 min read


Building a More Reliable Sophia
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.
Byron McClure
Nov 1, 20254 min read


Meet Our In-House Counsel: Brandon Prince, Esq.
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...
Brandon Prince
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Why Are Youth Turning to AI for Therapy?
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.
Byron McClure
Sep 20, 20254 min read


Why School Psych AI? My Brutally Honest Take.
By Dr. Byron M.L. McClure, NCSP AI will not define the future of school psychology. Our willingness to lead in mental health,...
Byron McClure
Sep 2, 202511 min read


How School Psychologists Can Get Ahead with AI This Summer: A 4-Step Action Plan
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.
Byron McClure
Jun 2, 20259 min read


School Psych AI Earns FERPA Certification, Setting the Standard for Data Security & Privacy for School Psychologists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 17, 2025 Contact: School Psych AI | onboarding@schoolpsych.ai School Psych AI , the leading...
Byron McClure
Feb 19, 20251 min read


5 Things You Need to Know About Bias in AI
In this article, I explore how bias in AI systems arises, the real-world consequences it can have, and practical ways to address it.
Byron McClure
Dec 31, 20246 min read


How to Write Better AI Prompts: For School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, and Every School-Based Professional
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...
Byron McClure
Dec 26, 20248 min read


School Psych AI 2024 Wrap Up & Thank You
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...
Byron McClure
Dec 24, 20242 min read


AI In School Psychology. 7 Ways School Psychologists Can Use AI.
Prefer podcasts? Click the video above to listen to the podcast—AI generated, but 100% human approved! With the rise of AI in school...
Byron McClure
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Celebrating a Year of Growth and Innovation: Sophia’s First Year
Introduction As we celebrate Sophia’s first birthday, we’ve been intentional in taking time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve...
Rachele Teson
Sep 28, 20245 min read


It's (AI) Levels to This: What Every School Psychologist Needs to Know About the Future of Our Practice
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...
Byron McClure
Sep 21, 20248 min read


AI Tools for School Psychologists
Introduction Dr. Alex Rivera is a dedicated school psychologist who works in a district where she is one of five school psychologists....
Rachele Teson
Jun 6, 20246 min read


Should School Psychologists Disclose the Use of AI?
Introduction If your child were undergoing the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, would you want to know if AI tools were...
Byron McClure
May 1, 20244 min read


Practical Uses of AI
Helping psychologists advocate for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve our practice This article was created by three...
Byron McClure
Apr 30, 20247 min read
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