Due to the recent changes in the social, cultural, and educational fields, the role of the school psychologist is gradually becoming more significant and comprehensive.
Taking this circumstance into account, the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center conducts training courses for school psychologists. The courses are based on the “DESCRIPTION OF WORK IMPLEMENTED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF A PSYCHOLOGIST OF A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION” manual developed by the RPPC, specifically designed for school psychologists.
It should be noted that by Order N 667-A/2 of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia dated March 12, 2025, the “Description of Work Implemented Within the Framework of the Duties and Functions of a Psychologist of a Public Educational Institution” manual has been officially approved for use as an educational material.
The main goal of the courses is to develop the competencies necessary for the effective implementation of the functions defined by the job responsibilities of a psychologist at a general educational institution through the enhancement and modernization of professional skills, as well as to ensure a unified approach in the provision of psychological support services in general educational institutions.
The trainers are Ani Avagyan and Armine Hayrapetyan, methodologist-trainers at the Department of Training and Methodological Support of the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center.
The courses are conducted in two stages. In the first stage, psychologists of general educational institutions are provided with theoretical knowledge about the role and functions of a school psychologist. The second stage is aimed at the development of practical skills related to the working tools of a psychologist of a general education institution.
18.03.2025
