Supporting and Retaining African American School Psychologists.

The article discusses the underrepresentation of African American school psychologists in the field and the need for intentional efforts to recruit and retain them. It highlights the importance of increasing diversity among practitioners to better meet the needs of a diverse student population. The article also explores the experiences of African American school psychologists, including the challenges they face due to racial bias and discrimination. Evidence-based strategies for recruitment and retention are provided, such as establishing a diverse recruitment team, strengthening the hiring process, building community partnerships, providing mentorship, and approaching staffing with intentionality. Implementing these strategies can lead to a more inclusive and diverse school psychology workforce, benefiting both practitioners and students. [Extracted from the article]

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