Abstract
School psychologists must have the skills to analyze data as part of a problem-solving process and communicate their findings and recommendations for intervention in a clear and concise manner. Theme- based reports can be used to communicate assessment results in a child- centered format, which gives the reader an integrated understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both the child and the child’s environment. Further, the themes developed through assessment results can logically lead to recommendations for intervention in all settings (home, school, community). Communicating assessment results in written format is an essential skill that must be taught as part of the graduate preparation of school psychologists. A theme-based report writing worksheet for organizing, analyzing and integrating assessment information will be presented, which graduate educators can use to assist beginning school psychology report writers in presenting findings. This worksheet has been developed and used successfully in a school psychology assessment course.
