Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
School Psychological Services
School Psychological Services
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) psychologists help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. We collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. In addition, we work to strengthen connections between home and school.
About Our School Psychologists
Our school psychologists are mental health specialists who have advanced graduate degrees with training in both psychology and education. The preparation focuses on child development, the psychology of learning and behavior, curriculum and instruction, and skills in mental health and educational interventions. The North Carolina Department of Instruction licenses school psychologists, and some are recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists as Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSP). Additionally, there are several school psychologists who are certified by the state to conduct evaluations for students with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Contact your child's school to find your school psychologist:
How to Contact a CMS School Psychologist
Within CMS,101 school psychologists are assigned to one to three schools and serve pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade students. An additional eight school psychologists serve preschool children from three to five years of age through the Bright Beginnings Program and Exceptional Children (EC) Departments.
Internship Information for the 2026-2027 School Year
CMS employs over 100 school psychologists who serve 186 schools housing 146,000 students. Our psychologist-to-student ratio is about 1 to 1400 students. Most of our school psychologists have a two school assignment with a small group serving a one school assignment. We strive to provide comprehensive school psychological services as outlined in the NASP practice model. Our psychologists provide social/emotional, behavioral, and academic support through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework. In fact, CMS was awarded the Excellence in School Psychological Services at the Proficient Level by NASP in 2020!
The Internship application process for the 2026-2027 school year is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Leah Wade. Psychology Program Manager, at LeahR.Wade@cms.k12.nc.us .
Do you want to know more about CMS school psychologists? Then please view the videos below.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-CChFM8K3w
YouTube: https://youtu.be/7AfaMDwsjYI
Again, thank you for your interest in CMS. Our internship experience will be rewarding, fulfilling and will lay the groundwork for a successful career in school psychology!
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