Introduction

Clinical supervision represents a critical professional development opportunity for mental health professionals. However, the practice of clinical supervision is seemingly overlooked in public schools. In point of fact, few school psychologists or school counselors actually receive clinical supervision. Still, with changes transforming school-based mental health practice, yesterday's practice is rapidly becoming today's malpractice. This article provides a fundamental look at the challenges facing school-based practitioners, highlights the need for clinical supervision in the schools, reviews key definitions, and underscores the necessity of school psychologists and school counselors becoming active participants in clinical supervision as a critical component to continuing education and professional development.