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October 1, 2025School Psychology5 citations

How are school psychologists using artificial intelligence in 2024? A descriptive study.

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RFRyan L. FarmerALAdam LockwoodRFRandy G. Floyd

Key Points

  • School psychologists are increasingly using artificial intelligence, especially for tasks like report writing and data analysis.
  • Survey results indicate concerns about privacy, bias, and the need for clearer professional guidelines in AI applications.
  • Limited formal training and institutional policies on AI use highlight gaps in ethical integration within the profession.
  • Findings stress the need for professional development opportunities and clearer guidance for effective AI implementation.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly integrated into professional settings, yet little is known about its use in school psychology. As AI technologies continue to evolve, understanding how school psychologists are incorporating them into their practice is essential for guiding ethical and effective implementation. This study surveyed 199 school psychologists across the United States during 2024 to examine their current use of AI, attitudes toward its application, and perceived ethical and practical concerns. Results indicate that while some practitioners have adopted AI for tasks such as report writing, data analysis, and communication, many remain hesitant about its use due to concerns about privacy, bias, and the need for clear professional guidelines. Despite growing interest in AI's potential to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows, formal training and institutional policies on AI use remain limited. Findings highlight the need for clearer guidance, professional development opportunities, and ethical considerations to ensure AI's responsible integration into school psychology. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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Farmer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd7e7efe798ba2fc496486https://doi.org/10.1037/spq0000713
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