Evaluation of the initial implementation of an assessment protocol of behavioral disorders for psychoeducators in an elementary school setting
Psychoeducators are playing an increasing role among professionals in primary schools, and they are often mandated to assess students with behavioral disorders. Until now, however, few rigorous evaluation practices have been developed for psychoeducators. This study aims to evaluate the initial implementation of an assessment protocol for behavioral disorders that has been proposed for primary school psychoeducators. A total of 22 psychoeducators and five school board administrators were interviewed to understand their appreciation of this innovative practice. Results were used to highlight the strengths, limits and constraints of use as well as benefits of the protocol on the psychoeducators’ evaluation practices.