Your first year as a school psychologist is supposed to challenge you... but how do you know whether you're experiencing a normal learning curve or working in an environment that's making it harder to grow?

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most important conversations we don't have in graduate school - how to tell the difference between being new to the profession and being in a district that may not be the right fit.

We'll talk about the green flags that often go unnoticed, the subtle warning signs that are easy to mistake for "just part of the struggle," and the questions I think every early career psych should be encouraged to ask themselves as they are beginnig to adjust into their roles as school psychologists.

If you're a graduate student, intern, first-year school psychologist, or even a seasoned psych wondering whether your current district is helping you grow into the professional you want to become, this episode is for you.

Lets be real.. the perfect district does not exist. And the goal is not to try and find a "perfect fit". Your goal is learning how to recognize an environment that supports your growth, values your professional judgment, and continuously invests toward enhancing your comptency as a school psychologist.