Ep 55 | What’s in Your Scope? Understanding Your Role as an LEP

Hi Empowered LEPs! It’s me, Jana, for this solo episode, and I’m diving into a topic that’s both super important and sometimes misunderstood: our scope of practice as licensed educational psychologists.

Before we get into it, I’ve got to share how much my mentorship group means to me. It’s such a privilege to connect with aspiring and practicing LEPs, and it honestly keeps me motivated to continue sharing what I’ve learned. You all inspire me every day.

Now, let’s talk about the scope of practice. It’s one of those things we all need to get crystal clear on—especially if you’re out on your own in private practice, making all those big decisions. I’ll walk you through what’s outlined in the California Business and Professions Code so you can feel confident you’re staying within your lane and making ethical choices.

Here’s what I’ll cover in this episode:

• The unique strengths we bring as LEPs, like our school-based experience and ability to support academic success.
• The specific areas we’re trained to handle, including educational evaluation, diagnosing learning-related disorders, counseling, consultation, and intervention coordination.
• Why it’s so important to stay focused on our psychoeducational expertise and avoid crossing into areas like medical diagnoses.

This episode is all about helping you feel empowered to embrace your role and use your expertise to make a difference.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas! If you’re enjoying the podcast, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it also gets you entered into a mentorship session giveaway with me. And don’t hesitate to reach out anytime at jana@empowerlep.com if you have questions or suggestions for future topics.

Thanks for tuning in—let’s keep supporting and empowering each other!

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