ABOUT Training in Comprehensive Services in School Psychology (TRACSS) Program
The Training in Comprehensive Services in School Psychology (TRACSS) is a Mental Health Service Professional demonstration grant funded by the Department of Education’s Offices of Elementary and Secondary Education and Safe and Supportive Schools. TRACSS trainees are provided multi-year financial support, including covered tuition costs, tuition stipend, health insurance, supplies and professional development.
The goal of TRACSS is to train master’s level School Psychology students to provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health services for all students and their families. Additionally, TRACSS aims to increase the School Psychology workforce pipeline in Texas and beyond.
In addition to the high-quality, evidence-based training they receive as part of the UT Austin School Psychology master’s program, TRACSS trainees attend a bi-weekly seminar focused on issues relevant to working in high-needs schools, a summer course on school psychology with emerging bilingual or English learners, professional development workshops in evidence-based mental health services, and receive supportive mentoring from members of the Texas Association of School Psychologists. TRACSS trainees complete their clinical field training (practicum and internship) at Del Valle ISD.