Training in Comprehensive Services in School Psychology (TRACSS)

What does TRACSS offer to students in the Master’s in School Psychology program?

The TRACSS fellowship provides financial assistance to students admitted to the Masters in School Psychology program, which includes a stipend to cover living expenses, tuition coverage, health insurance, and some funds for conferences.

How does the fee allocation work for conferences and professional memberships?

TRACSS trainees are allocated funds each year for Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP) membership, TASP Summer Institute registration, and related travel. Additional funds may be available for the TASP and National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) conventions. 

Is Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP) membership mandatory? 

It is required to be a TASP member throughout your time in the program. It is also highly encouraged that all trainees take the opportunity to connect with an experienced licensed school psychologist in Texas, through the TASP’s mentorship program (SPs in a pod), as it is curated for networking and professional growth opportunities within the school psychology community of the state of Texas.

Are all bi-weekly seminars mandatory to attend?

Yes, attendance at all seminars is mandatory for TRACSS trainees. Seminar participation is a crucial part of the fellowship and contributes to your professional development and completion of program requirements.

Can we do our internships at sites other than Del Valle ISD?

Del Valle ISD is the only LEA partner for internships in the TRACSS program. 

Is the UT Austin program accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)? If not, does it impact our ability to practice as school psychologist in different states upon graduation?

Our master’s level school psychology training program is in the process of seeking NASP accreditation. 

We started the master’s program in 2012 and began working on NASP accreditation three years ago. We are currently in a probationary period required by NASP. 

In our program at large (i.e., non-TRACCS students), we have had several students complete internships and ultimately work in different states (e.g., Louisiana, California, Colorado). Each of our students complete a portfolio that is submitted to NASP when they seek certification, and the program director signs a form that is also submitted to NASP. Working in different states upon graduation has not been a problem for any of our program graduates. 

Of note, our doctoral level school and clinical child psychology training program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Further, our doctoral program has “approval” status with NASP. For more information about what accreditation and approval means, see the APA and NASP websites.

Is the program taking applications for the 2026-27 academic year?

We were recently informed that our funding will end in December 2025. Given this, we are not taking applications for new trainees. However, we are actively seeking new sources of funding to continue the program.