School Psychological Assessment Practices: A Systematic Review

This study aims to identify and analyze school psychological assessment practices. Following the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review of the literature published in the Scopus and Web of Science databases was conducted between 2014 and 2020. The review was based on the selection of 60 studies. The results showed that behavioral tests such as BASC and versions DESSA 1-2-3 and DESSA-mini are among the most used. Throughout time there is stabilization in the preference for standardized tests of intelligence such as the Wechsler, Woodcock-Johnson, KABC and Stanford-Binet-5 scales, which is frequently reported in research and professional practices of the school psychologist. Additionally, the routine use of interviews and behavioral observations continues to be the basis of school psychological assessment processes. Implications for the investigation and practice of psychological assessment in the school context are discussed.