Tricia Acosta

Compassionate School Psychologist with background in providing psychological, educational support to students, and administrative oversight of programs and staff. Specialized in conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, developing intervention strategies, and counseling for various emotional and behavioral issues. Skilled at collaborating with educators, families, and other school staff to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. Proven ability to make a significant difference in the lives of children by fostering mental health awareness and promoting positive behaviors.

• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
• California Association of School Psychologists (CASP)
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

• Facilitated all District mental health services and placements
• Completed PEERS training through UCLA and provide PEERS groups districtwide
• Wrote and trained the staff on the District’s Risk Assessment
• Led mental health team meetings at school sites to facilitate collaboration between the school team and outside providers
• Completed approximately 70-110 assessments annually; including initial, triennial, public school, private school, and NPS/residential placement assessments; assessment experience from preschool through adult transition
• Conducted and implemented Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Served as a member of school’s SST team, RTI team, 504 team, Student/Teacher Assistance Team (STAT)
• Provided DIS counseling for students with social-emotional needs
• Trained in Dehn’s Pattern of Strengths and Weaknesses Model and in updates on current Dyslexia guidelines; trained in ADOS

• Oversaw all non-public school and residential treatment facility placements
• Provided trainings in the areas of behavior, accommodations, mental health, and executive functioning
• Served as the District’s CAC member at the SELPA level
• Elected as a PENT cadre member
• Supervised and evaluated 9 School Psychologists, 3 Adult Transition Teachers, 2 Transition Specialists, 10 Instructional Aides, Home Instruction Teacher
• Oversaw all secondary special education programs; 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, non-public school placements, residential placements, community day school, continuation high school, adult transition center
• Principal of the Adult Transition Center; 45 adults between the ages of 18-22 years
• Selected as the Mid Cities SELPA BICM Coordinator for the 2013-2014 school year
• Coordinated and led IEP meetings; completion of approximately 100 meetings annually; initials, triennials, amendments

• PTA Honorary Service Award, 2024-2025 school year