Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing many industries, but some school psychologists are still unsure about using it. Why is that? Here’s 3 reasons that I can think of as to why school psychologists might not be using AI yet, and how learning to use AI can actually make your job easier and reduce your stress!
1. Fear of the Unknown
AI sounds complicated, and many people worry it will be hard to learn. The idea of relying on technology for sensitive tasks like psychological evaluations can feel risky. But tools like Bastion GPT are designed to be simple and helpful, especially for tasks like report writing.
Even a little practice can show you how AI makes your work smoother, not harder. With guided instruction and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll quickly see that AI is more of a trusted assistant than a confusing machine.
2. Concern About Accuracy
School psychologists care deeply about getting things right for their students. It’s true that AI isn’t perfect, but when used as a support tool, it can speed up the writing process and still allow you to review and refine the results. AI can help you organize thoughts, catch grammar mistakes, and even suggest alternative phrasing to make reports clearer and more parent friendly. Instead of replacing your expertise, AI amplifies it, letting you dedicate more energy to thoughtful analysis and less to repetitive writing tasks.
3. Lack of Time to Learn Something New:
With busy schedules, finding time to learn AI might feel impossible. And, let’s face it, learning something new is always a sourse of stress. But what if taking that time can save you TONS of time as soon as next week. In my experience, once you learn how to work with AI, you’ll never look back!
That’s because saving time on report writing can reduce your level of stress and feelings of being “swamped” that go hand in hand with being a school psychologist. That’s more time for supporting your students, supporting families, and NOT report writing in your off-time at home!
Plus, many AI tools are designed with busy professionals in mind — you can start small, experimenting with just one or two features or aspects of your reports at a time. I started with using it for parent and teacher questionnaires, and then made the leap to cognitive tests and rating scales. Even dedicating just 30 minutes a week to learning AI can pay off with massive time savings in your day-to-day work.
4. Fear of Not Being FERPA or HIPAA Compliant:
Handling student data comes with serious responsibilities, and many school psychologists worry that using AI might compromise confidentiality. It’s essential to protect sensitive information, but the good news is that Bastion GPT is fully accredited for both FERPA and HIPAA compliance. This is why I decided to use it. This means you can confidently use the platform, knowing it meets strict privacy and security standards.
By choosing a tool designed with compliance in mind, you can embrace AI’s benefits without sacrificing the safety of your students’ information. There are other AI tools, but since I felt so comfortable with this one, I haven’t taken the time to ry out others. Yes, I have more time, but not THAT MUCH spare time.
Here’s my video on how I got started with using AI for my psychoeducational reports.
Why You Should Start Using AI TODAY
Imagine cutting down the time it takes to write detailed, accurate reports. With Bastion GPT, you can quickly draft sections, get suggestions for wording, and focus more on helping students instead of stressing over paperwork. AI can handle the more mechanical parts of writing, like structuring content or generating templates, freeing you up to add your personal touch where it matters most. The result? High-quality reports that truly reflect your professional insights, created in a fraction of the time.
Ready to Learn?
If you’re a school psychologist who wants to make report writing faster and easier, check out our quick and inexpensive course on using AI with Bastion GPT. It’s the perfect way to step into the future of school psychology without feeling overwhelmed. In just a short time, you can gain the skills to transform your workflow and reclaim valuable hours in your week.
Don’t get left behind — empower your practice with AI today!