Delaware Department of Education
Alison McDonough, PsyD, BCB, is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in educational and psychosocial settings. Currently serving as a School Psychologist for Adult Prison Education at the Delaware Department of Education, Alison conducts psychoeducational evaluations for incarcerated individuals pursuing high school diplomas. As Director of Psychosocial Programs at The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation since 2007, Alison has been instrumental in developing support and resources for young cancer patients and their families. Alison's previous roles include positions at Red Clay Consolidated School District and the Delaware Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, as well as co-founding Associates in Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health, where psychological assessments and biofeedback services were offered. Alison earned a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Delaware.
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Delaware Department of Education
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) provides educational support to residents from birth through adulthood. DDOE supports Delaware public schools – which includes 19 school districts and 23 charter schools – with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life. DDOE additionally manages educator licensure and certification, registers homeschools, facilitates adult and prison education programs, supports early learning and higher education institutes, and facilitates additional programs as outlined in Delaware Code. Delaware education policies, laws, and regulations are often formed in partnership with local educators and stakeholders, the State Board of Education, the Professional Standards Board and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA). In Delaware, any child between age five and 16 is required to attend a public school, homeschool or other non-public option.