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The School Psychology Track within Texas Tech University's Educational Psychology Ph.D. program equips students for evidence-based practice, which involves systematically applying current research findings to guide clinical decisions and service implementation (Canadian Psychological Association Task Force, 2012, p. 7). Students learn to assess and study these methods to guarantee positive client results while advancing knowledge in the discipline. Focused on generating impactful research for children, families, educational institutions, and underserved communities, the Track emphasizes producing work valued by practitioners. Through mentorship, students provide psychological services in school environments while evaluating every aspect of service provision. This dual approach is supported by practical experiences in communities and schools that complement academic coursework throughout the program. These field experiences are thoughtfully supervised by university clinical staff, practicing professionals, and researchers who foster collaborations with local schools, particularly in rural areas lacking school psychology resources.