Description
A leading introductory text, this authoritative volume comprehensively describes the school psychologist's role in promoting positive academic, behavioral, and emotional outcomes for all students. The book emphasizes a problem-solving-based, data-driven approach to practice in today's diverse schools. It grounds the reader in the concepts and tools needed to become a competent, ethical practitioner; implement and evaluate multi-tiered interventions; and facilitate systems-level change. Useful pedagogical features include illustrative vignettes and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities.
New to This Edition
*Incorporates up-to-date research findings and professional standards.
*Expanded coverage of response to intervention, cultural and linguistic diversity issues, and evidence-based practice in mental health.
*Chapter on legal issues includes expanded coverage of IDEIA and other recent federal mandates.
Chapter
Chapter 1--Introduction to the Field of School Psychology
Chapter 2--The Historical Context of School Psychology
Chapter 3--The Changing Face of School Psychology: Responding Effectively to Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Chapter 4--Becoming a School Psychologist: Training and Credentialing Issues
Chapter 5--Working as a School Psychologist: Employment Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
Chapter 6--Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology
Chapter 7--Facilitating Change through Data-Driven Problem Solving: A Model for School Psychology Practice
Chapter 8--The School Psychologist’s Role in Assessment: Models, Methods, and Trends in Gathering, Organizing, and Analyzing Data
Chapter 9--The School Psychologist’s Role in Prevention and Intervention: Part 1. Academic Skills
Chapter 10--The School Psychologist’s Role in Prevention and Intervention: Part 2. Mental Health and Social–Emotional Behavior
Chapter 11--The School Psychologist’s Role in Collaboration, Consultation, and Facilitation of Systems Change
Chapter 12--The School Psychologist’s Role in Research and Evaluation
Chapter 13--Moving the Field Forward: Mapping the Future of School Psychology
Appendix A--American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (Revised 2010)
Appendix B--National Association of School Psychologists Principles for Professional Ethics (Revised 2010)
School Psychology for the 21st Century, Second Edition
：Foundations and Practices
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