School psychology for the 21st century
Subtitle: foundations and practices
By: Kenneth W. Merrell, Ruth A. Ervin, Gretchen A. Gimpel.
Contributors: Ervin, Ruth A.; Gimpel, Gretchen A.
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
Subjects: School psychology -- United States
Description: "This authoritative introductory text comprehensively describes the role of the school psychologist in promoting positive educational and mental health outcomes for all students in today's schools. The book emphasizes a data-driven, problem-solving-based approach to prevention and intervention with diverse children, youth, and their families. The reader is equipped with vital tools for becoming a competent, ethical practitioner; effectively addressing students' emotional, behavioral, and academic needs; facilitating systems-level change; and using research as the basis for informed decision making. Special features include helpful vignettes, discussion questions, activities, and resources."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction field of school psychology; title: The historical context of school psychology; title: The changing face of school psychology : responding effectively to cultural and linguistic diversity; title: Becoming a school psychologist : training and credentialing issues; title: Working as a school psychologist : employment trends, opportunities, and challenges; title: Legal and ethical issues in school psychology; title: Facilitating change through data-driven problem solving : a model for school psychology practice; title: The school psychologist's role in assessment : models, methods, and trends in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data; title: The school psychologist's role in prevention and intervention, part 1 : academic skills; title: The school psychologist's role in prevention and intervention, part 2 : mental health and emotional social behavior; title: The school psychologist's role in facilitating systems change; title: The school psychologist's role in research and evaluation; title: Moving the field forward : mapping the future of school psychology.