School Psychology for the 21st Century, Third Edition: Foundations and Practices
Autor Kenneth W. Merrell, Ruth A. Ervin, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, Tyler L. Renshawen Limba Engleză Hardback – 29 iul 2022
New to This Edition
*Incorporates key advances in evidence-based assessment, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of support.
*Increased attention to supporting the growing numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students in schools.
*Addresses changes in school psychology training programs and professional standards.
*New emphasis on implementation science.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1462549535
Pagini: 334
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.76 kg
Ediția:3rd edition
Editura: Guilford Publications
Colecția Guilford Press
Notă biografică
Ruth A. Ervin, PhD, is Associate Professor (part-time) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Ervin's teaching and research interests include promoting systems-level change to address research-to-practice gaps in school settings; collaborative consultation with school personnel, parents, and other service providers for the prevention and treatment of emotional and/or behavioral disorders via a data-driven, solution-oriented problem-solving approach; and linking assessment to intervention to promote academic performance and socially significant outcomes for school-age children.
Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Utah State University, where she is a member of the school psychology program faculty. She regularly supervises psychology practicum students in an early intervention setting. Dr. Gimpel Peacock’s publications and professional presentations focus on child behavior problems and family issues related to child behaviors, as well as professional issues in school psychology. Dr. Gimpel Peacock serves on the editorial advisory boards of several school psychology–related journals.
Tyler L. Renshaw, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at Utah State University, where he is Director of the School Psychology Program. He teaches graduate seminars in school mental health and supervises a team of graduate students who provide multitiered mental health services in local public schools. Dr. Renshaw’s research focuses on investigating practices that drive mental health work in schools, with particular focus on developing brief rating scales and testing mindfulness-based interventions. He is a former Editor-in-Chief for Assessment for Effective Intervention, a current Associate Editor for School Psychology Review, and an editorial board member for several other scholarly journals.
Cuprins
2. The Historical Context of School Psychology
3. Facilitating Change through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Data-Driven Problem Solving
4. Becoming Culturally Responsive: Diversity and Multicultural Issues in School Psychology, with Rebecca Martinez
5. Becoming a School Psychologist: Training and Credentialing Issues
6. Working as a School Psychologist: Employment Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
7. Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology
8. The School Psychologist’s Role in Assessment
9. The School Psychologist’s Role in Prevention and Intervention: Part 1. Academic Performance and Skill Development
10. The School Psychologist’s Role in Prevention and Intervention: Part 2. Social–Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health
11. The School Psychologist’s Role in Research and Evaluation
12. Moving the Field Forward: Mapping the Future of School Psychology
Recenzii
"Since the first edition, I have enjoyed this text's comprehensive coverage of the central domains of the field, its focus on data-driven problem-solving strategies, and its consistent insights and forward-thinking approach. I appreciate the changes in the third edition, including updated data on who school psychologists are and what they do, newly published assessment instruments, emerging intervention frameworks, and heightened emphasis on positive psychology constructs, including social–emotional health. I highly recommend this book for first-year graduate students in school psychology and for university trainers seeking to broaden their views and adjust their vantage points, consistent with progress in the field."--Randy G. Floyd, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis
"This stellar work is a comprehensive foundational text for graduate students who are learning critical aspects of the profession. The updated third edition further integrates the problem-solving model, tiered supports, and data-driven practices into each chapter. New topics that reflect important trends in the field have been astutely chosen and emphasized. Offering a deep and broad introduction to the field, the text presents critical information that is easily accessed, well researched, and illustrated with realistic and interesting examples. Thoughtful discussion questions at the end of each chapter guide students to explore ways they can apply the content."--Ellie Young, PhD, NCSP, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University
"A comprehensive text that provides a highly relevant and timely introduction to the field. This engaging text is a great choice for an introductory graduate course in school psychology and can be a resource to practitioners. The discussion questions and activities at the end of each chapter will be useful for readers to extend what they have learned and deepen their understanding of the content. I look forward to using the third edition in my courses."--Stacy-Ann A. January, PhD, NCSP, School Psychology Program, University of South Florida-A 'must-have' for school psychology graduate students, practitioners entering the field, and seasoned school psychologists who want to ensure their practices are current. From reader-friendly descriptions and summaries to lists of relevant articles and resources, this edition does not disappoint….The amount of quality in less than 300 pages is phenomenal….This text sets a solid foundation for understanding the complex role school psychologists fill and is written in a way that allows a reader to easily reference a particular topic when needed.--NASP Communiqué, 11/1/2023
Descriere
Now in a revised and updated third edition reflecting a decade of changes in the field, this leading text prepares new practitioners to support all students' academic, behavioral, and social–emotional success. The multiple roles and functions of the school psychologist are described and illustrated with vivid vignettes. Readers gain vital skills for planning and implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts and collaborating to facilitate systems change. Guided by a problem-solving perspective, the book provides tools for effective, culturally responsive practice in today's diverse schools. End-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance learning.
New to This Edition
*Incorporates key advances in evidence-based assessment, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of support.
*Increased attention to supporting the growing numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students in schools.
*Addresses changes in school psychology training programs and professional standards.
*New emphasis on implementation science.