School Psychology for the 21st Century, Second Edition: Foundations and Practices 2nd Edition, (Ebook PDF) – Digital Instant Dowload.
Product details:
- ISBN-10 : 1609187520
- ISBN-13 : 978-1609187521
- Author: Kenneth W. Merrell, Ruth A. Ervin, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock
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.
Table contents:
1. Introduction to the Field of School Psychology sample
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