School Psychology for the 21st Century, Second Edition
Foundations and Practices
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent, Child Psychology, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Educational Psychology
| Author: | Kenneth W. Merrell, PhD, Ruth A. Ervin, PhD, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, PhD | ISBN: | 9781609187545 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | December 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kenneth W. Merrell, PhD, Ruth A. Ervin, PhD, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9781609187545 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | December 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
