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Informationen zum Autor REBECCA BRANSTETTER, Ph.D. is a school psychologist who has worked with public K-12 schools throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She also works with children through her private practice, Grow Assessment and Counseling Services. Branstetter is the author of the popular blog "Notes from the School Psychologist" (www.studentsgrow.blogspot.com). Klappentext The School Psychologist's SURVIVAL GUIDE From veteran school psychologist and popular blogger Rebecca Branstetter, The School Psychologist's Survival Guide offers both new and seasoned school psychologists a practical, go-to handbook with ready-to-use strategies and time-saving reproducible materials they can use every day. Written in an accessible style, the book explains how to bridge the gap between best practices according to research and the realities of working in a school district bureaucracy with limited resources. The School Psychologist's Survival Guide provides hands-on help in navigating the day-to-day challenges of working in a school district, managing large case loads, dealing with legal and ethical challenges on the job, crisis management, and more. The author offers advice on: Getting situated at a new school and building relationships with key staff members Managing your assessment caseload and completing your assessments within timelines How to effectively communicate sensitive information to parents, teachers, and students Developing and supporting academic, social, emotional, and behavioral interventions Dealing with both individual student and school-wide crises Learning your roles in Response to Intervention (RTI) Practicing self care by understanding the stress response The book also helps experienced professionals fine-tune their skills with the latest ideas and theories, such as bilingual assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills groups, and much more. Simply put, The School Psychologist's Survival Guide takes on the top challenges that are present in the day-to-day roles of today's school psychologist and provides real-world solutions. "One of the most relatable and thorough resources for newly-graduated and veteran school psychologists working in the public school setting. Dr. Branstetter combines practical, realistic, and achievable recommendations with a personal and engaging writing style." --Tara Egan, D.Ed., school psychologist and popular humor blogger, Charlotte, North Carolina Zusammenfassung Offers help for school psychologists who must often travel to multiple school sites! deal with students with severe disabilities! meet with concerned parents! and manage school crises. This book is filled with practical advice! strategies! and useful tools! complete with reproducible forms! letters! and checklists for busy professionals. Inhaltsverzeichnis Exhibits, Forms, and Figures xv Acknowledgments xix About the Author xxi Preface xxiii Introduction xxv 1 Wearing Many Hats: the Roles of the School Psychologist 1 Assessment 2 Consultation 3 Prevention and Intervention 4 Counseling 5 Pulling It All Together 6 Key Points 6 Discussion Questions 7 2 Finding Where You Belong: Logistics and Building Relationships in Your Schools 9 Getting Situated at a New School Site 11 Building Relationships with Key Staff Members 12 The School Secretary: Your New Best Friend 12 The Principal: Captain of the Ship 12 Counselors and Other Support Staff 14 Special Educators 14 General Education Teachers 17 The Custodian 17 Beginning-of-School Logistics 17 What to Do in the First Few Days and Weeks of School 18 Managing Multiple Sites 18 Finding a Work Space at Your School Site 22 Getting Needed Materials 23 Other Cons...
