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Ethics and Law for School Psychologists

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Informationen zum Autor SUSAN JACOB, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology at Central Michigan University. She has served on national and state ethics committees and was on the team responsible for drafting the 2010 version of NASP's Principles for Professional Ethics.DAWN M. DECKER, PHD, NCSP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Central Michigan University. Her scholarship addresses the impact of legal initiatives on educational assessment and instructional practices.ELIZABETH TIMMERMAN LUGG, PHD, JD, is a licensed attorney and an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University. In addition to teaching and conducting research in the area of education law, Dr. Lugg represents individuals and organizations in controversies dealing with education. Klappentext THE PREMIER TEXT FOR ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL-BASED PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICEEthics and Law for School Psychologists is the single best source of authoritative information on the ethical and legal issues school psychologists face every day. Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of psychologists in school settings, this book includes the most up-to-date standards and requirements while providing an introduction to ethical codes, ethical decision making, and the legal underpinnings that protect the rights of students and their parents. This new seventh edition has been extensively updated with the latest research and changes to the law, with an increased focus on ethical-legal considerations associated with the use of digital technologies. Coverage includes new case law on privacy rights, electronic record keeping, the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, digital assessment platforms, the latest interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and more.Ethics texts for counseling and psychology are plentiful, and often excellent-but this book is the only reference that speaks directly to the concerns and issues specific to psychologists in school settings. Case vignettes, end-of-chapter questions, and discussion topics facilitate deeper insight and learning, while updated instructor's resources bring this key reference right into the classroom.* Get up to date on the latest research and professional literature* Consider new issues surrounding the use of digital technologies* Update your knowledge of case law and federal education law* Understand the ethical issues surrounding school psychological practiceKeeping up with the latest research and legal issues is a familiar part of a psychologist's duties, but a practice centered on children in an educational setting makes it both critical and more complex. Ethics and Law for School Psychologists provides a central resource for staying up to date and delivering ethically and legally sound services within a school setting. Zusammenfassung Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is the single best source of authoritative information on the ethical and legal issues school psychologists face every day. Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of psychologists in school settings, this book includes the most up-to-date standards and requirements while providing an introduction to ethical codes, ethical decision making, and the legal underpinnings that protect the rights of students and their parents. This new seventh edition has been extensively updated with the latest research and changes to the law, with an increased focus on ethical-legal considerations associated with the use of digital technologies. Coverage includes new case law on privacy rights, electronic record keeping, the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, digital assessment platforms, the latest interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and more.Ethics texts for counseling and psychology are plentif...

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Preface xiWhat's in the Book xiWhat's Not in the Book xiiSeventh Edition Revisions xiiDisclaimers xiiiCast of Characters xivAcknowledgments xvChapter 1 Ethics in School Psychology: An Introduction 1Quality Control in School Psychology 1What and Why of Professional Ethics 2Ethics Training and Competencies 4Codes of Ethics 8Four Broad Ethical Principles 12Ethical and Legal Decision Making 22Unethical Conduct 26Concluding Comments 29Study and Discussion 29Chapter 2 Law and School Psychology: An Introduction 33The U.S. Constitution 33Statutes and Regulations 40Case Law 45Summary 46Legal Training for School Psychologists 46Credentialing of School Psychologists 48Lawsuits against Schools and School Psychologists 49Concluding Comments 54Study and Discussion 54Chapter 3 Privacy, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Record Keeping 57Privacy 57Informed Consent to Establish a School Psychologist-Client Relationship 61Confidentiality 66Nondisclosure Laws and Privileged Communication 72Record Keeping in the Schools 77Concluding Comments 96Study and Discussion 96Chapter 4 Ethical-Legal Issues in the Education of Students with Disabilities under IDEIA 99Education of Children with Disabilities: A Historical Perspective 99Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 102Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 145Concluding Comments 149Study and Discussion 150Chapter 5 Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 151Section 504 151Americans with Disabilities Act 164Concluding Comments 166Study and Discussion 166Chapter 6 Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychoeducational Assessment 169Testing versus Assessment 169Preassessment Responsibilities 170Assessment Planning 175Information Gathering 183Assessment Interpretation 184Nondiscriminatory Assessment 187Personality Assessment 191Professional Competence and Autonomy 192Computer-Assisted Psychoeducational Assessment 193Concluding Comments 196Study and Discussion 196Chapter 7 Ethical and Legal Issues in School-Based Interventions 199Multitiered Systems of Academic and Behavioral Support 199Therapeutic Interventions within the Context of a School Psychologist-Client Relationship 208Duty to Protect 211Competence and Responsibility 223Psychopharmacologic Interventions 224Concluding Comments 226Study and Discussion 227Chapter 8 Indirect Services I: Ethical-Legal Issues in Working with Teachers and Parents 231Consultation with Teachers 231Special Issues in Working with Parents 236Concluding Comments 244Study and Discussion 245Chapter 9 Indirect Services II: Special Topics in Systems-Level Consultation 247Large-Scale Assessment Programs 248Instructional Programs, Policies, and Practices 253School Discipline 257Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying 266Concluding Comments 272Study and Discussion 272Chapter 10 Research in the Schools: Ethical and Legal Issues 277Competence, Responsibility, and Welfare of Participants 278Informed Consent and Privacy 279Exposure to Stress or Harm and Denial of Beneficial Treatment 285Post-Data-Collection Responsibilities 286Concealment and Deception 287Research with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations 291Scientific Misconduct 292Concluding Comments 292Study and Discussion 293Chapter 11 Ethical and Legal Issues in Supervision 295Professional Standards for Supervision 296Professional Disclosure Statement and Individualized Learning Plan 296Ethical Principles and Supervision 298Liability Issues 306Concluding Comments 306Study and Discussion 307Epilogue: Ethics, Law, and Advocacy 309Advocacy and a Complex Legal Landscape 310Proactive Survival Strategies for Advocates 314Developing an Ethical Practice 315Concluding Comments 316Appendix A National Association of School Psychologists Principles for Professional Ethics 2010 319Introduction 319Definition of Terms as Used in the Principles for Professional Ethics 322Appendix B American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 341Appendix C Table of Cases 365Appendix D Table of Federal Legislation 371Appendix E Frequently Used Acronyms 373References 375Author Index 405Subject Index 000

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