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Zusatztext Introduction to School Psychology: Controversies and Current Practice provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive yet concise, coverage of theoretical foundations, historical underpinnings, professional associations, and contemporary practice standards in the rapidly growing field of school psychology. Particularly compelling chapters focus on controversies (e.g., identification of learning disabilities) that have significantly impacted the practice of school psychology as well as challenges and opportunities that will shape future growth of the profession. A veritable who's who lineup of chapter authors make this book an indispensable resource for school psychology students, practitioners, and university trainers. Informationen zum Autor Dr. Matthew K. Burns is a Professor of School Psychology at the University of Missouri, and Director of the Center for Collaborative Solutions for Kids, Practice, and Policy. He has published over 175 articles and book chapters in national publications, and has co-authored or co-edited 12 books. He is also the immediate Past Editor of School Psychology Review and Past Editor of Assessment for Effective Intervention. Dr. Burns is one of the leading researchers regarding the use of assessment data to determine individual or small-group interventions, and has published extensively on response to intervention, academic interventions, and facilitating problem-solving teams. In addition Dr. Burns was also a practicing school psychologist and special education administrator before becoming an academic, and served on the faculty of the University of Minnesota for 10 years and Central Michigan University for 5 years. Klappentext This book serves as an introduction to the field of school psychology. School psychology has evolved over the course of its existence due to several controversies, and how researchers and practitioners responded to those controversies. This text presents those debates and provides needed historical context to explain the field and facilitate deeper understanding in students. Zusammenfassung This book serves as an introduction to the field of school psychology. School psychology has evolved over the course of its existence due to several controversies, and how researchers and practitioners responded to those controversies. This text presents those debates and provides needed historical context to explain the field and facilitate deeper understanding in students. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction to School Psychology: Controversies and Current Practice Matthew K. Burns SECTION 1 - CURRENT PRACTICE 2. Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Ethical Standards that Affect Current Practice Dawn M. Decker 3. Culturally Competent Practice Scott L. Graves Jr. 4. Giving Expertise Away through School Consultation: A Framework for School Psychology Daniel S. Newman and Julie Q. Morrison SECTION 2 - PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 5. APA Division 16 - School Psychology James Diperna 6. The National Association of School Psychologists and Its Influence on the Field of School Psychology Todd A. Savage and Leslie Z. Paige 7. Society for the Study of School Psychology Elaine Clark, Stacy Overstreet, Robert J. Volpe, Karen C. Stoiber, and Margaret Semrud-Clikeman 8. Council for Exceptional Children Antonis Katsiyannis, Robin P. Ennis, and Rebecca Leary 9. International School Psychology Association (ISPA) Bonnie K. Nastasi SECTION 3 - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS 10. Theory, Conceptual Frameworks, and Practice in School Psychology Matthew K. Burns, Julia Baker, Victoria Erhardt, Elyse M. Farnsworth, Anna Genchanok, Elena Kwong, and Brittany VanHove 11. Prediction versus Control: Influences of Applied Behavior Analysis on School Psychology Practice Brian K. Martens and Michael P. Mullane 12. Neuroscience for School Psychologists J. W. Kalat 13. Influen...
