TY  - BOOK
AU  - Merrell,Kenneth W.
AU  - Ervin,Ruth A.
AU  - Gimpel,Gretchen A.
TI  - School psychology for the 21st century: foundations and practices 
SN  - 1593852509
AV  - LB1027.55 .M55 2006
U1  - 371.4 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - New York
PB  - Guilford Press
KW  - School psychology
KW  - United States
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-358) and index; Introduction field of school psychology -- The historical context of school psychology -- The changing face of school psychology : responding effectively to cultural and linguistic diversity -- Becoming a school psychologist : training and credentialing issues -- Working as a school psychologist : employment trends, opportunities, and challenges -- Legal and ethical issues in school psychology -- Facilitating change through data-driven problem solving : a model for school psychology practice -- The school psychologist's role in assessment : models, methods, and trends in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data -- The school psychologist's role in prevention and intervention, part 1 : academic skills -- The school psychologist's role in prevention and intervention, part 2 : mental health and social-emotional behavior -- The school psychologist's role in facilitating systems change -- The school psychologist's role in research and evaluation -- Moving the field forward : mapping the future of school psychology
N2  - This engaging, authoritative introductory text comprehensively describes the role of the school psychologist in promoting positive educational and mental health outcomes for all students in today's schools. The book emphasizes a data-driven, problem-solving-based approach to prevention and intervention with diverse children, youth, and their families. The reader is equipped with vital tools for becoming a competent, ethical practitioner; effectively addressing students' emotional, behavioral, and academic needs; facilitating systems-level change; and using research as the basis for informed decision making. Special features include helpful vignettes, discussion questions, activities, and resources
ER  -