Description
Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated third edition reflecting a decade of changes in the field, this leading text prepares new practitioners to support all students' academic, behavioral, and socialâemotional success. The multiple roles and functions of the school psychologist are described and illustrated with vivid vignettes. Readers gain vital skills for planning and implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts and collaborating to facilitate systems change. Guided by a problem-solving perspective, the book provides tools for effective, culturally responsive practice in today's diverse schools. End-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance learning.
New to This Edition
*Incorporates key advances in evidence-based assessment, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of support.
*Increased attention to supporting the growing numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students in schools.
*Addresses changes in school psychology
Trade Review
"In its third edition, School Psychology for the 21st Century remains the introductory text that all school psychologists in training should read. The focus on problem solving and multi-tiered systems of support aligns perfectly with current standards and practices in the field. This is an excellent text for introductory school psychology courses as well as for current practitioners who want to expand their skills."--T. Chris Riley-Tillman, PhD, Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri–Columbia
"Since the first edition, I have enjoyed this text's comprehensive coverage of the central domains of the field, its focus on data-driven problem-solving strategies, and its consistent insights and forward-thinking approach. I appreciate the changes in the third edition, including updated data on who school psychologists are and what they do, newly published assessment instruments, emerging intervention frameworks, and heightened emphasis on positive psychology constructs, including social–emotional health. I highly recommend this book for first-year graduate students in school psychology and for university trainers seeking to broaden their views and adjust their vantage points, consistent with progress in the field."--Randy G. Floyd, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis
"This stellar work is a comprehensive foundational text for graduate students who are learning critical aspects of the profession. The updated third edition further integrates the problem-solving model, tiered supports, and data-driven practices into each chapter. New topics that reflect important trends in the field have been astutely chosen and emphasized. Offering a deep and broad introduction to the field, the text presents critical information that is easily accessed, well researched, and illustrated with realistic and interesting examples. Thoughtful discussion questions at the end of each chapter guide students to explore ways they can apply the content."--Ellie Young, PhD, NCSP, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University
"A comprehensive text that provides a highly relevant and timely introduction to the field. This engaging text is a great choice for an introductory graduate course in school psychology and can be a resource to practitioners. The discussion questions and activities at the end of each chapter will be useful for readers to extend what they have learned and deepen their understanding of the content. I look forward to using the third edition in my courses."--Stacy-Ann A. January, PhD, NCSP, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of South Florida-
Table of Contents1. Introduction to the Field of School Psychology
2. The Historical Context of School Psychology
3. Facilitating Change through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Data-Driven Problem Solving
4. Becoming Culturally Responsive: Diversity and Multicultural Issues in School Psychology, with Rebecca Martinez
5. Becoming a School Psychologist: Training and Credentialing Issues
6. Working as a School Psychologist: Employment Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
7. Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology
8. The School Psychologist’s Role in Assessment
9. The School Psychologist’s Role in Prevention and Intervention: Part 1. Academic Performance and Skill Development
10. The School Psychologist’s Role in Prevention and Intervention: Part 2. Social–Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health
11. The School Psychologist’s Role in Research and Evaluation
12. Moving the Field Forward: Mapping the Future of School Psychology
