School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices. Second Edition
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| Title: | School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices. Second Edition |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Merrell, Kenneth W., Ervin, Ruth A., Peacock, Gretchen Gimpel |
| Source: | Guilford Publications. 2011. |
| Availability: | Guilford Press. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012. Tel: 800-365-7006; Tel: 212-431-9800; Fax: 212-966-6708; e-mail: info@guilford.com; Web site: http://www.guilford.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 380 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Intended Audience: | Students; Practitioners |
| Document Type: | Book Guides - Non-Classroom Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Evidence, Vignettes, Response to Intervention, School Psychology, Legal Problems, School Psychologists, Mental Health, Ethics, Problem Solving, Intervention, Legal Responsibility, Counselor Role, Behavior Change, Standards, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Data, Cultural Pluralism, Cultural Differences, Student Diversity, Multilingualism |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004 |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60918-752-1 |
| Abstract: | A leading introductory text, this authoritative volume comprehensively describes the school psychologist's role in promoting positive academic, behavioral, and emotional outcomes for all students. The book emphasizes a problem-solving-based, data-driven approach to practice in today's diverse schools. It grounds the reader in the concepts and tools needed to become a competent, ethical practitioner; implement and evaluate multi-tiered interventions; and facilitate systems-level change. Useful pedagogical features include illustrative vignettes and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities. New to This Edition: (1) Incorporates up-to-date research findings and professional standards; (2) Expanded coverage of response to intervention, cultural and linguistic diversity issues, and evidence-based practice in mental health; and (3) Chapter on legal issues includes expanded coverage of IDEIA and other recent federal mandates. [For the first edition, "School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices," see ED489496.] |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Access URL: | https://www.guilford.com/cgi-bin/cartscript.cgi?page=pr/merrell2.htm |
| Accession Number: | ED535951 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A leading introductory text, this authoritative volume comprehensively describes the school psychologist's role in promoting positive academic, behavioral, and emotional outcomes for all students. The book emphasizes a problem-solving-based, data-driven approach to practice in today's diverse schools. It grounds the reader in the concepts and tools needed to become a competent, ethical practitioner; implement and evaluate multi-tiered interventions; and facilitate systems-level change. Useful pedagogical features include illustrative vignettes and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities. New to This Edition: (1) Incorporates up-to-date research findings and professional standards; (2) Expanded coverage of response to intervention, cultural and linguistic diversity issues, and evidence-based practice in mental health; and (3) Chapter on legal issues includes expanded coverage of IDEIA and other recent federal mandates. [For the first edition, "School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices," see ED489496.] |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-60918-752-1 |
