Format:
Online-Ressource
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v.: digital
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Springer eBook Collection. Behavioral Science Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9781441962577
Content:
Designed as a research-based yet matter-of-fact guide for beginning and future scientist-practitioners, A Practical Guide to Building Professional Competencies in School Psychology skillfully augments the reader's training, supervision, and experience by providing a framework for honing essential skills in the field. This reader-friendly, evidence-based text encourages the continuing development of expertise in communication and collaborative skills, diversity awareness, technical knowledge, and other domains critical to building and maintaining an ethical, meaningful practice. Each chapter in this must-have volume examines a core area of expertise in depth, and provides checklists (linked to competencies set out in NASP's Blueprint III) and the Development and Enhancement of Competencies Assessment Form are included to enable readers to gain a more complete understanding of their professional strengths and needs. The skill sets covered include: Developing cross-cultural competencies.Evaluating students with emotional and behavioral problems.Assessing student skills using a variety of approaches.Preventing and intervening in crisis situations.Consulting with families, colleagues, and the community.Facilitating mental health services in the school setting.A Practical Guide to Building Professional Competencies in School Psychology provides an invaluable set of professional development tools for new practitioners and graduate students in school psychology.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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A Practical Guide to Building Professional Competencies in School Psychology; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1: Developing and Enhancing Competencies in the Practice of School Psychology; Introduction; Embracing Change and Inspiring Growth; Using this Text; Broadening Perspectives; References; Chapter 2: Applying Law and Ethics in Professional Practice; Law and Ethical Standards as the Scaffolding for the Practice of School Psychology; Literature Review; Federal Legislation Impacting the Practice of School Psychology
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Identif ication of Learning Disabilities and Response to InterventionNative Language; Medication; Discipline; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112); The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; Schaffer v. Weast; Ethical Guidelines; Professional Competence; Professional Relationships; Professional Practice - General Principles; Professional Practice Settings - Independent Practice; Culturally Competent Practice; Ethical and Legal Decision-Making Model
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Explicated Cases to Illustrate Use of the Ethical and Legal Decision-Making ModelCase 1: Sam Boswell; Case 2: Expedited Special Education; Case 3: Making an Ethical/Professional Practice Complaint; Confidentiality of Counseling Notes; Next Steps; Chapter Competency Checklist; References; Chapter 3: Building Competency in Cross-Cultural School Psychology; Multicultural Competence; School Psychology and Culture; Cross-Cultural Competencies; Family Makeup; Overcoming Language Barriers; Systems Barriers; Family Priorities; Family's Belief System; Mental Process and Learning
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Effective Steps of a Fair Psychoeducational AssessmentStep 1: Do an Observation of the Student; Step 2: Seek Out Cultural Information Regarding the Student's Background; Step 3: Student Interview; Step 4: Referral Question; Step 5: Teacher Interview with Records Review; Step 6: Parent Interviews; Choosing Culture-Fair Measurements; Cultural Equivalence; Conclusion; Chapter Competency Checklist; References; Chapter 4: Managing Your Professional Practice as a School Psychologist; Introduction; Individual Management Practice; Professional Portfolio; Living Resume/Curriculum Vita
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School-Based FileProfessional Development/Supervision; System Management Practices; State and National Management Practices; Evaluating Management Practices; Future Directions; Appendix 1; Westport Public Schools: School Psychologist Standards; Appendix 2; Westport Public Schools: Pupil Services Mission Statement; Appendix 3; Westport Public Schools: Pupil Services Roles and Functions; Definition of Terms; Developmental Counseling; Prevention; Early Intervention; Problem-Centered Counseling; Consultation; Professional Development; Crisis Intervention
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Referral to Community Agencies and Services
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781441962553
Language:
English
Subjects:
Psychology
Keywords:
Schulpsychologie
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Lehrer
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Aufsatzsammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4419-6257-7
URL:
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