School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices

By Ruth A. Ervin, Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, Kenneth W. Merrell

Book Overview

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*Incorporates up-to-date research findings and professional standards.*Expanded coverage of response to intervention, cultural and linguistic diversity issues, and evidence-based practice in mental health.*Chapter on legal issues includes expanded coverage of IDEIA and other recent federal mandates.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609187520
• ISBN13: 9781609187521
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 17 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 12

Customer Reviews

School Psychology

Book is a text for a graduate class. It was delivered promptly and in the condition noted. Will keep this text as a reference for future use.

easy to read, practical

I bought this book as a required text for a school psychology ph.d. program, and thought it would be horribly dry. To my pleasant surprise, it is not only easy to read, it is a great resource, full of practical information that really gives clarity to the field. Great book!

Book review

Great intro level book/overview. Required for my first class as a student and its a keeper

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