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Merrell, Kenneth W.

School psychology for the 21st century : foundations and practices / Kenneth W. Merrell, Ruth A. Ervin, Gretchen A. Gimpel. - New York : Guilford Press, c2006. - xvi, 368 pages. : illustrations. ; 26 cm.

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.

ISBN: 1593852509

LCCN: 2005021693

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA606632 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013360558 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
School psychology--United States.

LC Class. No.: LB 1027.55 / .M47 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 371.7/13