The Handbook of International School Psychology

The Handbook of International School Psychology
ISBN-10
1412926696
ISBN-13
9781412926690
Category
Psychology
Pages
553
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Shane R. Jimerson, Peter T. Farrell, Thomas D. Oakland

Description

The chapters in this Handbook characterize the specialty of school psychology as one that collectively provides individual assessment of children who may display cognitive, emotional, social, or behavioral difficulties; develops and implements primary and secondary intervention programs; consults with teachers, parents and other relevant professionals; engages in program development and evaluation; conducts research; and helps prepare and supervise others. The Handbook also includes a section consisting of chapters that review the key considerations of school psychology internationally and trends influencing school psychology7F 19s international development, including: chapters that discuss the past, present, and future of the International School Psychology Association (ISPA); findings from the International School Psychology Survey that examine characteristics and responsibilities of school psychologists, and a summary and synthesis of the information in the Handbook.

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