School Psychology for the 21st Century : Foundations and Practices

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.

Kenneth W. Merrell, University of Oregon, USA, Ruth A. Ervin, University of British Columbia, Canada; and Gretchen Gimpel Peacock, Utah State University, USA