School Psychology for the 21st Century, First Edition

Kenneth W. Merrell, PhD, School Psychology Program, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Ruth A. Ervin, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada Gretchen A. Gimpel, PhD, Department of Psychology, Utah State University, Logan, UT

Introduction to the 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 I: Academic Skills. The School Psychologist's Role in Prevention and Intervention. Part II: 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. Appendix A: The American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Appendix B: National Association of School Psychologists Professional Conduct Manual.