School Psychology for the 21st Century: Foundations and Practices

This leading text prepares new practitioners to support all students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success, with a focus on problem-solving and culturally responsive practice. It incorporates key advances in evidence-based assessment, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of support and addresses changes in school psychology training programs and professional standards.

Format: Hardback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2022
Publisher: Guilford Publications

Now in a revised and updated third edition reflecting a decade of changes in the field, this leading text prepares new practitioners to support all students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. The multiple roles and functions of the school psychologist are described and illustrated with vivid vignettes. Readers gain vital skills for planning and implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention efforts and collaborating to facilitate systems change. Guided by a problem-solving perspective, the book provides tools for effective, culturally responsive practice in today's diverse schools. End-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance learning.

New to This Edition
* Incorporates key advances in evidence-based assessment, intervention, and multi-tiered systems of support.
* Increased attention to supporting the growing numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students in schools.
* Addresses changes in school psychology training programs and professional standards.
* New emphasis on implementation science.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462549535