ERIC Number: EJ841393
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-May
Pages: 10
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Grade Retention: Current Decision-Making Practices and Involvement of School Psychologists Working in Public Schools
Schnurr, Britton L.; Kundert, Deborah K.; Nickerson, Amanda B.
Psychology in the Schools, v46 n5 p410-419 May 2009
Research examining student outcomes (e.g., achievement, adjustment) after grade retention reveals that it does not result in long-term improvements for students; however, grade retention continues to be used as an intervention. The purpose of this study was to examine retention decision-making practices, as well as school psychologists' knowledge, beliefs, and opinions regarding retention. Actual and ideal roles of school psychologists in grade retention decisions were also examined. Participants included 250 school psychologists randomly selected from the membership of the National Association of School Psychologists. Results revealed that the decision to retain is a subjective one, typically made by a team. Responding school psychologists did not support retention and found the research moderately applicable to practice. However, most school psychologists indicated that they were not centrally involved in decision making. Findings also revealed a desire among school psychologists for increased involvement in developing and/or implementing programs aimed at improving performance and consulting on the effects of retention. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Grade Repetition, School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Intervention, Decision Making, Knowledge Level, Attitude Measures, Counselor Attitudes, Cooperative Planning, Student Needs, Special Needs Students, Low Achievement, At Risk Students
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York
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