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Does Context Matter? An Analysis of Training in Multicultural Assessment, Consultation, and Intervention between School Psychologists in Urban and Rural Contexts
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Newell, Markeda; Looser, Joshua – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
The purpose of this study was to analyze the extent of training in multicultural assessment, intervention, and consultation of school psychologists in urban and rural contexts. Although there is greater cultural and sociodemographic diversity in urban settings as compared to rural settings, it is unknown whether school psychologists in urban…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Intervention, School Psychologists, Urban Schools
Child Maltreatment Identification and Reporting Behavior of School Psychologists
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Lusk, Victoria L.; Zibulsky, Jamie; Viezel, Kathleen – Psychology in the Schools, 2015
A majority of substantiated maltreatment reports are made by educators and thus, teacher knowledge of child maltreatment reporting mandates and reporting behavior has been a focus of research. The knowledge and behavior of school psychologists, however, has not received similar attention. This study investigated the child maltreatment reporting…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Disclosure, School Psychologists, Teacher Behavior
Survey of Nationally Certified School Psychologists' Roles and Training in Psychopharmacology
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Shahidullah, Jeffrey D.; Carlson, John S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2014
A randomly selected group of Nationally Certified School Psychologists (NCSPs; n = 817) were mailed the 42-item "School Psychopharmacology Roles and Training Evaluation" (SPRTE) which inquired about their caseloads, practice roles as proposed by DuPaul and Carlson ([DuPaul, G. J., 2005]), and prior training in psychopharmacology. A…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Pharmacology, School Psychologists, Surveys
The Current Status of Graduate Training in Suicide Risk Assessment
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Liebling-Boccio, Dana E.; Jennings, Heather R. – Psychology in the Schools, 2013
Directors and coordinators (n = 75) of graduate programs in school psychology approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) were surveyed regarding their training practices in suicide risk assessment. Respondents viewed the assessment of suicide risk as an important part of graduate instruction, and most believed that…
Descriptors: Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Suicide, School Psychology
Effective School-Based Service Delivery for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
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Sansosti, Frank J.; Sansosti, Jenine M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2013
School psychologists increasingly are called on to assess academic, behavioral, and social functioning of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), as well as advocate for and assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based instructional strategies across a wide variety of education contexts. In this study, we…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Delivery Systems, Student Needs
A Survey of School Psychologists' Knowledge and Training in Child Psychopharmacology
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Carlson, John S.; Demaray, Michelle Kilpatrick; Hunter-Oehmke, Shana – Psychology in the Schools, 2006
A national sample of 320 school-based, practicing members of the National Association of School Psychologists provided information on (a) their caseloads receiving medications, (b) types of school psychopharmacology training opportunities available and perceptions of their current training in child psychopharmacology, and (c) information about…
Descriptors: Pharmacology, School Psychologists, Independent Reading, Educational Opportunities
Academic School Psychologists: Addressing the Shortage
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Little, Steven G.; Akin-Little, K. Angeleque – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
The following article attempts to address the current shortage in school psychology faculty. Although little empirical evidence exists, the authors conclude that such a shortage exists. Possible explanations for the shortage and barriers to overcoming it are discussed. Preliminary data from a survey, which attempted to identify programs with a…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, School Psychology, Teacher Shortage, Surveys