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Apgar, Karen Pearse; McCullum, Chase; Vekaria, Hiral – Communique, 2020
School psychologists are uniquely qualified to provide direct and indirect support to students, parents, educators, schools, and districts. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Practice Model outlines the 10 domains that interact with each other to meet the needs of students, schools, and communities, and demonstrate the broad…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Counselor Role, Evidence Based Practice, Decision Making
Larez, Natalie A.; Yohannan, Justina; Crossing, Adrianna; Diaz, Yahaira – Communique, 2022
The concept of intergenerational trauma acknowledges the potential of exposure to adverse events to carry on from trauma survivors to their offspring through biological, psychological, and social pathways. In this article, the authors offer an overview of intergenerational trauma and posttraumatic growth. They offer recommendations for schools…
Descriptors: Trauma, Parent Influence, Heredity, Social Influences
Baruch-Feldman, Caren – Communique, 2017
Developing character strengths such as kindness and perseverance are just as crucial as academics for today's learners. This article describes how the author and the classroom teacher worked one-on-one with a third grade class to teach such attributes. Approximately once a month the classroom teacher and the author taught lessons on kindness,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 3, Personality Traits, Academic Persistence
Newman, Daniel; Ingraham, Colette; Shriberg, David – Communique, 2014
The consultant role remains a critical function for school psychologists and other educators, and a number of choices exist regarding how to enact the role. Preservice training, assumptions and beliefs regarding practice, and work context all influence professional practices; so may contribute to misunderstandings about particular approaches. In…
Descriptors: Consultants, Consultation Programs, Counselor Client Relationship, School Psychologists
McDonald, Michelle M. F. – Communique, 2013
Research regarding the role of the school psychologist in response-to-intervention (RTI) and other multitiered systems of support is minimal (Ball & Christ, 2012). However, the National Association of School Psychologists' (NASP) "Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services" (2010), "Best Practices in…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Role, Response to Intervention, Best Practices
Lineman, Janeann M.; Miller, Gloria E. – Communique, 2012
It has been projected that by 2020 one out of three children will be from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) background. Rapid changes in school demographics and student needs are already presenting new challenges to school-based service-delivery methods and there have been calls for increased professional development efforts to better…
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Competence, School Psychologists, Attitudes
Molony, Terry – Communique, 2011
While many school psychologists agree that part of the satisfaction in their profession lies in the challenges, dealing with these challenges daily can be exhausting. With NASP's 2010 "Model of Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services" (also known as the NASP Practice Model), school psychologists are challenged to take time to…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Problem Solving, Barriers, Interpersonal Communication
Cowan, Katherine C.; Cohn, Andrea – Communique, 2009
Being the "go-to" person who understands how to deal with problems and help struggling students succeed is truly something to be proud of and promote. School psychologists want administrators, teachers, and parents to view them as an invaluable resource for effective problem solving. Shining a light on the positive aspects of their work and the…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, School Psychology, Problem Solving, Goal Orientation
Lay, Misty M. – Communique, 2010
For some educators, being an integral part of a school community happens naturally. School psychologists, however, often are inhibited by the "visitor syndrome," whereby they walk into a building, sign in the visitor register, and immediately seek the help of an administrative assistant or custodian to help them find a place to land.…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, School Psychology, Teaching Methods, Leaders
Newman, Daniel; Cocol, Pamela; Coffin, Teresa – Communique, 2010
The authors of this article were brought together by a common goal: enhancing consultation skills during internship year. As the concluding experience of preservice training, the school psychology internship provides an opportunity for trainees to move from novice levels of skill awareness and limited application toward more competent practice.…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, School Psychology, Consultants, Consultation Programs
Christenson, Sandra L. – Communique, 2010
This article presents the author's talk, entitled "Engaging with Parents," which was delivered as the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Distinguished Lecture at the NASP 2010 Annual Convention on March 4, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of this talk, the author believes education and psychology are involved in three…
Descriptors: Parent Teacher Conferences, School Psychologists, Academic Achievement, Competence
Ysseldyke, Jim – Communique, 2009
The author sincerely appreciates the recognition of National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and his colleagues on being permitted to give the 2009 Legends in School Psychology address. He starts by acknowledging that his accomplishments are really the accomplishments of many. Throughout his career, the author has had the opportunity to…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Decision Making