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Landreth, Garry L.; Ray, Dee C.; Bratton, Sue C. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Because the child's world is a world of action and activity, play therapy provides the psychologist in elementary-school settings with an opportunity to enter the child's world. In the play therapy relationship, toys are like the child's words and play is the child's language. Therefore, children play out their problems, experiences, concerns, and…
Descriptors: Play, School Psychologists, Effect Size, Therapy
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Reilly, David H. – Psychology in the Schools, 1973
If school psychology is to make a significant impact on educational processes in the years ahead, it must develop a theoretical base from which systematic intervention and evaluation procedures can be established. The model presented in this paper is an effort to provide one base from which such a theory could evolve. (Author)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Intervention, Program Development, Program Evaluation
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Wenger, Ralph D. – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Describes a model for school psychologists' private practice appropriate to their unique training and consistent with the professional functions outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA). Examines six functions within the parameter of private practice. Notes potential ethical conflicts. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Codes of Ethics, Ethics, Guidelines
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Adelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – Psychology in the Schools, 2000
Highlights how schools currently address mental health; discusses new directions that build on emerging reform themes and reframe prevailing reform models; and outlines ways pupil-service professionals can develop a proactive agenda for shaping the future of mental health in schools. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Mental Health
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Brown, Michael B.; Bolen, Larry M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2003
Describes the role and primary functions of school-based health centers, describes several important issues in developing and implementing the centers, and reviews the effectiveness of services provided through school-based health centers. Notes that participation on school-based health services delivery enables school psychologists to expand…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Health Needs, Integrated Services, Mental Health
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Ownby, Raymond L.; Wallbrown, Fred H. – Psychology in the Schools, 1983
Provides a rationale for obtaining evaluative feedback concerning the perceived usefulness of school psychological reports and their impact on the development of individual educational plans. Research data and authoritative opinion support the need for feedback on a case-by-case basis. A working copy of a brief evaluation form is included. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Feedback, Individualized Education Programs
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Pfeiffer, Steven I. – Psychology in the Schools, 1981
Report-writing and consultation competencies of new students were compared with graduate students in order to evaluate a school psychology competency-based training model. Results confirmed success of the training program, although no difference was found between the two groups. (RC)
Descriptors: College Students, Competency Based Education, Counseling Effectiveness, Higher Education