The goals of the current study were to examine the prevalence of secondary stressors related to Hurricane Katrina and to determine their impact on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among a sample of high school students. In addition, the moderating role of problem substance use was examined to determine whether it increased the risk of…

Examined the 74 issues that comprise volumes 1-20 of the "Journal of School Psychology" (JSP) to determine the number of articles (N=709), the name and number of authors and coauthors (N=910), and the number of separate references (N=6,722) that appeared. (LLL)

Suggests ways school psychologists may transform their historically defined roles through education training, assessment practices, and advocacy. Discusses the role school psychologists must play in working cooperatively and proactively with students and teachers in the everyday activities that constitute school life. (JDM)

A study of the growth of school psychology preparation programs reveals their rapid increase since 1950. With somewhat obscure origins related to professional growth in generic education and psychology, preparation has gained increasing clarity and stature that are consistent with the identity of school psychology in general. (Author)

Relates personal experiences as they influenced the emerging role of the school psychologist, especially in Pennsylvania and Indiana from 1930 to 1970. Observes that knowledge and techniques of a regular teacher are important, and understanding problems of the handicapped and methods of handling and instructing them is essential. (Author/LLL)

The results of the study indicate that the art counseling approach was more effective in bringing about self concept changes among preadolescent boys than was the traditional nondirective counseling program. The changes in self concept observed in this experimental art counseling group remained stable during the transition into adolescence.…

Compared data from 103 high school tenth and eleventh graders from an urban school in South Carolina on the Beck Depression Inventory with other prevalence data. On the basis of cutoffs for level of severity, 26 percent scored within the moderate range, and 6 percent scored within the severe range. Implications for school psychology practice are…

Reviews the status of school psychology in Lebanon. Presents information regarding the Lebanese system of education, school psychology services, administration, training facilities, school psychology's contributions to the society, and the problems that it faces, as well as a plan for future development of the field. (Author/LLL)

Describes Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) as a potentially useful way of evaluating goal attainment of individual counseling provided to public school adolescents with conduct problems. Presents an application of the GAS method and reports formative evaluation data pertaining to practical and technical properties of the approach. (LLL)

Presents a detailed description of the school psychological services in Israel. An explanation of the educational system and its characteristics is provided. The school psychologist's activities, areas of emphasis, and field work are reviewed, important issues are described, and future challenges and objectives are discussed. (BH)

Examines Jack Bardon's influence on school psychology. Reviews his publications and surveys three separate groups of school psychologists. Areas in which Bardon has made a substantial impact in these three groups include the role and definition of school psychology; professional organization issues; debate over level of training; and consultation.…

Reviews role of school psychologists in Thailand and describes the Thai system of education, school guidance and counseling services, and administration and training facilities. Examines psychology's contribution to Thai society in the schools and explores practical problems and new possibilities. (Author/NB)

Reviews the present educational system in Greece at all levels and describes special education services. Describes the place of school psychology in Greek educational and professional structures and the major problems that the field is currently facing. Delineates emerging trends and presents recommendations for the alleviation of problems.…

Discusses how school psychologists can use their existing consultation skills as an approach to program evaluation. Describes a program designed to offer inservice training to teachers in the areas of classroom discipline, instructional strategies, instructional leadership strategies, communication skills, and multicultural awareness. (LLL)

Presents an account of the author's early vocational experiences which contributed to a career in school psychology. Provides a practitioner's view of activities and responsibilities and their implications for training and the future. (Author/JAC)