The results support the Jensen thesis that there are wide and significant inter and intra child differences in the profiles of retarded children's capabilities and their academic or readiness levels. (Author)

The development of a model elementary school mental health program is described. The outline is intended to serve as an effective guide for school psychologists interested in providing leadership in the formation of such programs within their schools. (Author)

Conclusions are: (1) psychologists and teachers report diversity in functions performed and responsibilities assumed by psychologists; (2) psychologists and teachers report differences in how psychologist distributes time and emphasis; (3) diversity exists on part of psychologists and teachers concerning functions of psychologists under more ideal…

The role of the psychologist in elementary and secondary schools and ways to improve the fulfillment of that role are discussed. (CK)

The effective and timely use of the Sunset Review process enabled Florida specialist-level school psychologists to become eligible for private practice licensure. By examining the history of Florida school psychology licensure, other state associations may better understand how social, economic, and political forces made this legislation possible.…

Funding for educational and psychological services, research and development needs, and the relationship of school psychologists to parents are among the areas discussed in reviewing the Olympia proceedings. It is argued that current school psychology service strategies must change to meet the demands of changes in the fundamental educational…

Reviewed literature and publications pertaining to the role of blacks in school psychology jobs and training. Found that blacks do not have equal access to school psychology educational programs and employment. Noted that the educational potential and needs of black children are not being assessed by people who represent their role models. (MK)

The school psychologist-vocational teacher relationship in a vocational school setting is emphasized by the author in his discussion of the school psychologist working in a vocational evaluation center. (Editor/CT)

The role of the supervisor of school psychological services is to obtain top performance from those who provide direct service in the schools. This function is carried out in four areas: departmental functioning, consultation, administrative support, and continuing professional development. (Author/BW)

The Behavioral-Systems Approach (BSA), a broad-based approach to intervention with a range of school social systems, is presented and some outcome evidence of the utility of the approach for practicing school psychologists reported. (Author/BW)

The article delineates the training and competencies individuals should possess if they have primary responsibility for classification and placement decisions for the learning disabled. (Author)

Briefly reviewed is the historical perspective of school psychology, demographic information on the numbers of school psychologists, and services to special education, including underused roles in inservice education and research and evaluation. (DB)

Describes the results of an empirical investigation studying pupils' views of the work of school psychologists in Estonia. Pupils who had visited psychologists considered themselves to be less successful in school, to have more conflicts with parents, and to be more frequently in a bad mood. The work of school psychologists was evaluated…

This study was conducted to determine current collaborative efforts of practicing school counselors and school psychologists in one southeastern state. Implications for educators and a training model that distinctly accentuates collaboration are presented. (Contains 12 references, 2 tables, and an appendix.) (GCP)