Studies the role education curriculum and instructional practices have in contributing to students' academic difficulties because current school psychology services typically do not focus on them. Proposes that school psychologists direct more effort at ensuring implementation of effective instructional practices in general education, and…

Review of previous predictions on entry level of school psychologists by three professional leaders (Jack I. Bardon, Douglas T. Brown, Irwin Hyman) reported at the 1978 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention. In 1994, many predictions materialized including school psychologists having doctoral degrees, rare use of medical…

Reviews the definition of failure to thrive (FTT) and its relationship to theories of child development as FTT is an early physical marker of risk with long-term consequences. These children are often eligible for services through PL99-457, and psychologists can play an integral role in multidisciplinary evaluation and on intervention team.…

Describes Project ACHIEVE, a comprehensive reform process focused on helping schools deal more effectively with at-risk and underachieving students. Presents the seven components of the project, three-year implementation process, systems-level data, and impact on one elementary school. Describes results from multiple systems, teacher, student, and…

Interviews with 25 school psychologists in the Pacific Northwest, outlining their psychological development as professionals. Presents themes that emerged over the course of their careers, the key influences on their professional development, and their changes in attitudes over time. Includes implications for training future school psychologists.…

Surveys school staff (N=522) from suburban southwestern district about importance of school psychology services. Very important status was given to assessment; special education input; consultation; counseling; crisis intervention; and behavior management. School-community liaison and parent education roles were rated as fairly importance; and…

Survey assesses current practice trends in the clinical supervision of school psychologists. Data indicates that while ten percent of practicing school psychologists were participating in individual and/or group clinical supervision nationwide, respondents were receiving less supervision than recommended by APA or NASP professional standards.…

Developmental psychopathology and principles advance in Hughes' target article can be useful to promote development, evaluation, and application of empirically supported interventions (ESIs), but embracing a pathological framework is extremely limited given the diversity in theoretical approaches relevant to school-based ESIs. Argues that in order…

Descriptive articles on school reintegration programs for children with cancer are reviewed to synthesize the information of best practices for program development. Suggestions are given for school psychologists working with chronically ill children. (Author/JDM)

Reports on a survey investigating the use of dynamic assessment and other nontraditional techniques among school psychologists (N=226). Results indicated that 39% of respondents reported using dynamic assessment techniques once a year or more. The most frequently endorsed reasons for not using dynamic assessment were lack of knowledge and time…

Addresses the current and future roles of school psychologists in mental health programming as evidence shows they are spending time conducting such programming. Describes programs where school psychologists assume key roles in mental health program development, implementation, and evaluation. Gives several suggestions for ways school…

This article describes research that investigates how conversations between educational psychologists and teachers are influenced by the mediating artefacts that are used. Sociocultural and activity theory is used and more specifically, approaches based upon Engestrom's conceptual models form a basis for analysing different types of artefact…

Using the principles of mental health and behavioral consultation, combined with concepts from positive psychology, this paper generates a new preventative model of school consultation. This model has two steps: (1) the school psychologist aids the teacher in the development and use of his/her personal positive psychology (e.g., optimism,…

Accurately describing personnel shortages is difficult in the absence of reliable sources and with problems defining terms. Despite periods when employment opportunities were limited, it appears there has never been a time when the supply of school psychologists was sufficient to meet the demand. Recent personnel shortages follow a period of…

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…