This article reviews the current status of school consultation research and critiques the research methodologies used in consultation research. Major theoretical models in which consultation research has been conducted are briefly described. Consultation research is reviewed in three primary areas of investigation: (1) outcome research; (2)…

A critical reexamination of problem-solving through client-centered case consultation is presented for use by school psychologists. It is argued that the focus of consultation should emphasize helping teachers identify and mobilize existing resources and develop self-sustaining competencies in classroom management. (TJH)

A new partnership between special education and regular education is advocated to address obstacles interfering with effective instruction for handicapped children. School psychologists must shift to a proactive position of preventing learning and instructional problems. Children must receive the best instruction and services possible within the…

Summarizes school psychological services in 26 countries and discusses the nature of services, the points of delivery, and the number of school psychologists. Three major problems inhibiting the growth and development of school psychology are discussed along with possible solutions to these and other questions. (Author)

The importance of prompt treatment of the school phobic child, and the need for good communication among those concerned, are addressed in this article. The manifestation of school phobia is described and intervention methods are reviewed. (Author/MT)

Selected principles from ethical codes published by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists are applied to the task of articulating the consultants' ethical responsibilities to consultees, pupils, parents, and the employer-school. (Author/LMO)

A case involving teacher and parental consultation over a three-year period is presented. The conduct of the case, analysis of consultant decisions, and forces affecting the child, consultant, and school personnel are presented. The skill of identifying the caregivers in a child's life is highlighted as important for psychologists. (Author/LMO)

An expanded conception of behavioral consultation is presented, which includes explicit and ongoing attention to teacher variables as well as student behaviors. A conceptual framework is presented for systematic assessment of consultee knowledge, skills, cognition, and effect. Strategies for enhancing consultee functioning in each area are…

This article suggests that sharp differences in political attitudes among leaders in the field of school psychology may stem from differences in perceptual style. A series of political observations and prescriptions are presented from what may be a minority perceptual viewpoint. Jack Bardon's proposal is reviewed and criticized from this same…

The case study describes an intervention program using paradoxical strategies to help a teacher cope with hyperactivity in the classroom. In line with the ecological model, the focus of change is not the hyperactive child, but the teacher; the study discusses the role of the school psychologist. (Author/CL)

Replicates an earlier effort by Meacham and Peckham (1978) that surveyed practicing school psychologists to obtain their perceptions regarding congruency between role functions of assessment, interpretation, remediation, consultation, change agent, and research and training, present job, preferred job, and competence. Results indicate a greater…

A discussion of the classification, differential diagnosis, etiology, assessment, and treatment of tic disorders is presented. A case study is included in which a school psychologist utilized behavioral consultation to assist a 9-year-old girl's parent and teacher in implementing a habit reversal program. (Author/LMO)

The professional literature of school psychology has developed from varied educational and psychological sources. Only in the past 25 years has a specific school psychology literature been identifiable. A chronology of literature development and a discussion of trends and potential impact are provided. (Author/LMO)

Thirty-six Indiana directors of special education indicate that heavy caseloads and limited special education service delivery options are the most critical problems of rural school psychologists. The article discusses procedures which may be utilized to circumvent or overcome these problems. (NEC)

Providing early intervention services for disabled children is a relatively new endeavor for school psychologists. Most school psychologists have not received formal training--yet are providing evaluation and intervention services to preschool children. Major efficacy issues and research data on early intervention for young disabled children are…