Provided with information on 41 test or subtest scores of 9 school-identified learning disabled (LD) and 9 non-LD students, 65 school psychologists, 38 special education teachers, and 21 university students found that accuracy and interjudge agreement were difficult in discriminating between LD and non-LD students. (Authors)

Presents a semiautobiographical account of the life of Keith Perkins, showing how his educational and work experiences contributed to the philosophy, policies, and practices of school psychology. Describes the development of the Child Study and Consultation Service, and the author's involvement with the Division of School Psychology. (JAC)

Current definitions of temperament are reviewed, and two types of rating scales designed to measure temperamental variables are described. Also, brief reviews of the literature on the relationship of temperament to general cognitive ability, achievement, and psychopathology are presented. Implications for school psychologists are discussed.…

Based on consideration of the environmental role in determining behavior, an approach to direct intervention with a pupil in a classroom is described. Assumptions underlying the intervention approach, examples of the method, and cautions in its use are presented. (Author)

In this field-based study, functional behavior assessment was incorporated into the student assistance team (SAT) process. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine whether team members could identify the correct function of behavior by selecting related interventions. Further, the extent to which FBA information collected at each stage…

Designed to help school psychologists and other school-based professionals create an optimal learning environment for the 10-15% of students who experience chronic, significant health problems, this volume provides up-to-date information, cost-effective strategies, and practical clinical and educational tools. The convenient, large-size format and…

School psychologists are often subject to severe stress when they work with troubled families and children. Burnout from physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion as a result of the chronic stress is not uncommon in the profession. One problem of being attentive to the needs of others is that the caregiver's needs often get overlooked or…

Major problems in the American workforce are absenteeism, tardiness, disorganization, off-task behavior, and limited teamwork. Attacking such problems by promoting effective work habits in schools should be an educational priority, with teachers, counselors, and school psychologists all playing a role in the process. Student work habits that can…

Crisis intervention is a vital component of any comprehensive approach to maintaining psychological well being. An active school-based crisis intervention team can make a powerful contribution to a school's sense of community and commitment to taking care of each other. This special edition presents promising practices that may be helpful to…

This introductory packet contains materials to help the school mental health worker deal with conduct and behavior problems among students. The range of such problems is described, using fact sheets and the classification scheme from the American Pediatric Association. Selections from a variety of sources discuss differences in the interventions…

This publication marks the premier issue of a journal covering various counseling-related topics. It is designed for professionals in counseling education, mental health, career, rehabilitation, community, and the school counseling fields. The following articles are included: (1) "Message from the Co-Editors" (Clifford W. Brooks and…

New licensing laws (e.g. Ohio's 1972 enactment which closely follows the APA'sr psychologists and school psychologists) are described. Implications for the counseling profession are examined and recommendations for action offered (independent proposal of legislation by counselor associations, test cases,etc.). (EAK)

The authors describe the University of Pennsylvania's new program in school psychology. The philosophy of the faculty, a description of the context within which the program is offered, and a detailed description of the experience component of the student's education are given. (EK)

The authors present three questionnaires designed to get feedback on the effectiveness of a school psychologist in three related areas: written communication; verbal commmunication; and the way they are received by the students they serve. (RP)

A follow-up study was conducted to determine the outcome of 254 referrals made by 47 school psychologists in New York and New Jersey. Evaluation of referral outcome was determined in light of the reason prompting the referral recommendation. (Author)