The effects of specific vs. nonspecific referral information and test data on school psychologists' decisions were investigated. Eighty-two psychologists reviewed a hypothetical case study and made psychoeducational decisions. Knowledge of a teacher's reasons for referral did not influence expectations or placement decisions, but test data on…

School psychologists are developing social skills training programs to enhance peer relations. Caution in selecting specific children for intervention and in choosing sociometric instruments for selecting children requiring social skills training, and a strengthening of the link between intervention goals and sociometric status are recommended.…

Specified within the role of school psychologists is provision of liaison services between education and outside agencies, including medical services. This article provides an examination of information available and serves school psychologists in their role as liaison between the schools and the medical community. (Author/LMO)

Describes general characteristics of education and the preparation and research of psychologists in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Discusses current practices and emerging trends relating to the establishment of school-based psychological services as well as future developments that may lead to enhancement of the profession of school…

Reviews origins and evaluation of the present status of school psychology in the Federal Republic of Germany, emphasizing strict separation of school tracks. Notes that system has been evolving into more flexible organizational structure in recent years. Discusses roles and functions of school psychology, administration, training, relationships…

Reviews status of school psychology in Saudi Arabia. Describes rapidity of social change in Saudi Arabia, Saudi system of education, school psychology services, administration, training facilities, and school psychology's contributions to Saudi society. Presents plan for future development of school psychology and describes challenges confronting…

Presents information pertaining to the Sudanese system of education, the practice of school psychology, its administration, school psychology-related training facilities, relevant contributions, apparent problems, and future developments in the field. (Author/NB)

School psychologists have special responsibilities and opportunities to be of help to children of alcoholics. The pertinent literature is reviewed, and a developmental, organizational theoretical framework is proposed to account for the relationship between parental alcoholism and its effects on children. Interventions are also reviewed. (TJH)

This article considers trends in recent consultation research from the standpoint of themes or emphases that are emerging rather than from a methodological perspective. The effect of those patterns is considered on future research and practice. Some directions for enhancing the database of consultation are presented for trainers and practitioners.…

The article discusses conditions in rural school settings which may create or exacerbate problems of burnout among rural school pyschologists. Specifically, problems concerning role and function, professional support, visibility, and preservice training are related to rural practice. Also, suggestions for coping with stress and burnout in rural…

Outlines a number of barriers in behavioral consultation, including the lack of standardization of consultation, lack of specific training of consultants, little or no consultee (teacher) training, problems surrounding target behavior identification, and external constraints to consultation. Each area is described along several dimensions that…

Questionnaires were completed by 346 randomly selected respondents (classroom teachers, elementary school principals, school psychologists, and learning disabilities teachers). Analysis revealed that educators generally had positive attitudes toward speech-language services; however, there was some confusion regarding team member roles and…

A Consultation Feedback Questionnaire was designed to examine subjective perceptions of consultees as related to assumptions regarding school-based consultation. Subjects were 191 teachers who had utilized psychological consultation services in diverse school settings. Results showed consultee's perceptions of consultation outcomes to be highly…

Investigated the effects of presence or absence of a self-monitoring form and twice-weekly meetings with a psychologist on a third-grader's school work completion. Results indicated the physical presence of the recording device was necessary to influence completion of school assignments. Psychologist sessions without self-monitoring demonstrated…

Describes a project that involved school psychology students in doing applied research. The possible impact of such a plan on creating cooperative research opportunities, on providing training in applied research, and on influencing the school's perception of the school psychologist's role is considered. (Author/JAC)