A variety of demographic trends and futurists' expectations are examined for implications for the development of newer roles for educational psychologists. In the future, educational psychologists may be involved in functions dealing with maintenance of health, education of older populations, instruction of personnel to care for chronically ill…

This report describes a model which was implemented in Broward County, Florida for the provision of psychological services in non-public schools. The major goals of the model are identified: (1) to increase teachers' awareness of types of academic/behavioral difficulties in need of assessment; (2) to increase parents' awareness of available…

School psychologists have traditionally experienced difficulty in assessing children referred for special services. In order to determine if the diagnosis of emotional disturbance in South Carolina schools follows the guidelines provided by the South Carolina Department of Education publication "Procedures for the Survey, Screening,…

Noting that adolescents who commit suicide are often clinically depressed, this paper examines various approaches in the treatment of depression. Major treatment models of adult depression, which can be directly applied to the treatment of the depressed adolescent, are described. Major treatment models and selected research studies are reviewed in…

This handbook, designed to assist Kentucky school district personnel in planning school psychological services, is organized into four major sections. In the initial section, Overview of School Psychology, information on training and credentialing of school professionals is presented. This section includes information on state requirements for…

This article describes a program which transformed a traditional kindergarten into a diagnostically oriented, developmentally planned experience that focussed on early assessment of children. In this model, the school psychologist serves as a program and teacher consultant. (Author/HMV)

This study was designed specifically to investigate patterns of WISC performance of children classified Educationally Handicapped and Educable Mentally Retarded. Results indicate that nonsignificant differences in Verbal-Performance IQs may have masked real differences in subtest patterns. (Author)

Describes a counseling program wherein parents, teachers, student and supportive personnel interact to asses student's problems and decide on intervention strategies. (HMV)

The author notes the increase in the number of psychology courses offered in secondary schools and proposes an interdisciplinary approach to these new courses using pupil personnel workers and teachers. Two course descriptions are included. (HMV)

The data reported here represent the major findings of a number of Institute for Research on Learning Disabilities (IRLD) research studies. The relevant research reports are listed in Appendix A. A summary of the findings is provided in Appendix B. These findings are summarized in two general areas: (a) information on contemporary assessment…

The paper reviews initiatives the South Carolina Department of Education has undertaken in the area of school psychology, particularly as it pertains to evaluating and placing handicapped children. Two brief introductory sections cover the role, function, and certification of school psychologists and national approaches toward the delineation of…

The authors contend that it is necessary to assess the training needs of professionals who are routinely involved in evaluating exceptional children. They suggest that assessment personnel are not performing in the most proficient way possible. The roles of the primary care physician in early identification and of psychologists and special…

The importance of the written psychological report is explored, and, in particular, its relationship to teachers' needs and requirements is discussed. Additionally, the characteristics of a "good" psychological report are listed, and teachers are advised to use these criteria in evaluating the psychological reports they are receiving.…