Examined mainstreaming modifications judged to be important by ancillary professionals in recommending mainstreaming of students with mild exceptionalities. Data revealed that no significant differences were noted in number of selected modifications as function of diagnostic category. Ancillary staff members indicated, however, that substantial…

Three studies analyzed training package developed as part of federally funded training grant to teach consultation interview skills to 15 school psychology students in 3 phases of behavioral consultation: problem identification, problem analysis, and treatment evaluation. Results indicated that training package and its variations were effective…

Describes the First Step to Success early prevention program for preventing development of antisocial behavior patterns among young, at-risk children. The program's three modular components are coordinated and delivered by a school psychologist who serves as a consultant to teachers and parents. Reviews the risk factors and family conditions…

School communities can foster homeless students' resilience, the ability to bounce back despite difficult circumstances. Resilience can be promoted by reducing risks and stressors' effects while activating protective processes that increase the support, structure, and opportunities needed for positive adaptation. Each community member's role is…

An interdisciplinary practicum case study is presented to illustrate components of a specialized preservice preparation for graduate students (n=44) in audiology, early childhood special education, school psychology, and speech-language pathology, designed to assist them in becoming inclusion collaborators/facilitators. Students' perceptions of…

Examines responses of 40,435 students from the "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey" and uses student self-reported school risk behaviors to "predict" recent weapon possession at school. Although school risk behaviors were moderately correlated with school weapon possession, many frequent weapon carriers displayed zero…

School-linked and school-based health services (SLSBHS) are a family of approaches that provide medical, social, and mental health services to students through school settings. Argues that school psychologists and medical professionals need to rethink professional roles and develop new techniques for interdisciplinary consultation to fulfill the…

Provides examples of the conceptual developmental process in four applications of psychology to education: (1) in education and training programs for school psychologists and elementary school teachers; (2) in a professional development program for career education professionals; and (3) in consultation to education professionals. The examples…

Presents multiple constructs that play a role in understanding African American preschool children's social competence. Findings support the importance of considering both children's developmental stage and their gender when evaluating aspects of social competence, particularly temperament and interactive peer play abilities. Discusses…

Pediatric exposure to polychlorinated biphynels (PCBs) is a national health concern with significant implications for school psychologists. According to the healthcare collaboration model, the school psychologist plays a key role in the provision of services to children affected by environmental teratogens. To effectively function as healthcare…

Children served by school psychologists are frequently impacted by natural disasters. In the United States, tornadoes are a particular threat but have been studied very little. The current investigation developed a scale for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children in Kindergarten to Grade 6 impacted by a severe tornado. Six…

Psychotropic medications prescribed frequently to children and adolescents for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are reviewed. Pediatric pharmacological options based on double-blind, randomized studies are examined. We advocate that psychotropic medications be used only in conjunction with…

This study examined the effect on at-risk second graders of twice weekly peer-tutoring: sessions with repeated readings combined with once per week tutoring by a college student. The college student addressed onsets and rimes appearing in errors made by the second graders during peer tutoring and noted by the peer tutors. The authors monitored…

The specific roles of school counselors and school psychologists are frequently misunderstood by students, parents, and other education professionals. This article presents results from a study of preservice teachers' (N = 111) views of the functions of school counselors and school psychologists in helping students. Results suggest that preservice…

This article describes the frequency, characteristics, and predictors of father-school communication in preschool and kindergarten in a sample of children "at risk" for school failure based on family sociodemographic characteristics. Data were gathered during the implementation of the National Center for Early Development and Learning…