A critical review of nine articles featured in a School Psychology Review issue devoted to the theme of reading assessment and intervention revealed that the data were essentially accurate and consistent with reading education principles. However, the conclusion that varying reading positions did not receive equal representation is discussed.…

The present model, based upon Alexander and Barton's two-phase model for family therapy, was developed to provide the practicing school psychologist with an efficient, manageable program maximizing successful outcome. The program enables psychologists to adapt primary enuresis intervention strategies to suit their styles and the individual needs…

Briefly discusses six articles dealing with the role of psychology and psychological research in improving economic productivity. Considers: (l) effects of drug abuse and alcoholism and of psychological programs on employee productivity; (2) methods for analyzing the economic impact of organizational improvement programs; and (3) psychologists'…

An evaluation model is presented which provides a structure and a process for the evaluation of school psychological services. The structure incorporates service areas along required service dimensions; the method involves a process leading toward program modification efforts and reevaluation. (Author/GK)

Within legislative, practice, and professional issues in school psychology, examples of action plans for hypothetical events are presented. These were produced by groups of conference participants to stimulate development of detailed plans for local, state and national use by school psychologists. Action plan resources and implementation and…

Asserting that school psychology has matured with increasing confidence and respect for its responsibilities, problems, and potential, the goals and action plans resulting from the proceedings are discussed. These include: professional accountability; political action; public relations, research roles and values in the discipline. (CM)

Given that school psychologists have some control over the field's future, it is necessary to prevent disintegration and to alter both the laws regarding practice and professional interrelationships. Guidelines for a structure for future roles, standards, and training are discussed with suggested cautions toward conference data. (CM)

The process by which the International School Psychology Committee (ISP) formulated its Declaration of the Psychological Rights of the Child is described. ISP issued a tentative declaration and solicited comment world wide to help draw up a final declaration (included in the text), define variables, and work toward implementation. (Author/PP)

The authors describe the comprehensive vocational rehabilitation center concept and their roles as school psychologists on the comprehensive rehabilitation center team. Also discussed are training considerations in preparing for employment in such a center. (Editor/CT)

Learning theory, instructional methodology, and research are part of the preparation program in school psychology. School psychologists in a vocational setting would have the skills to pursue research on the potential implications of such models in special needs vocational education. (Editor/CT)

Psychology has the answers to reach the stated goals of education; school psychologists must demonstrate that psychology has some answers to problems in education. By working as partners with educators, school psychologists would be able to adjust educational programs to the desired objectives. (Author/GK)

Two factors, humanistically motivated science and the needs of a mass society for new caring and control resources, have led the profession of psychology into often contradictory assumptions, pushed it toward possibly unattainable goals, and left the field open to much criticism. (Author/GC)

Describes how a university-based continuing education program for mental health professionals helped to change the organization of community mental health services in Los Angeles, California. (Author/GC)

The perspective of the child as an active problem solver is promoted. Three theoretical orientations consistent with this perspective are presented, and the value of conceptualizing treatment change in the context of developmental change is stressed. (Author/GK)

Faschingbauer offered guidelines in selecting MMPI short forms as substitutes for the MMPI. This reviews empirical studies of the clinical validity of MMPI short forms and discusses MMPI-168, not considered in Faschingbauer's earlier article. Empirical evidence favors the Faschingbauer Abbreviated MMPI and the MMPI-168 over others. (Author)