Presents the emerging field of early childhood special education, clarifies some major concerns in educating young handicapped children, and raises issues for school psychologists working in this area. (Author/ABB)

Examines organized efforts of women psychologists who confronted sex discrimination in two different historical periods: 1941-1959 and the period beginning in 1969. Compares women's efforts during these two periods and offers a long range perspective on social change for those working to improve the status of women in academe. (GC)

Results indicated that when the client was described as an unemployed welfare recipient with a seventh-grade education, he was seen as having a poorer prognosis and self-concept; psychologists were less interested in treating this client; and when professional psychotherapy was chosen, it was less likely to be insight-oriented psychotherapy.…

Describes how the integration of vocational assessment data into special education triennial reevaluations can facilitate educational programing of intermediate and secondary level handicapped students. Advantages of integrated assessments, roles of school psychologists, and the description of a model assessment program are included. (Author)

The value of intelligence testing was extended beyond its intent, and psychologists were not answerable to any measure of accountability. Recently, the value of testing has been challenged in the courts and is now restricted by legislative mandate. Continued resistance by psychologists may lead to the demise of standardized intelligence tests.…

The investigative subscale of the Holland Self-Directed Search (SDS) vocational interest inventory was examined for sex-role stereotyping. Male and female psychology researchers and practitioners (N=842) completed the SDS and a revised set of investigative items. Results indicated that the SDS investigative items contain sex bias. (Author/NRB)

Results indicated that school psychology and special education students and practitioners (total N=80) did not differ in their relative uses of the data in the decision-making process and that all Ss consisently made placements in least restrictive environments. (Author/CL)

To provide training in issues of child abuse and neglect, steps followed to develop a training module for preservice and inservice school psychologists are logically analyzed to present a prototype training module which can be modified to accommodate a particular school's objectives and its staff's existing skills and training. (MM)

Surveys of 105 regular class teachers, teachers of the gifted, building principals and school psychologists were analyzed to determine differences in perceptions toward the educational needs of gifted students. The greatest differences were found between regular classroom teachers and teachers of the gifted. (CL)

Reports an evaluation of the perceived visibility and quality of human development journals in France, Great Britain, and West Germany. Overall, the dominance of English-language journals (and especially American journals) is notable. Achieving particular international prominence were "Child Development,""Developmental…

A study of the growth of school psychology preparation programs reveals their rapid increase since 1950. With somewhat obscure origins related to professional growth in generic education and psychology, preparation has gained increasing clarity and stature that are consistent with the identity of school psychology in general. (Author)

Turnover rates for rural and urban school psychologists in Virginia were determined for the years 1977-78 through 1979-80. The turnover rate for rural school psychologists is four times the rate for urban school psychologists. Remaining psychologists were more likely than those who left to have been raised in nonurban communities. (Author/ABB)

Mental health services in Greece are few and are centralized in large cities. Few psychologists are involved. However, psychology is emerging rapidly as a science and profession in Greece, and increasing demand for services may result in the need for training programs. (GC)

Relates personal experiences as they influenced the emerging role of the school psychologist, especially in Pennsylvania and Indiana from 1930 to 1970. Observes that knowledge and techniques of a regular teacher are important, and understanding problems of the handicapped and methods of handling and instructing them is essential. (Author/LLL)

A brief history of vocational school psychology is followed by descriptions of direct services (such as individual and group assessment and counseling) and indirect services (such as inservice education, public relations, and grant writing assistance). Areas of collaboration among school psychologists and other members of career development team…