Reviews recent literature on transcendent experience and its implications for psychologists whose clients have had transcendent experience and who need support in adjustment period. Reviews common characteristics of experience, incidence, catalysts, and relationship to mental health. Offers treatment guidelines for adjustment reactions and…

A case involving both external and internal consultants is presented. Practitioners and a university trainer cooperated in offering organization development services to a staff of a school for severely handicapped children. The important elements of the intervention and the outcomes are outlined and discussed. (Author)

In response to Fagan's article, author believes that some, but not all, of the current issues facing school psychology are associated with the organizations representing the field. School psychologists must be accountable for the present condition. They should control their future rather than be controlled by policy differences among…

Analysis of diagnoses made and treatment recommended by school psychologists (N=100) for a case study (half identifying the student as deaf and half not identifying the student as handicapped) suggested the existence of "diagnostic overshadowing" (when a primary disability diagnosis alters diagnostic and treatment recommendations…

Compared nationwide survey responses of 225 school psychologists to their responses in 1981-82. Results revealed significant increases in amount of time spent in consultation and amount of time desired for consultation; significant decreases in psychologist-student ratio and overall satisfaction with profession. Sex differences were found for…

Describes the structure of the West Berlin school system and the administration of the school psychology services. The current state of these services with respect to training and staffing, and current activities and problems, are outlined. Finally, the planning for the future of school psychology services in West Berlin is discussed. (Author/BL)

Reviews the history of grade repetition as a remedy for inadequate student achievement, examines recent trends in grade repetition policies, cites research findings relating to the effectiveness of grade repetition, clarifies the responsibilities of school personnel in making grade repetition decisions, and discusses alternatives to simple…

A case study method was used to assess teacher satisfaction with school psychology services delivery based upon results of a questionnaire. Teachers' evaluation of school psychology services may be more accurate when reporting on recent specific cases than on psychological services in general. (DWH)

Case Studies of two schools were analyzed and compared to indicate the impact on consultation processes exerted by organizational characteristics. Sensitivity to organizational factors may be an important determinant of success in school-based consultation. (DWH)

Describes the work of educational psychologists in England and Wales within the context of the educational system. The school system and its relationship to local and national control are discussed. Development of psychological services is considered. Data are given concerning demographic aspects of the profession and current patterns of training.…

Examined the relationship between the extent to which school psychologists incorporated an interpersonally based problem-solving process (IBPSP) in their consultation and several defined outcomes of consultation. A highly significant positive relationship exists between the IBPS Scale and general behavior change, teacher satisfaction,…

Job satisfaction of school psychologists practicing in West Virginia was studied using a modified version of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Job satisfaction increased as (1) salary increased, and (2) the supervisor's level of training reached the level of the practitioner and the area of training more closely approached that of a school…

An orientation and procedural framework designed to assist school psychologists considering projective assessment and subsequent consultation with parents and school staff are presented. This approach may be useful in facilitating effective consultations and interventions. The psychologist's presentation and suggestions are most important to the…

The need exists to develop effective and efficient educational service delivery systems in schools. A framework for school psychologists to engage in planned organizational change activities is presented. Alternative organizational change approaches, change strategies associated with them, and guidelines for considering alternatives in planning a…

This article reviews the history and present status of interactional computerized assessment systems. It concludes that automated assessment is at a rudimentary stage of development especially in school psychology. Further research and development on tests specifically designed for computerization, rather than adapting existing tests to…