Reviews issues relative to retention of schoolchildren. Includes a historical perspective on the retention-promotion controversy, information on retention policies and retention prevalence rates, a review of research on the effectiveness of retention, and a discussion of factors that should be considered by psychologists making retention and…

Systematic contracting which involves students, parents, and teachers negotiating common issues is a time-limited cognitive-behavioral intervention that has the potential to maximize psychologists' impact upon schools. (BW)

Sixty-four school psychologists kept daily records for four weeks of all tests they administered and the reasons they used each test. Projective tests were infrequently used, were typically used to measure personality or self-concept, and were considered less important than other tests for educational planning. (Author/BW)

Psychological contributions which relate to the deaf and hearing impaired are illustrated with examples in the areas of self-study, advocacy and outreach, training, service, and research. (SB)

The case of a hyperactive 11-year-old boy is described from the viewpoints of the child's mother, father, teacher, and pediatrician; and a summary of the case and reasons for continuing medication and designing a structured educational program are discussed by the psychological consultant. (SB)

Psychological and historical perspectives on what W.E.B. Du Bois described as "double-consciousness" or "twoness" offer distinct yet complementary viewpoints of the African American experience. A counseling psychologist and an American historian examined the issue of African American identity using an interdisciplinary teaching…

This volume of the journal for the California Association of School Psychologists provides current information on a broad array of topics related to the work of school psychologists. Articles in this volume provide information addressing an assortment of important issues in the field, including: the translations and validation of an assessment for…

To a greater extent than any other species, human beings create the environments that, in turn, shape their own development. This book endeavors to demonstrate that human beings can also develop those environments to optimize their most constructive genetic potentials. What makes human beings human, therefore, is both the potential to shape their…

Professional ethics are designed to set minimum standards of practice and service for school psychologists. Ways in which professional ethics standards of school psychology can be used to build and strengthen work relationships with parents, legal guardians, and other family members are described here. Suggestions for how school psychologists can…

Within the last decade, the role of the school psychologist has been changing as a result of the impact of disasters and increasing violence in schools and communities. This workshop was designed to help school psychologists prepare for and intervene in disasters in their school communities. The goals were: (1) to encourage school psychologists to…

School psychologists rely heavily upon teachers' evaluation of children's classroom behavior as part of their assessment and intervention processes. However, some evidence suggests that teachers' ratings may fluctuate during the academic year, with higher levels being reported later in the year. This study assessed the comparability of different…

This paper reviews the literature on gender equity education practices and discusses its implications for risk prevention for all children. The goal of the paper is to provide school psychologists and university faculty with knowledge about the current status of preparation in gender equity education in preservice preparation of school…

This book is devoted to interventions that help to make a difference in the lives of children. Children have many challenges, some of which cannot be addressed effectively during the school day. The role of community psychologists has become increasingly important in helping to meet the social and emotional needs of children. This book presents…

This compilation features articles on topics of special interest to parents that have been previously printed in "Communique," the official newspaper of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Articles include: (1) "Children and Their Attitudes Toward Reading: A Handout for Parents" (J. Mullein); (2)…

A lack of supportive infrastructures in regular education classrooms can cause students with disabilities to flounder. Moving students with disabilities into inclusive classrooms has meant that special educators have less control over managing the factors that foster student success. "ClassMaps" is a strategy for reinstating supportive…