Effective Consultation in School Psychology

About this book

Since the first edition of "Effective Consultation in School Psychology" appeared in the 1990s, school psychology research, knowledge and skills have expanded. Yet the field continues to face challenges within education systems related to budgetary constraints, changing and at times inconsistent policy directives, and ever more multicultural populations. The book's model continues to be taught internationally, and to impact on professional development in school systems in many countries. This substantially revised and expanded edition contains seven updated chapters from the first edition, as well as 12 completely new chapters, reflecting, the evolution of advocacy, research, and creativity in school psychology. The aim of the book is to strengthen service delivery models by incorporating primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, for the benefit of students, parents, educators, and present and future school psychologists. Major questions addressed include: what can school psychologists do to enhance students' learning and psychosocial adaptation?; Why is it advisable to adopt a consultative model of service in education?; How can school psychologists assist educators in planning effective school-based programmes and services?; And how can school psychologists support the adaptation of multicultural school communities?