Today in School Psychology: This is Why A Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted

Today in School Psychology: This is Why A Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted
Author: Charles Alexis Barrett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2020-06-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781735026404

When speaking to educators and various parent and community groups, I often share a few short stories about my interactions with the students in my schools. More than the smiles (and maybe laughter) from the audience, these brief moments allow them to understand who I am as a person and how I think as a school psychologist. Perhaps best described as a diary, Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted includes some of my most memorable encounters with children and families as well as musings on school psychology and education. Most of the entries in this collection were written at the end of day while thinking about how amazing it feels to be a school psychologist. From being incredibly proud of young people who have graduated from high school, to highlighting the outstanding teachers and colleagues who serve children and families with grace, passion, dedication, and excellence, Today in School Psychology has something for you. From seeing families advocate for their children, to wrestling with how systemic policies and practices can be changed to promote equitable outcomes for all children, this book is for you. But most of all, Today in School Psychology is filled with the innocence, insight, and profound truths of children that have not only taught me a lot, but also inspired me to be a better school psychologist.Because much of my joy is found in having direct contact with students, I hope that these stories resonate with you and bring a smile to your face. As you read the funny things that children say, I hope that you are reminded of why you are an educator. Whether for your own personal inspiration or using them as icebreakers and discussion starters in staff meetings or retreats, I hope that you reflect on how you can be an even better champion for young people-one who always keeps children at the center of your service and professional practice.

Social Justice in Schools

Social Justice in Schools
Author: Charles A. Barrett
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2023-04-24
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 146255217X

This book guides PreK–12 educators and school-based clinicians on how to embed socially just practices into their day-to-day roles to achieve more equitable outcomes. Social Justice in Schools uses vivid vignettes and personal reflections to demystify complex concepts. It pinpoints ways educators can better understand their racially and ethnically minoritized students, reflect on and challenge implicit bias in assessment and decision making, and build meaningful home–school relationships. Chapters begin with clearly framed learning outcomes and close with discussion questions and resources for professional learning. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

The School Psychologist's Survival Guide

The School Psychologist's Survival Guide
Author: Rebecca Branstetter
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1118027779

A practical and accessible guide for helping school psychologists meet their everyday challenges In this newest addition to the Jossey-Bass "Survival Guide" series, popular blogger Rebecca Branstetter offers help for school psychologists who must often travel to multiple school sites, deal with students with severe disabilities, meet with concerned parents, and manage school crises. The book is filled with practical advice, proven strategies, and useful tools, complete with reproducible forms, letters, and checklists for busy professionals. Filled with the tools, strategies, and ideas for school psychologists who must deal with the myriad challenges of working with a diverse group of students, often in multiple locations Another book in the popular Jossey-Bass "Survival Guide" Series Rebecca Branstetter is an experienced school psychologist and popular blogger ("Notes from the School Psychologist": studentsgrow.blogspot.com) This vital resource offers a down-to-earth guide for both novice and seasoned school psychologists.

It's Always about the Children

It's Always about the Children
Author: Charles Barrett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2018-09-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692174579

Drawing on his experience as a school psychologist, It's Always About The Children is a window into Charles Barrett's passion for serving students and philosophical orientation to public education. Using anecdotes to illustrate theoretical constructs such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, behavioral consultation, non-discriminatory assessment, social justice, and systems change, this informative narrative is filled with effective strategies for clinical practice. To facilitate personal reflection and small group discussion, questions and Resources for Professional Learning are included at the end of each chapter. An excellent compendium for educators-particularly school psychology graduate students, faculty, and practitioners-this book will encourage and inspire individuals in their service to children, families, schools, and communities.

The Case against Education

The Case against Education
Author: Bryan Caplan
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 551
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0691201439

Why we need to stop wasting public funds on education Despite being immensely popular—and immensely lucrative—education is grossly overrated. Now with a new afterword by Bryan Caplan, this explosive book argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skills but to signal the qualities of a good employee. Learn why students hunt for easy As only to forget most of what they learn after the final exam, why decades of growing access to education have not resulted in better jobs for average workers, how employers reward workers for costly schooling they rarely ever use, and why cutting education spending is the best remedy. Romantic notions about education being "good for the soul" must yield to careful research and common sense—The Case against Education points the way.

Lost at School

Lost at School
Author: Ross W. Greene
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1501101498

The author of The Explosive Child counsels parents and educators on how to best safeguard the interests of children with behavioral, emotional, and social challenges, in a guide that identifies the misunderstandings and practices that are contributing to a growing number of challenged student failures. 60,000 first printing.

Advances in School Psychology (Psychology Revivals)

Advances in School Psychology (Psychology Revivals)
Author: Thomas R. Kratochwill
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2015-03-27
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317535790

Originally published in 1992, this title is the last in a series of books on school psychology. It contains diverse contributions relevant to school psychology, research, theory and practice at the time. Including chapters on alternative intervention strategies for the treatment of communication disorders, strategies for developing a preventive intervention for high-risk transfer children, a review of sociometry and temperament research, a review of the recent advances in research in training behavioral consultants at the time, and an overview of school-based consultation to support students with severe behavior problems in integrated education programs.

Critical Theories for School Psychology and Counseling

Critical Theories for School Psychology and Counseling
Author: Sherrie L. Proctor
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2021-11-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000475263

Critical Theories for School Psychology and Counseling introduces school psychologists and counselors to five critical theories that inform more equitable, inclusive work with marginalized and underserved student populations. Offering accessible conceptualizations of each theory and explicit links to application in practice and supervision, the book speaks to common professional functions and issues such as cognitive assessment, school-based counseling, discipline disproportionality, and more. This innovative collection offers graduate students, university faculty, and practicum and internship supervisors an insightful new direction for serving learners across diverse identities, cultures, and abilities.

Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning

Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning
Author: Dennis M McInerney
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1486007074

Educational Psychology: Constructing Learning 6e sets the standard for educational psychology texts in Australia and New Zealand, with its comprehensive, authoritative and research-based coverage of the subject. This edition includes completely updated content to reflect recent advances in the discipline, including revised theory into practice features from 39 international developmental psychologists. The author has retained the constructivist approach that made previous editions so engaging and relevant to student teachers, and content has been constructed around the new Australian Profession Standards for Teachers.