The first guide created specifically for school psychology practica and internships Tailored to the unique educational requirements of school psychology, this is the first complete guide for practica and internships for school psychology students and faculty. Replete with practical information and advice, the book introduces students to a variety of professional issues they may be required to navigate during their supervised field-based experiences. The book covers all aspects of the entry-level practicum ranging from orientation to the professional's role, to portfolio and competency-based evaluations and navigating relationships with supervisors. It addresses advanced clinical applications including systems-level school initiatives, practice in mental health settings, cross-comparison of educational and medical classification models, field-based research considerations and more. Coverage of the internship year discusses how to select an internship site, writing a winning vita, the application process, applying for the first career position, interviewing and negotiation skills, as well as certification and licensure. Content reflects NASP and APA standards, guidelines, and best practices with an emphasis on supporting high quality field-based training experiences. Additionally, the text offers tools for organizing assessments, consultations, and interventions. Practical recommendations address professional conduct, child abuse reporting, and field experience documentation. Learning is enhanced with the use of diagrams, charts, and sample documents. Chapters include learning objectives, case examples and vignettes for discussion and problem solving, and chapter summaries. Additional online and reproducible resources offer instructors templates for psychological reports, performance evaluations, record-keeping forms and logs, practicum syllabi and internship contracts that are consistent with NASP and APA principles. Key Features: • Provides a strong foundation for initial field-based experiences from beginning practicum through the internship and job search About the Authors: Diana Joyce-Beaulieu, PhD, NCSP, is a faculty member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved and American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited School Psychology Program at the University of Florida. She has taught 75 graduate courses, including psychopathology, diagnosis, and behavioral/social–emotional disabilities. As a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, she is the coordinator of the practica program and supervises practica placements across four county school districts and nine clinical sites (e.g., hospital adolescent psychiatric unit, university Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] office for college students with disabilities, and a child forensics law clinic). Her research interests include behavioral assessment, social–emotional wellness, and implementation of multitiered systems of support (MTSS) or response-to-intervention (RtI) as applied to school behavioral intervention. Her publications include three books and numerous chapters and peer-referred articles. As coprincipal investigator, she has been awarded $830,000 in professional development grants to research school-based behavioral and mental health components of MTSS/RtI. Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP, is a nationally certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland. He has experience working in public schools as well as independent practice, and is currently the director of professional development and standards for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Within his role, Dr. Rossen supports the implementation of NASP standards related to credentialing, graduate preparation, professional ethics, and practice. His publications include two books, numerous chapters and peer-refereed articles, and policy briefs on issues related to bullying, crisis response, school safety, trauma, and school psychological practices. He also has served as a college instructor and adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri and Prince George’s Community College in Maryland. |