School Psychology

This text provides a comprehensive, social justice–oriented introduction to the practice and profession of school psychology, both in the United States and internationally. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the second edition reflects updated NASP Professional Standards and includes new chapters on antiracism, international school psychology, research, crisis prevention and intervention, and family-school-community collaboration. It addresses historical, multicultural, legal, ethical, and training foundations, outlines the roles and functions of school psychologists, and integrates principles of assessment and intervention across diverse practice areas. Telehealth, COVID-19, and leadership perspectives are woven throughout, highlighting contemporary trends and future directions in the field.

Key Features:

• Infuses a social justice orientation and centers antiracism as a critical pillar of school psychology.
• Updated to align with NASP 2020 Professional Standards, with new content on telehealth, COVID-19, and distance learning.
• Provides chapter objectives, discussion questions, and recommended readings to promote critical thinking.
• Covers historical, multicultural, legal, ethical, and training foundations essential for practice.
• Includes guidance on assessment, intervention, and collaboration with families, schools, and communities.
• Features contributions from diverse authors, a glossary of key terms, and access to digital instructor resources such as syllabi, test banks, and PowerPoints.