The School Psychologist's Survival Guide (Jossey-Bass Teacher Survival Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118027779 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Five Stars" according to Jessica. Great resource with practical information for new school psychologists!. "Wish I had this a year ago" according to David G.. I recently finished reading this lovely book and gleaned some great info. I am just now completing my first year as a school psychologist in a high school, and it was a wild ride! However, I really learned a lot from Dr. Branstetter, especially in the area of time management, organization, great ideas for group counseling, and taking care of ME in the midst of the craziness - can't wait to make some improvements for next year. I promptly suggested this book to the other school psychologist at my school (also in her first year), and an intern working in the district. This is an excellent supplement to all of the wonderful book-knowledge from . Excellent for experienced school psychologists! DD This book is a great resource for experienced school psychologists as well. I appreciate the author's suggestions on how to tackle some of the common, yet problematic, issues that school psychologists face in their daily practice. The practical tips and the forms were also a big hit. I especially like the progress monitoring form, the caseload management form, the threat/suicide assessment and the counseling consent forms. I also agree that the tips on how to explain testing results and the disability categories in a parent-friendly way are great! I highly recommend this book to seasoned school psychologists as well and think that every scho
Dr. Written in an accessible style, the book explains how to bridge the gap between best practices according to research and the realities of working in a school district bureaucracy with limited resources. The School Psychologist's Survival Guide provides hands-on help in navigating the day-to-day challenges of working in a school district, managing large case loads, dealing with legal and ethical challenges on the job, crisis management, and more. Branstetter combines practical, realistic, and achievable recommendations with a personal and engaging writing style." —Tara Egan, D.Ed., school psychologist and popular humor blogger, Charlotte, North Carolina . The author offers advice on: Getting situated at a new school and building relationships with key staff membersManaging your assessment caseload
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 locationsAnother book in the popular Jossey-Bass "Survival Guide" SeriesRebecca Branstetter is an experienced school psychologist and popular blogger ("Notes from the School Psychologist": studentsgrowspot)This vital resource offers a down-to-earth guide for both novice and seasoned school psychologists.. A practical and accessible guide for helping school psychologists meet their everyday challengesIn 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
Branstetter is the author of the popular blog "Notes from the School Psychologist" (studentsgrowspot). She also works with children through her private practice, Grow Assessment and Counseling Services. REBECCA BRANSTETTER, Ph.D. is a school psychologist who has worked with public K–12 schools throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.