Table of Contents

1. Introduction to School Psychology: Controversies and Current Practice
Matthew K. Burns

SECTION 1 - CURRENT PRACTICE

2. Laws, Rules, Regulations, and Ethical Standards that Affect Current Practice
Dawn M. Decker

3. Culturally Competent Practice
Scott L. Graves Jr.

4. Giving Expertise Away through School Consultation: A Framework for School Psychology
Daniel S. Newman and Julie Q. Morrison

SECTION 2 - PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

5. APA Division 16 - School Psychology
James Diperna

6. The National Association of School Psychologists and Its Influence on the Field of School Psychology
Todd A. Savage and Leslie Z. Paige

7. Society for the Study of School Psychology
Elaine Clark, Stacy Overstreet, Robert J. Volpe, Karen C. Stoiber, and Margaret Semrud-Clikeman

8. Council for Exceptional Children
Antonis Katsiyannis, Robin P. Ennis, and Rebecca Leary

9. International School Psychology Association (ISPA)
Bonnie K. Nastasi

SECTION 3 - THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS

10. Theory, Conceptual Frameworks, and Practice in School Psychology
Matthew K. Burns, Julia Baker, Victoria Erhardt, Elyse M. Farnsworth, Anna Genchanok, Elena Kwong, and Brittany VanHove

11. Prediction versus Control: Influences of Applied Behavior Analysis on School Psychology Practice
Brian K. Martens and Michael P. Mullane

12. Neuroscience for School Psychologists
J. W. Kalat

13. Influence of Cognitive Psychology on School Psychology
Sashank Varma, Allyson J. Kiss, and Robin S. Codding

14. Applications of Social Psychology Theory and Research to School Psychology Practice
Frederic J. Medway

15. Prevention Science: An Approach to Inform the Future of School Psychology
Keith C. Herman, Wendy M. Reinke, and Aaron M. Thompson

SECTION 4 - CONTROVERSIES THAT SHAPE PRACTICE

16. Idiographic vs. Nomothetic History: The First Debate in School Psychology
Dan Florell

17. Ph. D. vs. Ed. S.: The on-going entry-level credentialing debate
David M. Hulac

18. Current Practice: Schools vs. Alternative Settings
Jennifer A. Mautone, Genery D. Booster, and Tamique J. Ridgard

19. Integrating Diagnostic Systems in School Psychology: DSM-5, IDEA, and ICD-10
Steven R. Shaw and Mark-Damyan Edwards

20. Structural Analysis vs. Functional Analysis of Behavior
Stephen P. Kilgus and T. Chris Riley-Tillman

21. Differentiating Emotional Disturbance from Social Maladjustment: A Futile Search for a Red Herring
Frank M. Gresham, Rachel Olinger Steeves, and Sarah Metallo

22. The Identification of Learning Disabilities: PSW vs. RTI Methods
Jeremy Miciak and Jack M. Fletcher

23. Improving Student Behavior and Mental Health: School-based Therapies vs Functional Approaches to Behavior Intervention
Nicole Skaar

24. Arguments For and Against the Use of Psychotropic Medication within School-Aged Populations
John S. Carlson and Adrianna E. Crossing

25. Remediating Student Learning Problems: Aptitude-by-Treatment Interaction vs. Skill-by-Treatment Interaction
Randy G. Floyd and John H. Kranzler

Section 5 - CURRENT CONTEXT AND THE FUTURE OF THE FIELD

26. School Psychology in an Urban Setting
Anthony M. Adamowski

27. Challenges Unique to Rural School Psychology
Kari A. Oyen

28. Technology and the Future of School Psychology
Jack A. Cummings, Dan Florell, William Pfohl, and Susan Jarmuz-Smith

29. Futures Conferences
Samuel Y. Song, Jack Cummings, Patti Harrison, and Susan Jarmuz-Smith

30. Future Issues and Controversies that Will Shape School Psychology
Amanda M. VanDerHeyden, Amy M. Briesch, Shannon Suldo, Andrew Roach, Amanda Sullivan, Jessica A. Hoffman, S. Andrew Garbacz, Lisa M. Hagermoser Sanetti, and Robin S. Codding

About the Author

Dr. Matthew K. Burns is a Professor of School Psychology at the University of Missouri, and Director of the Center for Collaborative Solutions for Kids, Practice, and Policy. He has published over 175 articles and book chapters in national publications, and has co-authored or co-edited 12 books. He is also the immediate Past Editor of School Psychology Review and Past Editor of Assessment for Effective Intervention. Dr. Burns is
one of the leading researchers regarding the use of assessment data to determine individual or small-group interventions, and has published extensively on response to intervention, academic interventions, and facilitating problem-solving
teams. In addition Dr. Burns was also a practicing school psychologist and special education administrator before becoming an academic, and served on the faculty of the University of Minnesota for 10 years and Central Michigan University for 5 years.

Reviews

"A unique and refreshing way to introduce students to the profession of School Psychology. In this comprehensive text, Burns has pulled together leaders in the profession to provide concise perspectives on important issues and controversies. This is in addition to providing basic information about the profession, its history, ethical considerations, alternative roles, etc. Time is not wasted on provision of information on specific content domains that will be
covered in other graduate courses. A easy reading, very interesting and informative introduction to the excitement of this profession." -- Jim Ysseldyke, PhD, NCSP, Professor Emeritus, Department of
Educational Psychology, School Psychology Program, University of Minnesota
"As presented in this exciting new text, for more than 100 years school psychologists have positively served infants, children, youth, families, and worked with schooling, but also functioned successfully in non-traditional settings. Burns' Introduction to School Psychology: Controversies and Current Practice argues that we must learn all theories and practices if we are to be effective and efficient school psychologists. The book does not offer a
single approach to school psychology practice which is what makes the volume exceptional... It will be a book that will help you navigate our changing world, understand societal strengths and problems, and help you
consider how to make a difference in our dynamic but toxic world." -- Rik Carl D'Amato, PhD, Distinguished Research Professor in School Psychology , The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Past Editor of APA's School Psychology journal and ISPA's International Journal of School & Educational Psychology.
"Introduction to School Psychology: Controversies and Current Practice provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive yet concise, coverage of theoretical foundations, historical underpinnings, professional associations, and contemporary practice standards in the rapidly growing field of school psychology. Particularly compelling chapters focus on controversies (e.g., identification of learning disabilities) that have significantly impacted the practice of
school psychology as well as challenges and opportunities that will shape future growth of the profession. A veritable who's who lineup of chapter authors make this book an indispensable resource for school
psychology students, practitioners, and university trainers." -- George J. DuPaul, PhD, Professor of School Psychology and Associate Dean for Research, College of Education, Lehigh University (Bethlehem PA)