The school psychology licensure exam guide / Peter D. Thompson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson, Peter D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School psychologists--Certification--United States--Examinations--Study guides.

School psychologists.

School psychology--United States--Examinations--Study guides.

School psychology.

School psychology--United States--Examinations, questions, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (185 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Pub. Co., 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""This guide is direct and practical. You will find out exactly where you are weakest in knowledge so that your studying can be most directed. I exceeded the NASP passing score AND the national average on my first try at the praxis 400 exam-- using this book as my 'Bible' (and I am ""only"" a Specialist level sch. psych)."". ""[I] used this book and passed with a 720. [I]t's straightforward, and the practice test was useful -- recognized several questions on the actual exam from the practice test."". ""This book was very helpful in preparing for the Praxis II: School Psychology Test. It not on

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Test Structure, General Suggestions, and Specific Advice; How to Use This Guide; General Information and Test Format; General Domains of the School Psychology Praxis Exam Format; Description of Categories; I. Data-Based Decision Making (Assessment); II. Research-Based Behavioral and Mental Health Practices (Interventions); III. Applied Psychological Principles; IV. Research-Based Academic Practices; V. Consultation and Collaboration; VI. Ethical, Legal, and Professional Foundations

Twenty-Five Tips for Studying and PreparingInsider Observations; Chapter 1: First Test Section: Data-Based Decision Making; Data-Based Decision Making; I. Background Data Collection, Techniques, and Problem Identification; II. Screening Measures and Methods; III. Progress Monitoring and Response to Intervention (RTI) Level; IV. Formal Evaluation Level (Special Education Evaluation); Summary and Concepts; Chapter 2: Second Test Section: Research-Based Behavioral Interventions and Mental Health Practices; I. Broad to Narrow: Multilevel (RTI) Model Explained

A. Tier 1. (Broadest Area) Primary Prevention:B. Tier 2. Strategic Interventions:; C. Tier 3. Intensive (Targeted) Level:; II. Specific Interventions: Individual and Small Group; A. Ethical Principles of Counseling; B. Major Types of Individual Counseling and Theories; C. Group Counseling:; D. Service Learning:; E. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Intervention:; F. Other Behavioral Interventions and Important Considerations; III. Special and Critical Interventions: Crisis Intervention, Prevention,and Response; A. General Crisis Considerations; B. Suicide Prevention/Intervention

C. Loss, Death, and GriefSummary and Concepts; Chapter 3: Third Test Section: Applied Psychological Principles; General Psychological Theories and Scientific Findings; I. Human Development; II. Common Disorders: Child and Adolescent Psychopathology; III. Theories and Concepts Related to Learning and Intelligence; IV. Language Development; V. Test Measurement and Statistical Concepts; Summary and Concepts; Chapter 4: Fourth Test Section: Research-Based Academic and Classroom Practices; Effective Pedagogy and Instruction; A. Basic Principles of Effective Instructions

B. Specific Instructional StrategiesC. Factors in Academic Success or Failure; D. Student Retention Issues; E. Tracking and Zero Tolerance Policies; Summary and Concepts; Chapter 5: Fifth Test Section: Consultation and Collaboration; I. Foundation of Consultation and Collaboration; A. Consultant Personal Characteristics; B. Student or Client Traits and Factors Influencing Consultation; II. Models of Consultation; A. Consultee-Centered Model; B. Client-Centered Model; C. Behavioral Model (Applies to Consultee- and Client-Centered Models); D. Special Considerations

E. Consultation With Interpreters:

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8261-0990-X