LibGuides: PED606_v2: Week 1

Required Resources

Textbook

Text:

Merrell, K. W., Ervin, R. A., Peacock, G. G., & Renshaw, T. L. (2022). School psychology for the 21st century: Foundations and practices (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.

Read:

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Field of School Psychology (Merrell, et al., 2022) provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of school psychologists and provides examples of practitioners' stories of their experience in the field. This chapter also includes the steps needed to become a school psychologist. (pp. 1-18)
Chapter 5: Becoming a School Psychologist: Training and Credentialing Issues (Merrell, et al., 2022) provides an overview of the way to become a school psychologist (education, credentialing) as well as information regarding credentialing requirements. (pp. 84-115).

Articles

Disproportionate Identification of Students of Color in Special Education.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (2022). Disproportionate identification of students of color in special education.
In Special Education, there has been a history of over-identification of some student groups (race). This is problematic, please review this article to understand some of the challenges.
Race, Poverty, and Interpreting Overrepresentation in Special Education
Gordon, N. G. (2017, September 20). Race, poverty, and interpreting overrepresentation in special education.
In Special Education, there has been a history of over-identification of some student groups (race). This is problematic, please review this article to understand some of the challenges.
Racial Differences in Special Education Identification
Anderson, J. (2020, March 5). Harvard edcast: Racial differences in special education identification.
In Special Education, there has been a history of over-identification of some student groups (race). This is problematic, please review this article to understand some of the challenges.
Special Education’s Hidden Racial Gap
Felton, E. (2017, November 25). Special education’s hidden racial gap.
In Special Education, there has been a history of over-identification of some student groups (race). This is problematic, please review this article to understand some of the challenges.
Explore Information About Your Local School District
California Department of Education (2017). Explore information about your local school district.
This website will be necessary to help you complete one of the required learning activities for the week.
Chapter Five, Becoming a School Psychologist: Training and Credentialing Issues
Chapter Five, Becoming a School Psychologist: Training and Credentialing Issues (Merrell, et al., 2022) provides an overview of the way to become a school psychologist (education, credentialing) as well as information regarding credentialing requirements. (pp. 84-115).

Who are School Psychologists?
Inforgraphic outlining school psychologists' roles.
Who are School Psychologists?
This Flyer details the specific responsibilities of a school psychologist.
Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology Preconditions, Program Standards, and Performance Expectations