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PED644

Week 2 Required Resources

Book

The Best Practices in School Psychology textbooks are available for purchase exclusively through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) organization. You purchased these textbooks earlier in your graduate program. Please note that NASP offers these textbooks only in print format; online versions are unavailable.

Embse, N., & Kilgus, S. (2023). Best practices in data-based decision making for children’s social-emotional and behavioral needs. In Harrison, P. L., Proctor, S. L., & Thomas, A. (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology (7th ed.), Vol. 1, Data-based and collaborative decision making (pp. 267-277). National Association of School Psychologists.   

  • Reviewing this source is crucial for learners as it provides valuable insights into best practices for data-based decision-making in addressing children's social-emotional and behavioral needs. As school psychologists, understanding effective strategies for data analysis and interpretation is essential for providing appropriate interventions and support to students. By examining this chapter, learners can enhance their skills in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to inform decision-making processes, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for students in educational settings.  

Castro-Villarreal, F., & Rodriguez, B. J. (2023). Best practices in teacher consultation for implementing culturally responsive practices in the classrooms. In Harrison, P. L., Proctor, S. L., & Thomas, A. (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology (7th ed.), Vol. 1, Data-based and collaborative decision making (pp. 281-294). National Association of School Psychologists.   

  • This source is essential for learners to review as it provides valuable insights into effective teacher consultation strategies for implementing culturally responsive practices in educational settings. Understanding culturally responsive practices is crucial for school psychologists to support diverse student populations effectively. By examining this chapter, learners can gain practical knowledge and strategies to enhance their consultation skills and promote inclusive environments within schools.