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From Traditional Practice to Tiered Comprehensive Services for All: Developing a Responsive School Culture for the Future
School Psychology, v35 n6 p428-439 Nov 2020
In this article, we reflect on the evolution of school psychology practice from the past to the present, and share some thoughts about the future. Although school psychology programs provide training in consultation, prevention, social emotional development, counseling, and mental health interventions, school psychology practice is still dominated by assessment, and the specialty has yet to live up to its promise to address the multiple needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Today's practitioners need to be skilled in systems-level programing that is informed by cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to responsibly work toward the best outcomes for students and families from all cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. As the demand for mental health and other services in schools continues to increase, we argue for a wholescale adoption of culturally adapted evidence-based practices to address the expanding role of school-based practice. Finally, we offer considerations from the social psychology literature that will help school psychologists prioritize behavioral health while also reducing disparities in educational attainment.
Descriptors: School Psychology, School Culture, School Health Services, Mental Health, Cultural Relevance, Evidence Based Practice, Student Diversity, School Psychologists, Access to Health Care, Social Emotional Learning, Screening Tests, Student Evaluation, Intervention, Cultural Awareness, Competence, Progress Monitoring, Role
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