ERIC Number: EJ934710
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 13
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School Psychologists Working with Native American Youth: Training, Competence, and Needs
Robinson-Zanartu, Carol; Butler-Byrd, Nola; Cook-Morales, Valerie; Dauphinais, Paul; Charley, Elvina; Bonner, Mike
Contemporary School Psychology, v15 p103-115 2011
Despite growing emphases on multicultural competence, Native American youth remain tremendously underserved by schools: low achievement, high dropout rates, and over-identification for special education persist. The authors analyzed responses of 403 school psychologists to a national survey regarding their competence gained in training, in current practice, and that needed for effective work with Native Americans. Respondents reported significant underpreparation in training and inadequate preparation for competent practice. Both ethnicity and length of experience with the population yielded significant differences in perceived levels of competence. (Contains 6 tables.)
Descriptors: American Indians, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Counselor Training, Competence, Youth Programs, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Performance, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques, Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Populations, Multicultural Education, Cultural Awareness, National Surveys, Educational Needs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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