The Cambridge Handbook of Applied School Psychology

Practice books are often simple 'how to' lists or straightforward 'recipes' and the practitioner still does not know why the activity is related to the outcome they seek. In essence, they lose how the specifics of the practice are related to the theory of change or the theory of how the problem developed in the first place. This leads to practitioners potentially removing crucial elements of best practice procedures when making modifications to tackle new or different problems in an unfamiliar context. By understanding the theoretical underpinnings, practitioners can better plan for adjustments because they know how the outcomes they seek are informed by the theory.

Engagingly written and perfect for day-to-day use, this book translates state-of-the-art research and interdisciplinary theory into practical recommendations for those working with children and adolescents.

• Translates theory concerning childhood challenges into practical recommendations to ensure better outcomes
• Contains lists of resources at the end of each chapter
• Connects empirical findings to best practice indicators and highlights how such research informs and supports professional decision-making

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Table of Contents

1. Broadening the focus of school psychology practice Frank C. Worrell, Tammy L. Hughes and Dante D. Dixson

Part I. Individual-Level Academic Interventions:

2. Enhancing reading motivation in schools Jamie Zibulsky and Lily Schwartz
3. Addressing won't do issues in mathematics Christopher H. Skinner, Shelby Wright and Elizabeth McCallum
4. Learning disabilities in mathematics Amanda McKerracher
5. Executive function and school performance Cynthia A. Riccio and Maria J. Castro

Part II. Teacher and System-Level Interventions:

6. School-based interventions Nicholas Gelbar and Lea A. Theodore
7. Helping teachers use progress monitoring for decision making Matthew K. Burns, Lisa Aguilar and Crystal Taylor
8. Working with teachers on Tier 1 Linda Reddy and Adam Lekwa
9. The academic support index: a tool for understanding student data David Stevens

Part III. Interventions from Educational and Social/Personality Psychology:

10. Belonging in schools Amanda D. Perez, Randy T. Lee and Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton
11. Cross-race/cross-ethnic friendships in school Sandra Graham and Kara Kogachi
12. Self-regulated learning in school contexts Timothy J. Cleary, Gregory L. Callan and Erica R. Pawlo
13. School environments that facilitate delay of gratification Hefer Bembenutty
14. The role of hope in school settings Dante D. Dixson
15. School settings that facilitate high teacher expectations Christine Rubie-Davies and Annaline Flint
16. Parental autonomy and relatedness support John Mark Froiland
17. Preventing and minimizing stereotype threat in school settings Jennifer Randall Crosby
18. How implicit gender bias impacts academic engagement Antonya Marie Gonzalez, Hee Jae Julie Oh and Andrew Scott Baron

Part IV. Behavioral and Social Emotional Interventions:

19. Internalizing problems and disorders of childhood Randy W. Kamphaus, Emily Walden and Dianna Carrizales-Englemann
20. Adolescent suicidal behavior in schools: what to know and what to do James J. Mazza and David N. Miller
21. Emotional disturbance vs social maladjustment Tammy L. Hughes, Michael Tansy and Elizabeth A. Pask
22. When conduct problems become illegal acts: helping individuals with autism Elizabeth A. Pask and Tammy L. Hughes
23. Effective bullying prevention and intervention strategies for school professionals Susan M. Swearer, Allen Garcia, Ana M. Damme, Shir Palmon, Nicholas Asay and Mario Scalora
24. Prevention and intervention to close discipline gaps in schools Anne Gregory and Russell Skiba
25. Social emotional learning in schools James C. DiPerna, Jennifer R. Frey and Susan C. Hart

Part V. Health and Pediatric Interventions:

26. Impairments related to medical conditions David L. Wodrich
27. Psychological considerations for asthma Melissa Bray, Melissa Root, Meiko Howell and Evelyn Bilias
28. Substance usage Sheila Yu and Steve Sussman
29. Coordinating services with non-school providers Maria E. Golden and George J. DuPaul

Part VI. Family Connections and Life Transitions:

30. Parent-teacher relationships Kathleen M. Minke and Jordana S. Woodford
31. Facilitating the transition to college Judith Kaufman and Camilla Overup
32. Transition from school to work Ara Schmitt, Jamie Yabrough and Jenna Hennessey

Part VII. Special Populations:

33. School psychologists in early childhood settings Vincent C. Alfonso, Susan Ruby, Addy M. Wissel and Jaleh Davari
34. Serving gifted and talented students Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Frank C. Worrell and Rena F. Subotnik
35. How best to serve court-involved youth in schools James R. Andretta
36. School-based interventions for refugee children and adolescents Zuhra Teja and Frank C. Worrell

Part VIII. Conclusion:

37. School psychology in the 21st century Frank C. Worrell, Dante D. Dixson and Tammy Hughes

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