Handbook of Multicultural School Psychology: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Book Details

• Author: Emilia C. Lopez

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 466

• Release Date: 07-03-2017

• ISBN: 9780415844062

• Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

The Handbook of Multicultural School Psychology, 2nd Edition, provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary examination of multicultural school psychology. Building on the first edition, this revised version integrates new chapters, research, and practices, aiming to meet the needs of children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book is organized into seven sections that cover theoretical, research, and practical issues in multicultural school psychology, including bilingualism, acculturation, parent collaboration, and systemic issues.

• Multidisciplinary Approach: Contributing authors come from a variety of fields, such as school psychology, special education, early childhood education, clinical psychology, and counseling, offering diverse perspectives and expertise.

• Revised Chapters: Nineteen out of the twenty-three chapters are completely new, while the rest have been updated to reflect current trends and practices in the field.

• Systemic Issues: A new section focuses on systemic challenges such as the overrepresentation of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in special education, response to intervention (RTI) for CLD students and English Language Learners (ELL), and prejudice.

• Practice and Training Guidelines: The book includes recent practice and training guidelines, such as the Blueprint for Training and Practice III (2006), NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services (2010), and APA Multicultural Guidelines (2003).

• Discussion Questions: End-of-chapter questions encourage further reflection and engagement with the material, ideal for classroom and seminar settings.

Relevance:

This book serves as an essential resource for graduate courses and seminars in multicultural school psychology. It is also a valuable reference for researchers, school psychologists, and other professionals working with diverse student populations. The interdisciplinary insights and practical strategies make it an indispensable guide for navigating the challenges of multicultural education and school psychology.