Volume 46, Issue 4 (December 2017 )

• Educational Support for Teenage Mothers

  Teenage pregnancy is a condition that puts mothers and their children at risk for a broad range of negative outcomes both in school and in adult life. Extensive research has been conducted on the effectiveness of sex education programs to prevent teenage pregnancy and the education trajectory for teenagers who do become pregnant, yet very little has been done in schools to support these young women and their children. … more

• Intersectionality and School Psychology: Implications for Practice

  The term intersectionality was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in relation to how antidiscrimination laws did not protect Black women given that those laws treated race and gender as mutually exclusive categories of experience and analysis. This article explains the role of privilege and oppression in intersectionality. … more

• Supervision: Benefits to School Psychology, Children, and Families

  This article is the first of a series of articles that will focus on the effective practice of supervision within school psychology. Various authors will highlight different aspects of this critical professional activity. … more

• Editor's Note: Supervision: It's Not Just for Administrators Anymore

  This editor's note discusses the broad applicability of supervision not just for administrators or professors, but for those supervising graduate students during their practicum or internship. … more

• President's Message: Together, We Can Accomplish Great Things

  This president's message talks about the strategic goals of the association and initiatives to support these goals. … more

• Considerations for Distance Education in School Psychology

  At the Leadership Assembly in 2015, a document was put before the group as “Distance Learning Guidelines for School Psychologists.” This article explains the variety of distance education offerings, standards, and program and course level considerations. … more

• Enhancing the School Reentry Experience for Juvenile Offenders

  Juvenile offenders are a population of 10- to 18-year-olds who have committed crimes. This article presents barriers to and recommendations for their successful school reentry, as well as potential challenges. … more

• You Be the Judge 14: Appropriate IDEA Evaluations

  This article examines a case study regarding appropriate criterion for IDEA evaluations, which is the first step for a claim for IEE reimbursement. … more

• From Report Writing to Running: Combatting Job Stress With Physical Activity

  This article proposes ways for school psychologists to engage in physical activity to reduce stress. … more

• New CDC Reports

  This article highlights two new reports released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prvention. … more

• NASP Awards Lifetime Honorary Membership to Crockett, Gorin, and Reynolds

  This article highlights the three recipients of the lifetime honorary membership with NASP. … more

• It's Nearly Time to Vote

  This article highlights the candidates for the 2018 elections and the details of the voting process. … more

• Peer Victimization and Resilience Among LGBT Youth

  This handout shows the impact of peer victimization on LGBT and LGBT-perceived students, as well as the positive impact of resilience and protective factors. … more

• What's Hot in Chicago: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

  In this article, Lauren Carr highlights lots of eateries to try while in Chicago for the 2018 convention. … more

• The President's Strand: The Power of One—Creating Connections in Chicago

  This article introduces the president's strands for the 2018 convention. … more

• Presenters in Focus: Culturally Responsive Assessment Feedback: Sharing Results With Culturally Diverse Families

  In this Q&A, convention presenter Janine Jones discusses how the insider language of school personnel can impede effective communication with culturally diverse families, particularly in the assessment process. … more

• Seeking Advocates: Government and Professional Relations State Liaisons

  This article explains the role of the Government and Professional Relations Committee State Liaisons and the selection process for these individuals. … more

• Mentoring Undergraduates as Professional Development for Graduate Students

  This article encourages graduate students to consider not just the benefits of being a mentee, but also a mentor, for professional growth. … more

• Call for Book Reviewers

  This article calls for book reviewers and lists available books for review. … more

• Call for Legal Questions

  This article calls for the submission of legal questions, to be answered by Perry Zirkel, university professor emeritus of education and law at Lehigh University. … more

• Just a Click Away: Data Breaches and Leaks in the Cloud

  This article references the recent data breach with Pearson and proposes a new rating system to better manage risks when it comes to student data. … more

• Book Review: Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens

  This is a book review of The Art and Science of Mindfulness in Schools, a comprehensive perspective of mindfulness in applied and academic settings. … more

• Book Review: Skillstreaming Children and Youth With High-Functioning Autism: A Guide for Teaching Prosocial Skills

  This is a book review of Skillstreaming Children and Youth With High-Functioning Autism: A Guide for Teaching Prosocial Skills. … more

• Book Review: CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Children and Adolescents: A Clinician's Toolkit

  This is a book review of CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Children and Adolescents: A Clinician's Toolkit. … more