Volume 46, Issue 5 (January/February 2018 )

• Best Practices in Intellectual Disability Identification

  This article is an overview of identification of intellectual disabilities (ID), with a focus on meeting legal and ethical requirements when assessing children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those living in poverty. Specific procedures and recommended instruments will be reviewed. … more

• Did Endrew F. Change the “A” in FAPE? Questions and Implications for School Psychologists

  This past March, the Supreme Court issued a decision, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE-1, that has the potential to change the definition of “appropriate” in what constitutes a free and appropriate education (FAPE), at least within some U.S. jurisdictions. This article briefly summarizes the ruling, with a focus on specific issues and questions that are relevant to the practice of school psychology. … more

• Island in Crisis: Response to Puerto Rico

  This school psychologist shares his experience traveling to Puerto Rico for crisis response following Hurricane Maria. … more

• Editor's Note: Happy New Year!

  This editor's note discusses the expression of hope that is "Happy New Year" in light of the natural disasters faced this fall. … more

• President's Message: It's All Advocacy to Me

  This president's message talks about the continued importance of advocacy for the profession of school psychology. … more

• Key Concepts and Terminology in Online Instruction: A Primer for School Psychology Programs

  The aim of this article is to provide a primer on the key concepts and terminology of online instruction to faculty considering the adoption of online instructional practices to increase accessibility to graduate students. … more

• Bullying and Suicide Revisited: What Schools Can Do Now

  The research is clear on youth suicide: Mental illness plays a significant role. This article talks about the link between bullying and suicide and how schools can prevent bullying and suicide and protect themselves. … more

• Implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act: Update and Next Steps

  Efforts to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act are well underway, as states submitted their state plans to the Department of Education in September 2017. This article provides an update on the plans, the mention of school psychologists, accountability systems, and more. … more

• You Be the Judge 15: Advocacy or Insubordination?

  For this 15th article in the series reviewing recent court decisions concerning appropriate school psychology practice from both professional and legal perspectives, the topic is employment security. … more

• Call for Legal Questions

  This article calls for legal questions to be answered by Perry Zirkel. … more

• NASP's Leadership Assembly Votes on Three Position Statements

  This article highlights the release of three new NASP position statements. … more

• NASP Findings From the ASAE Foundation Survey: Implications for Member Engagement and Leadership Development

  This article shares findings from a survey on leadership in the association. … more

• Call for Award Nominations

  This article announces a call for nominations for the annual Family, School, and Community Partnering Recognition Award. … more

• After the Storm: Helping Children Cope With Trauma After Natural Disasters

  This article talks through the traumatic impact that natural disasters can have on children. … more

• Using Technology to Lead a Large-Scale Data Project

  This article highlights a project to collect data on services to support students with emotional needs. … more

• Planes, Trains, Buses, and Automobiles

  This article summarizes transportation options in Chicago. … more

• Is Your Professional Growth Happenstance or Intentional?

  This article introduce's NASP's professional growth planning tool and guidance for making the most of the convention. … more

• Best Practices in Collaborating With Interpreters: Lessons Learned

  This article interviews three convention presenters about working with interpreters and English language learners. … more

• Student Leadership on a Nontraditional Campus: Thinking Outside the Box

  This articel presents a case study in becoming a NASP Student Leader on a nontraditional campus. … more

• Just a Click Away: G-Suite for Education and School Psychology–Part 2

  This article dives deeper into the use of G-Suite for educational purposes. … more

• Book Review: Thinking Parent, Thinking Child: Turning Everyday Problems Into Solutions (2nd Ed.)

  This is a book review of Thinking Parent, Thinking Child: Turning Everyday Problems Into Solutions (2nd Ed.). … more

• Book Review: Relaxation: A Comprehensive Manual for Children and Adults With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, (2nd Ed.)

  This is a book review of Relaxation: A Comprehensive Manual for Children and Adults With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, (2nd Ed.). … more

• Book Review: Motivational Interviewing in Schools: Conversations to Improve Behavior and Learning

  This is a book review of Motivational Interviewing in Schools: Conversations to Improve Behavior and Learning. … more

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