The School Psychologist
A newsletter of Division 16
April 2012 | Vol. 66, No. 2
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Featured Article
Working together to advance science, practice, and policy relevant to school psychology
By Shane Jimerson
PRACTICE AND RESEARCH UPDATES
- Division 16’s translation of science to practice working group updates
This group concentrates on the training of school psychology students in the translation of research to practice and building awareness of the new science of implementation
By Sylvia A. Rosenfield and Susan Forman - The importance of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental disorders: Implications for IDEIA
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) are disorders of brain function that affect emotion, learning, and memory
By Lindsay McDonald McCary, Marjorie Grefer, Marissa Mounts, Ashley Robinson, Bridgette Tonnsen, and Jane Roberts - What school psychologists need to understand about auditory processing disorders
The author reveals some children with learning problems also suffer from overlooked underlying auditory processing deficits
By Jay R. Lucker
Professional Development Forum
- Perspectives of early career scholars: APA session on the opportunities for prospective faculty
The author discusses the additional challenges of faculty positions brought about by a shortage of school psychology practitioners and trainers
By Amanda L. Sullivan and Bryn Harris
SASP – The Student Corner
- Walking the tightrope: Achieving balance as graduate student
The author offers graduate students advice for getting the most from organizational and time management tools and software
By Jennifer M. Cooper and Kaleigh Bantum
Book Review
- Early intervention for ADHD
A review of DuPaul and Kern’s book “Young Children with ADHD: Early Identification and Intervention”
By Dylan S. T. Voris and John S. Carlson
In This Issue
- People & places
The author discusses 2011 scholarships recipients, university promotions for colleagues, and the 10th aniversary of the Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium
By Ara Schmitt - Working group: Globalization of school psychology
This work group is developing transnational/multicultural domains and a database of readings and material on basic areas of school psychology science and practice
By Sissy Hatzichristou - Council Representative report
The APA Council of Representatives meeting was held on February 23-26, 2012; topics included a report from the APA Practice Organization, division bylaw changes, budget updates, and a controversial motion to approve a new APA journal, Translational Science in Psychology
By Beth Doll and Frank C. Worrell - A reference for school psychology doctoral programs
The authors provide a reference for school psychology doctoral programs, and discuss key points regarding the practicum competencies outline
By Linda Caterino, Chieh Li, Annie Hansen, Susan Forman, Abigail Harris, and Gloria Miller - The Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice meeting highlights
The author summarizes the most recent CAPP meeting, including updates from the APA Practice Organization and their role as advocate for practicing psychologists
By Amanda Clinton
DIVISION 16 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
- Susan M. Swearer, PhD: Nominee for President
Meet and learn about the candidate Susan M. Swearer, running for Division 16 President - Linda A. Reddy, PhD: Nominee for President-elect
Meet and learn about the candidate Linda A. Reddy, running for Division 16 President-elect - Amanda Sullivan, PhD: Nominee for Secretary
Meet and learn about the candidate Amanda Sullivan, running for Division 16 Secretary - Janay B. Sander, PhD: Nominee for Secretary
Meet and learn about the candidate Janay B. Sander, running for Division 16 Secretary - Frank C. Worrell, PhD: Nominee for Council Representative 1
Meet and learn about the candidate Frank C. Worrell, running for Division 16 Council Representative 1 - Karen C. Stoiber, PhD: Nominee for Council Representative 1
Meet and learn about the candidate Karen C. Stoiber, running for Division 16 Council Representative 1 - Beth Doll, PhD: Nominee for Council Representative 2
Meet and learn about the candidate Beth Doll, running for Division 16 Council Representative 2. - Bonnie K. Nastasi, PhD: Nominee for Council Representative 2
Meet and learn about the candidate Bonnie K. Nastasi, running for Division 16 Council Representative 2 - David Shriberg, PhD: Nominee for VP of Publications & Communications
Meet and learn about the candidate David Shriberg, running for Division 16 VP of Publications & Communications - Amanda VanDerHeyden, PhD: Nominee for VP for Social, Ethical and Ethnic Minority Affairs
Meet and learn about the candidate Amanda VanDerHeyden, running for Division 16 VP for Social, Ethical and Ethnic Minority Affairs
Announcements
- Call for Associate Editor: The School Psychologist
The division posts a call for papers for an upcoming special edition issue, lists updates to the SASP Mentoring Program, and encourages donations for the Kenneth W. Merrell Legacy Scholarship fund
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