School Psychologist P K to 12

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography that follows includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is keyed to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts as reflected in the competencies and skills. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. Brock, S., & Jimerson, S. (2012). Best practices in crisis prevention and intervention. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Overview of theory and practice related to crisis prevention and response. Provides information on proactive strategies, mitigation tools, responses to specific crises, and trauma-informed practice. Useful for review of competencies 3, 6, and 7.

  2. Brown-Chidsey, R., Andren, K., & Harrision, P. (2015). Assessment for intervention: A problem-solving approach (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

    Provides a complete guide to implementing a wide range of problem-solving assessment methods: functional behavioral assessments, interviews, classroom observations, curriculum-based measurements, rating scales, and cognitive instruments. Useful for review of competencies 2, 4, 6, and 8.

  3. Cooper, J., Heron, T, & Heward, W. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.

    Provides a comprehensive discussion of the field that includes a description of principles and procedures for changing and analyzing behavior. Features coverage of advances in all three interrelated domains of the sciences of behavior: theoretical, basic research, and applied research. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, and 6.

  4. Jacob, S., Decker, D., & Lugg, E. (2016) Ethics and law for school psychologists (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Jacob Wiley & Sons.

    Source of authoritative information on the ethical and legal issues faced by school psychologists. Specifically addresses the unique needs of psychologists in school settings and includes up-to-date standards and requirements while providing an introduction to ethical codes, ethical decision making, and the legal underpinnings that protect the rights of students and their families. Useful for review of competencies 9 and 10.

  5. Jimerson, S., Burns, M., & VanDerHeyden, A. (2016). Handbook of response to intervention: The science and practice of multi-tiered systems of support (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Springer Science and Business Media.

    Provides an overview of the science that informs best practices for the implementation of response to intervention (RTI) processes within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to facilitate the academic success of all students. Includes the essentials of RTI assessment and identification as well as research-based interventions for improving students’ reading, writing, oral, and math skills. Useful for review of competencies 2, 4, 5, and 8.

  6. Kampwirth, T., & Powers, K. (2015). Collaborative consultation in the schools: Effective practices for students with learning and behavior problems (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

    Discusses scientifically based practices for consulting on academic and behavior problems, including methods for assessing and supporting intervention integrity. Provides activities and examples of effective practice and collaborative school consultation in various educational environments. Useful for review of competencies 4, 5, 6, and 8.

  7. McCormick, C. B., & Scherer, D. G. (2018). Child and adolescent development for educators (2nd ed.). New York, NY: The Guilford Press.

    Reviews major theories of development and their impact on educational practice. Chapters examine how teaching and learning intersect with specific domains of child and adolescent development: language, intelligence and intellectual diversity, motivation, family and peer relationships, gender roles, and mental health. Includes content on social–emotional learning, social media, childcare, and early intervention. Useful for review of competencies 3, 5, and 6.

  8. National Association of School Psychologists. [Online].

    Official site of the National Association of School Psychologists. Searchable collection of position statements, articles, and other information. Broad-based source of current information. Useful for review of competencies 1through10.

  9. National Association of School Psychologists. (2014). Best practices in school psychology: Data-based and collaborative decision making (6th ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Focuses on multi-tiered, problem-solving, and evidence-based approaches addressing the framework for school psychological services, data-based decision making and accountability, and consultation and collaboration. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 7, and 8.

  10. National Association of School Psychologists. (2014). Best practices in school psychology: Foundations (6th ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Focuses on multi-tiered, problem-solving, and evidence-based approaches addressing the foundations of school psychology, including diversity, research and program evaluation, and legal/ethical/professional practices. Useful for review of competencies 1, 9, and 10.

  11. National Association of School Psychologists. (2014). Best practices in school psychology: Student-level services (6th ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Focuses on multi-tiered, problem-solving, and evidence-based approaches addressing student-level services, including instructional and academic supports and social and mental health services. Useful for review of competencies 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

  12. National Association of School Psychologists. (2014). Best practices in school psychology: System-level services (6th ed.). Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Focuses on multi-tiered, problem-solving, and evidence-based approaches addressing schoolwide learning practices, prevention and response services, and family-school collaboration. Useful for review of competencies 7 and 8.

  13. Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2013). School psychologist as counselor: A practitioner's handbook. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Discusses integration of counseling with academic and behavioral interventions. Provides an overview of different counseling approaches and how to integrate counseling into the IEP process. Useful for review of competency 6.

  14. Sattler, J. (2018). Assessment of children: Cognitive foundations and applications (2nd ed.). La Mesa, CA: Jerome M. Sattler, Publisher, Inc.

    Reference source includes material on the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ IV COG), issues related to intelligence and ethical guidelines related to assessment. Provides extensive tables to help in interpreting various assessments as well as appendixes focusing on laws pertaining to children with special needs. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, and 5.

  15. Shriberg, D., Song, D., Miranda, A., & Radliff, K. (2017). School psychology and social justice: Conceptual foundations and tools for practice (1st ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

    Provides a social justice framework to guide their efforts of school psychology students, practitioners, supervisors, and professors. Addresses common school psychology topics and functions through the lens of social justice utilizing case examples and concrete suggestions. Useful for review of competencies 5 and 7.

  16. Sue, D, & Sue, D. (2012). Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

    Provides numerous examples, vignettes, and practical case studies addressing issues related to multicultural counseling competence for minority mental health professionals, multicultural evidence-based practice, culturally competent assessment, poverty and counseling. Useful for review of Competency 6.

 

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