Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model (Consultation, Supervision, and Professional Learning in School Psychology Series)

Product Description Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model examines specific factors that contribute to successful supervision in school psychology, including the integration of a developmental process of training, the ecological contexts that impact practice, and evidence-based problem-solving strategies. Supervision is a core professional competency requiring specific training for the benefit of supervisees, clients, and the profession. Written for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the field of school psychology, this book provides thorough, specific, and immediately applicable methods and principles for supervisory practice. Featuring a diverse set of pedagogical tools, Supervision in School Psychology is an important resource for navigating the distinct challenges specific to the demanding and diverse competencies associated with supervision in school-based settings.This second edition is significantly expanded and includes updated research on best practices in school psychology supervision. Expanded coverage and new chapters address system change and social justice advocacy skills, problems in professional competence, self-care, telesupervision, and deliberate practice. Maintaining DEP’s focus on the practical application of best practices, additional strategies are presented for teaching diveristy and multicultural responsiveness anchored in cultural humility. Supplemental case study material, supervisory process and reflection activities, tables, graphics, and practice-ready appendices as tools that illustrate best practices in supervision. Review "There are few areas of professional responsibility as important to the future of school psychology as professional supervision. The second edition of Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model by Dennis J. Simon and Mark E. Swerdlik makes a significant contribution to our supervision knowledge base. It covers a diverse range of important topics, including foundations of effective supervisory relationships, the developmental, ecological, and problem-solving model, professional development for supervisors, and preparation of future supervisors, and includes many new chapters devoted to contemporary supervision issues. I highly recommend this book to all current and prospective school psychology supervisors."Joseph Prus, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Winthrop University, USA"The DEP Model of supervision is a superb resource for any current and future school psychology supervisor. The framework includes practical applications that applies to all areas of school psychology with an important focus on essential skills such as self-care and social justice. The second edition builds upon the first with updated best practices, including case examples, reflection activities, and practice-ready tools."Laura Swanlund, Ph.D., NCSP, LCP, Director of Comprehensive Mental Health and Related Service with Community Consolidated School District 15, Palatine, IL"As a trainer of the Illinois School Psychologists Association’s Supervisor Credential Training Program, I can attest that the content covered in the first edition of Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model upon which the training is based, has been eagerly received by supervisors from a broad range of experience ranging from early career to seasoned practitioners. The second edition has been enhanced by extended coverage of the ecological component which includes timely topics related to recent events that have affected school communities. These include defining practice from a social justice perspective, demonstrating multicultural responsiveness, advocating for systems change activities, and others. I have no doubt that such enhancements and others like chapters on self-care, telesupervision, and addressing problems in professional competence will fuel continued inter