Ethics and Law for School Psychologists

The leading resource on the legal and ethical ramifications of the work of school psychologists 

In the newly revised Eighth Edition of Ethics and Law for School Psychologists, a team of internationally renowned academics delivers an up-to-date and informative exploration of the ethical principles and standards that apply to school psychologists. The authors offer an ethical-legal decision-making model that supports a socially just practice that allows practitioners to make informed and well-supported decisions when issues present themselves. 

In the book, readers will learn about the exposure faced by school psychologists to tort liability, as well as their responisbilities with respect to privacy, informed consent, confidentiatlity, privileged communication, and record keeping. They'll also find: 

• Specific information related to the provision of psychological services to students with disabilities 
• How to perform psychoeducational assessments in the context of the school psychologist-client relationship. 
• Examinations of the delivery of indirect services, including consultation with teachers and parents and system-level consultation

Perfect as a primary or supplementary textbok for school psychologists-in-training, Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is also the perfect quick reference for practitioners grappling with ethical questions as they arise in their work.