Ethics and Law for School Psychologists, 8th Edition

Ethics and Law for School Psychologists, 8th Edition

A comprehensive and robust discussion of practical issues and applications of legal-ethical rules for psychologists practicing in school settings.

In the newly revised 8th Edition of Ethics and Law for School Psychologists, a team of expert practitioners and researchers delivers a one-stop sourcebook on ethics and law specifically designed for psychologists working in educational settings. It offers up-to-date information on the ethical principles and standards- and the law- relevant to providers of school psychological services.

The book presents an integrated discussion of ethics and law and an ethical-egal decision-making model that supports socially just practice. Throughout, psychologists are encouraged to strive for excellence in their work with students, families, and teachers rather than meeting minimal obligations outlined in codes of ethics and law.

Features include:

• A thorough introduction to the practice of psychology in a school setting, including quality control, ethics training, legal decision making, and unethical conduct.
• An exploration of the interaction between law and school psychology, including discussions of legal training for school psychologists and lawsuits against schools and school psychologists.
• Treatments of ethical and legal issues in the education of students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

An indispensable resource for practicing school psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals, Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is also an essential sourcebook for graduate students of psychology and social work students.