ERIC Number: EJ1103036
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jun
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1045-3830
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Latino Immigration: Preparing School Psychologists to Meet Students' Needs
Garcia-Joslin, Jacqueline J.; Carrillo, Gerardo L.; Guzman, Veronica; Vega, DesireƩ; Plotts, Cynthia A.; Lasser, Jon
School Psychology Quarterly, v31 n2 p256-269 Jun 2016
As the population of immigrant Latino students continues to rise, school psychologists serving Latino children and families must develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality psychological services to culturally and linguistically diverse students from immigrant families. Following a review of the relevant literature on the educational, social, and emotional needs of immigrant Latino children, we describe Project SUPERB (Scholars Using Psychology and Education to Reach Bilinguals), a grant-funded initiative to address the shortage of bilingual (Spanish-English) school psychologists. We discuss important issues regarding training and preparation to develop the competencies necessary for effective assessment, intervention, and collaboration in the context of school settings to help immigrant children achieve success. Finally, we identify ways in which school psychologists may adopt a leadership role in working with schools and families to promote positive outcomes.
Descriptors: Immigration, School Psychologists, School Psychology, Student Needs, Bilingualism, Hispanic American Students, Cultural Relevance, English Language Learners, Mental Health Programs, Generational Differences, Educational Attainment, Poverty, Acculturation, Academic Achievement, Counselor Role, Counselor Training, Training Methods, Models
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Grant or Contract Numbers: CFDA84325K