The authors encourage those in the field of school psychology to consider the use of learning disabilities assessment practices in relation to specific American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists ethical codes and in regard to the American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association,…

Ethical considerations in use of computers in psychological testing and assessment are discussed. Existing ethics and standards that provide guidance to users of computerized test interpretation and report-writing programs are discussed and guidelines are suggested. Areas of appropriate use of computers in testing and assessment are explored.…

Summarizes aspects of cognitive dissonance theory (theory that predicts when a particular persuasive attempt will be successful) that are most relevant to consultation. Reviews the corresponding experimental support and suggests practical applications of dissonance research and theory to consultation. (LLL)

Examined preference ratings of classroom teachers, special education teachers, and administrators (N=105) regarding four consultation approaches with respect to five stages of a consultation process. Results indicated a preference for collaboration over other indirect service models in their consultee role vis-a-vis school psychological…

Reviews the status of school psychology in Lebanon. Presents information regarding the Lebanese system of education, school psychology services, administration, training facilities, school psychology's contributions to the society, and the problems that it faces, as well as a plan for future development of the field. (Author/LLL)

Examined the 74 issues that comprise volumes 1-20 of the "Journal of School Psychology" (JSP) to determine the number of articles (N=709), the name and number of authors and coauthors (N=910), and the number of separate references (N=6,722) that appeared. (LLL)

Discusses how school psychologists can use their existing consultation skills as an approach to program evaluation. Describes a program designed to offer inservice training to teachers in the areas of classroom discipline, instructional strategies, instructional leadership strategies, communication skills, and multicultural awareness. (LLL)

Describes Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) as a potentially useful way of evaluating goal attainment of individual counseling provided to public school adolescents with conduct problems. Presents an application of the GAS method and reports formative evaluation data pertaining to practical and technical properties of the approach. (LLL)

Describes general characteristics of education and the preparation and research of psychologists in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Discusses current practices and emerging trends relating to the establishment of school-based psychological services as well as future developments that may lead to enhancement of the profession of school…

Describes education system of Denmark and reviews background and development of school psychology in that country. Discusses organization of school psychology work and practice. Explains qualifications and training of school psychologists and describes professional organizations, wages, and problems in school psychology. (NB)

Describes the development of educational psychology in Scotland and discusses school psychology in Scotland today. Explores training of psychologists and reviews legislation related to school psychology in Scotland. Notes trend away from individual assessment and treatment to the consideration of social pressures and the offer of a consultation…

Describes nature of school psychology programs and practices in Ghana, beginning with the historical development of practices during the period 1529-1971. Presents comparative analysis of past and contemporary school psychology practices. Discusses an examination of the system of school administration, professional education of teachers and…

Reviews origins and evaluation of the present status of school psychology in the Federal Republic of Germany, emphasizing strict separation of school tracks. Notes that system has been evolving into more flexible organizational structure in recent years. Discusses roles and functions of school psychology, administration, training, relationships…

Reviews status of school psychology in Saudi Arabia. Describes rapidity of social change in Saudi Arabia, Saudi system of education, school psychology services, administration, training facilities, and school psychology's contributions to Saudi society. Presents plan for future development of school psychology and describes challenges confronting…

Reviews role of school psychologists in Thailand and describes the Thai system of education, school guidance and counseling services, and administration and training facilities. Examines psychology's contribution to Thai society in the schools and explores practical problems and new possibilities. (Author/NB)