Discusses the role of a school psychologist as a child advocate. Presented at National Association of School Psychologists, Las Vegas, March 1974. (HMV)

Results of this study indicate that a discrepancy exists between how principals see themselves functioning and how they feel they should be functioning. The authors feel school psychologists must work with the principal to bring about the desired change. (Author/HMV)

This article describes a psychological consultation process that has been effectively implemented in one elementary school. (Author)

The results of this follow-up study indicate that, after intensive language programs, children who were economically and educationally disadvantaged upon entry to kindergarten were nearly up to par in reading with the exception of bilingual boys, by second grade. (HMV)

The social interactions of three children were studied in a nursery school classroom. Collections of cards termed "mixies" were used as response consequences. By the third session, each child performed target behavior everytime he had an opportunity to do so. (HMV)

Describes a counseling program which attempts to deal with child underachievement (in school) through the use of time-limited parent counseling groups, involving school psychologists as well as a community mental health agency. (Author)

The applicability of token reinforcement programs in public school settings is discussed in terms of: (1) effectiveness; (2) ease of implementation and management; (3) expense; (4) compatability with school and community attitudes; and (4) pupil satisfaction. (Author)

There is considerable controversy as to why middle-class youngsters outperform lower-class youngsters on most measures of academic ability. This article examines the differences between two prominent views as to why this disparity exists. (Author/HMV)

This study explores the relationship between self-esteem, as measured by the SEI, and standardized academic achievement. (Author)

The purpose of this study is to examine the extent to which a reflection or impulsive response style, as judged by teachers through a rating method, is related to academic performance. (Author)

Examines reactions to emotionally disturbed children by their peer group. Behavior, sex and labelling appear to play a part in such responses. (Author)

The author notes the increase in the number of psychology courses offered in secondary schools and proposes an interdisciplinary approach to these new courses using pupil personnel workers and teachers. Two course descriptions are included. (HMV)

Using a non-equivalent control group design, the present study found the three student-helper roles of tutor, clerical worker, and audio-visual operator ineffective in changing students' self-esteem, attitude toward school, performance in spelling and achievement in arithmetic. (Author)

A modification of the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts for use with pre-kindergarten children is presented. Guidelines for administration, age norms and information on reliability and validity are provided. (Author)

This study investigates the relationship between selected facets of perceptual-cognitive development at the kindergarten level and subsequent reading achievement during first grade. (Author)