{"product_id":"multicultural-issues-in-school-psychology-bonnie-k-nastasi-9780789034656","title":"Multicultural Issues in School Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a professional commitment to developing knowledge and awareness of your students' cultural differences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMulticultural Issues in School Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e presents theoretical and empirical models that provide a framework for addressing cross-cultural concerns and introducing culturally specific services in school psychology practice. This unique book connects scientific knowledge with practical applications to address issues related to assessment, intervention, consultation, systems\/community intervention, home-school partnerships, and the adoption of evidence-based interventions. The book also looks at the school psychologist's role in multicultural practice and the implications for developing culturally competent practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThsi book provides much-needed practical guidance in theory development, research, training, policy, and practice. The books contributors, all active participants in the effort to develop multicultural perspectives and practices in schools, address the importance of an ecological perspective, the broad and varied definitions of culture, the involvement of stakeholders in decision making, innovative approaches to data collection and intervention design, and the reconsideration of the school psychologist's role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMulticultural Issues in School Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e examines: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea mixed-methods technique for developing culturally sound assessment tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea culture-specific, peer victimization intervention for addressing the effects of bullying on middle school students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe instructional needs of English language learners in non-bilingual settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean illustrative case study of Hmong parents in home-school partnerships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003evarious issues concerning multicultural interventions at a system level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecoding criteria for reviewing, evaluating, and identifying effective interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMulticultural Issues in School Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential professional resource for counselors and researchers working in the field of adolescent health, particularly drug abuse, and for practicing psychologists, child clinical psychologists, and mental health professionals working in educational settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bonnie K. Nastasi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0789034654\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780789034656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/20\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.33h x 6.03w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2007 pg. 193","brand":"Bonnie K. Nastasi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47427429236991,"sku":"9780789034656","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/multicultural-issues-in-school-psychology-bonnie-k-nastasi-9780789034656","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}