{"product_id":"oxford-handbook-of-school-psychology-melissa-a-bray-9780199348404","title":"Oxford Handbook of School Psychology","description":"With its roots in clinical and educational psychology, school psychology is an ever-changing field that encompasses a diversity of topics. \u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Handbook of School Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e synthesizes the most vital and relevant literature in all of these areas, producing a state-of-the-art, authoritative resource for practitioners, researchers, and parents. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComprising chapters authored by the leading figures in school psychology, \u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Handbook of School Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e focuses on the significant issues, new developments, and scientific findings that continue to change the practical landscape. The handbook's focuses include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- allegiance to the reciprocal relationship between science and practice to promote problem-solving and enrichment models\u003cbr\u003e- service delivery designed to improve competencies of all students\u003cbr\u003e- the relationship between general cognitive ability and important life outcomes\u003cbr\u003e- the development of viable and enduring educational, family, and community systems to support students\u003cbr\u003e- increasing student diversity and the necessity of increased sensitivity to the influences of social, cultural, political, and legislative variables of schooling\u003cbr\u003e- outlining tenable reasons why, since the end of World War II, children from kindergarten through the secondary grades have generally not been the recipients of a superior or efficient educational system\u003cbr\u003e- all relevant legislation, including the No Child Left Behind Act, and the ongoing question of who or what is responsible for the inadequate academic preparation of inner-city children\u003cbr\u003e- building a cumulative knowledge base to better facilitate students' academic, social, and personal competencies including the promotion of positive mental health and subjective well-being \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe scholarship compiled here is a must-read for practitioners, students, and faculty, and an ideal resource for parents seeking a scientific approach to the efficacy of school psychology practices. In both breadth and depth, this handbook promises to serve as the benchmark reference work for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melissa A. Bray, Peter E. Nathan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199348405\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199348404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 1.70d","brand":"Melissa A. Bray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946310500607,"sku":"9780199348404","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_496e1e9d-779a-41ae-9076-5403e0fa75b0.jpg?v=1681512466","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/oxford-handbook-of-school-psychology-melissa-a-bray-9780199348404","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}