Ethics and Law for School Psychologists by Susan Jacob

Ethics and Law for School Psychologists by Susan Jacob

A comprehensive and robust discussion of practical issues and applications of legal-ethical rules for psychologists practicing in school settings 


In the newly revised Eighth Edition of Ethics and Law for School Psychologists, a team of expert practitioners and researchers delivers a one-stop sourcebook on ethics and law specifically designed for psychologists working in educational settings. It offers up-to-date information on the ethical principles and standards- and the law- relevant to providers of school psychological services. 

The book presents an integrated discussion of ethics and law and an ethical-egal decision-making model that supports socially just practice. Throughout, psychologists are encouraged to strive for excellence in their work with students, families, and teachers rather than meetin minimal obligations outlined in codes of ethics and law. 

Readers will also find: 

• A thorough introduction to the practice of psychology in a school setting, including quality control, ethics training, legal decision making, and unethical conduct. 
• An exploration of the interaction between law and school psychology, including discussions of legal training for school psychologists and lawsuits agains schools and school psychologists. 
• Treatments of ethical and legal issues in the education of students with disabilities under the Indviduals with Disabilities Education Act

An indispensable resource for practicing school psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and other mental heatlh professionals, Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is also an essential sourcebook for graduate students of psychology and social work students.

Susan Jacob, Professor Emeritus, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dawn M. Decker, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Elizabeth Timmerman Lugg, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.

Elena Diamond, Lewis and Clark College, Portland Oregon.

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ISBN 13	9781119816355
ISBN 10	1119816351
Title	Ethics and Law for School Psychologists
Author	Susan Jacob
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	John Wiley & Sons Inc
Year published	2022-05-02
Number of pages	448
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.