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, PHD, is a Professor of Psychology at Central Michigan University. She has served on national and state ethics committees and was on the team responsible for drafting the 2010 version of NASP's Principles for Professional Ethics.

DAWN M. DECKER, PHD, NCSP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Central Michigan University. Her scholarship addresses the impact of legal initiatives on educational assessment and instructional practices.

ELIZABETH TIMMERMAN LUGG, PHD, JD, is a licensed attorney and an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University. In addition to teaching and conducting research in the area of education law, Dr. Lugg represents individuals and organizations in controversies dealing with education.

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ISBN 13	9781119816362
ISBN 10	111981636X
Title	Ethics and Law for School Psychologists
Author	Susan Jacob
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wiley
Year published	2022-04-05
Number of pages	448
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