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Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is the single best source of authoritative information on the ethical and legal issues school psychologists face every day. Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of psychologists in school settings, this book includes the most up-to-date standards and requirements while providing an introduction to ethical codes, ethical decision making, and the legal underpinnings that protect the rights of students and their parents. This new seventh edition has been extensively updated with the latest research and changes to the law, with an increased focus on ethical-legal considerations associated with the use of digital technologies. Coverage includes new case law on privacy rights, electronic record keeping, the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, digital assessment platforms, the latest interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and more.

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) estimates that the U.S. needs approximately 63,000 more school psychologists to meet the recommended ratio of one student per 500 school psychologists. This would ensure every student has access to comprehensive school psychological services. Unfortunately, while students are facing a mental health crisis after the pandemic, the school psychologist shortage is getting worse. NASP’s Seth Lipkin writes about the urgent need for more school psychologists and outlines several potential solutions at the local, state, and federal levels that could help.

\"Newman has used his many years of experience working with interns and field supervisors to create this guide to the school psychology internship process to address these common concerns. He provides a comprehensive overview of the school psychology internship process from start to finish, describing actions that can be taken to promote a high quality, dynamic internship experience. Emphasis is placed on the idea that the internship year is a dynamic and formative experience, not a static event, and that interns and supervisors both must be active planners, coordinators, and shapers of the experience\"-- Provided by publisher.

Background: This paper presents a comprehensive literature review that investigates the pivotal role of school psychologists within the Italian educational context, highlighting their importance in promoting mental health and students’ well-being, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive school psychology evidence-based service to facilitate the personal and professional development of both students and staff. Methods: To conduct this review, we utilized databases such as Scopus, ResearchGate, PsycINFO, and PubMed to access recent scientific literature related to school psychologists in Italy, focusing primarily on studies published between 2018 and 2025. We employed keywords including “school psychologist in Italy”, “mental health”, “COVID-19”, “COVID-19 and school psychologists”, and “school psychologist legislation in Italy” to guide our search. Results: By synthesizing the existing literature, this study aims to explore the integration and effectiveness of psychological services in Italian schools, particularly in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This review provides an overview of the current state of school psychology evidence-based services in Italy, with particular attention to the emotional and psychological challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. This event that has profoundly impacted community life highlighted the importance of mental health, prompting Italy to enhance the presence of psychologists within schools. Furthermore, this review critically analyzes the existing laws and psychological frameworks, drawing on data from an extensive examination of legislative documents and the previous literature regarding the implementation of school psychology services. The findings reveal that 69.2% of Italian schools adopted a school psychology service following legislative initiatives, aimed at addressing the trauma and discomfort caused by the pandemic. Conclusions: Despite this progress, the presence of this figure is still rare and while significant steps have been taken, a shift towards a more preventative and holistic model is currently essential.

ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to understand, from a Bioecological approach, the role of the school psychologist according to the perspective of early childhood and elementary school teachers in a private school in the city of Recife. Individual interviews were conducted with 10 teachers. Data were analyzed using the Thematic Content Analysis Technique. Three categories were identified (frequent activities of the psychologist, role of the psychologist, and the psychologist’s conception) that revealed the recognition of the psychologist’s active posture, considered a professional with a differentiated look and whose performance is focused on students, their families, and teachers, while creating a space for exchange and partnership. The ecological transition and the proximal processes play a fundamental role in understanding the role of the school psychologist. This understanding, by the teachers, is in accordance with the new model of performance expected from this professional - preventive and relational practice - rather than old paradigms. RESUMO O objetivo desta pesquisa foi compreender, a partir da abordagem bioecológica, o papel do psicólogo escolar segundo a perspectiva de professores da educação infantil e do ensino fundamental de uma escola particular na cidade do Recife (PE). Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais com 10 professoras. Os dados foram analisados por meio da Técnica de Análise de Conteúdo Temática. Foram identificadas três categorias (atividades frequentes do psicólogo, papel do psicólogo, e concepção de psicólogo) que revelaram o reconhecimento da postura ativa do psicólogo, considerado um profissional com olhar diferenciado e cuja atuação é voltada ao aluno, à sua família e aos professores, possibilitando um espaço de trocas e parcerias. A transição ecológica e os processos proximais têm papel fundamental na compreensão da atuação do psicólogo escolar. Essa compreensão, por parte das professoras, está de acordo com o novo modelo de atuação esperada desse profissional - a prática preventiva e relacional - em detrimento do antigo paradigma. RESUMEN El objetivo de esta investigación fue comprender, a partir del abordaje bio ecológica, el papel del psicólogo escolar según la perspectiva de profesores de la educación infantil y enseñanza básica de una escuela particular en la ciudad de Recife. Se realizaron entrevistas individuales con 10 profesoras. Los datos se analizaron por intermedio de la Técnica de Análisis de Contenido Temática. Se identificaron tres categorías (actividades frecuentes del psicólogo, papel del psicólogo, y concepción de psicólogo) que apuntaron el reconocimiento de la postura activa del psicólogo, considerado un profesional con mirada diferenciada y cuya actuación está volcada al alumno, a su familia y a los profesores, posibilitando un espacio de cambios y alianzas. La transición ecológica y los procesos proximales tienen papel fundamental en la comprensión de la actuación del psicólogo escolar. Esa comprensión, por parte de las profesoras, está de acuerdo con el nuevo modelo de actuación esperada de ese profesional - la práctica preventiva y relacional - en detrimento del antiguo paradigma.

The aim of this study was to determine what kinds of factors play a role in the formation of relationships and cooperation between teachers and school psychologists in Czech schools and the ways in which these factors operate. We used a qualitative methodological design with data collection conducted in the form of semi-structured interviews with eight teachers and ten school psychologists. Subsequent analysis was performed using the grounded theory method. The results indicated the central importance of how a given teacher views the school psychologist, which further determines which factors will influence the degree to which the psychologist is accepted. The following factors were shown to be important in the relationship between a psychologist and a teacher’s neutral attitude toward them: the characteristics of the teacher and the psychologist, the role of school management, the role of school focus and the degree to which the psychologist’s role is understood. The discrepancy between the actual role of the school psychologist and how their role is perceived by the teachers can be a source of issues in cooperation and trust between the two.

Research has suggested that LGBTQ individuals experience discrimination in their workplace and hostile work climate may affect their job effectiveness, satisfaction, and retention. However, research on LGBTQ educators’ and school staff’s experiences in schools is limited. This study investigated sexual minority school psychologists’ perceptions of their workplace climate and professional commitment. Eighty-eight LGBTQ school psychologists in the United States completed a school climate survey online that asked their experiences regarding homophobia/transphobia in the schools, legal protection of civil rights, school policies of bullying language, and coming out. The results indicated that discriminatory remarks against LGBTQ people are prevalent in the schools. A good number of LGBTQ school psychologists do not feel comfortable being “out” at their schools due to fear that their employment would be at risk if they did so. LGBTQ school psychologists of color, early career LGBTQ school psychologists, and those who work in the rural areas face more challenges in their workplace than their counterparts who are white and work in big or mid-sized cities. The findings highlight the importance of legal protection and school administrative support in creating positive school climate for LGBTQ individuals in schools. Implications are discussed.