Supervision in School Psychology The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model

589 Pages·2022·7.396 MB·English

by  Dennis J. Simon, Mark E. Swerdlik

“There are few areas of professional responsibility as important to the future of
school psychology as professional supervision. The second edition of Supervision in
School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model by Dennis J.
Simon and Mark E. Swerdlik makes a significant contribution to our supervision
knowledge base. It covers a diverse range of important topics, including foun-
dations of effective supervisory relationships, the developmental, ecological, and
problem-solving model, professional development for supervisors, and preparation
of future supervisors, and includes many new chapters devoted to contemporary
supervision issues. I highly recommend this book to all current and prospective
school psychology supervisors.”
— Joseph Prus, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at
Winthrop University, USA,
Past Co-Chair of the NASP Graduate Education Committee
“The DEP model of supervision is a superb resource for any current and future
school psychology supervisor. The framework includes practical applications
that apply to all areas of school psychology with an important focus on essen-
tial skills such as self-care and social justice. The second edition builds upon the
first with updated best practices, including case examples, reflection activities, and
p ractice-ready tools.”
— Laura Swanlund, Ph.D., NCSP, LCP, Director of
Comprehensive Mental Health and Related Service with
Community Consolidated School District 15, Palatine, IL
“As a trainer of the Illinois School Psychologists Association’s Supervisor Cre-
dential Training Program, I can attest that the content covered in the first edition
of Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving
Model upon which the training is based, has been eagerly received by supervisors
from a broad range of experience ranging from early career to seasoned prac-
titioners. The second edition has been enhanced by extended coverage of the
ecological component which includes timely topics related to recent events that
have affected school communities. These include defining practice from a social
justice perspective, demonstrating multicultural responsiveness, advocating for
systems change activities, and others. I have no doubt that such enhancements
and, in addition, new chapters on self-care, telesupervision, and addressing prob-
lems in professional competence will fuel continued interest and enthusiasm.”
— Rosario C. Pesce, Ph.D., NCSP, J. S. Morton HS District,
Cicero, IL (Retired), Former School Psychology Coordinator of
Clinical Training, Loyola University Chicago, USA
“Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem- solving Model
provides a comprehensive model for supervision in the field, connecting current re-
search with practical application strategies and tools to support the professional growth
of school psychologists and school psychology supervisors at all stages of career de-
velopment. The inclusion of chapters focused on diversity, cultural responsiveness,
and social justice advocacy as critical components of school psychology practice and
supervision further enhances the value and utility of this already invaluable resource.
Practical content related to telesupervision and self-care is both timely and necessary
to the development and retention of highly qualified practitioners and supervisors at
the practicum, intern, and credentialed psychologist levels. The included case studies,
reflection activities, and tools can immediately be integrated into practice, enhancing,
and improving supervision outcomes. This resource will continue to serve as the
foundation for our district’s school psychology supervision model.”
— Donna M. Desaulniers, M.S., Program Manager, School
Psychology Services, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
“The developmental nature of the DEP model makes it an invaluable framework
for the supervision of school psychology graduate students, early career school
psychologists, and even seasoned practitioners! Many field supervisors lack for-
mal training in the provision of supervision, and this book provides the structure,
real-world case studies and reflection activities to help fill that void. The second
edition does a fantastic job expanding coverage on issues that have increased in
focus in recent years, such as social justice advocacy, self-care, and telesupervision.”
— Karen Monahan, Ph.D., NCSP, Coordinator of
Psychological Services, Fort Mill Schools, SC
“With this updated edition, Drs. Simon and Swerdlik provide a must-read for su-
pervisors working with school psychologists from novice to expert. Their book is
packed with checklists and other practical tools specifically designed for our field.
Updates include current topics such as social justice advocacy and system change.
You won’t find another resource like this!”
— Susan Gallagher, Ph.D., BCBA, School Psychology
Coordinator, La Grange Area Department of Special Education, IL
“Drs. Simon and Swerdlik have developed a text that is equally helpful for super-
visors and supervisees as they design, monitor, and evaluate the many facets of the
supervisory experience. The numerous case examples and tools included in the
appendices provide helpful, practical resources to improve and enhance supervision
and the attention to social justice and telesupervision are provided at a critical time
for the field of school psychology. This text is a must-read for new and experienced
supervisors and is an invaluable addition to the reading list for those who provide
training and support for field supervisors.”
— Shawna Rader Kelly, School Psychologist,
Bozeman Public Schools, MT
SUPERVISION IN SCHOOL
PSYCHOLOGY
Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem- solving
Model examines specific factors that contribute to successful supervision in
school psychology, including the integration of a developmental process of
training, the ecological contexts that impact practice, and evidence-based
problem-solving strategies. Supervision is a core professional competency
requiring specific training for the benefit of supervisees, clients, and the pro-
fession. Written for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the field
of school psychology, this book provides thorough, specific, and immediately
applicable methods and principles for supervisory practice. Featuring a diverse
set of pedagogical tools, Supervision in School Psychology is an important resource
for navigating the distinct challenges specific to the demanding and diverse
competencies associated with supervision in school-based settings.
This second edition is significantly expanded and includes updated research
on best practices in school psychology supervision. Expanded coverage and
new chapters address system change and social justice advocacy skills, problems
in professional competence, self-care, telesupervision, and deliberate practice.
Maintaining DEP’s focus on the practical application of best practices, additional
strategies are presented for teaching diversity and multicultural r esponsiveness
anchored in cultural humility. Supplemental case study m aterial, supervisory
process and reflection activities, tables, graphics, and practice-ready appendices
serve as tools that illustrate best practices in supervision.
Dennis J. Simon, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical and school psychologist with
over three decades of experience supervising interns, professionals, and psycho-
logical services. For 14 years, he was the Director of NSSEO Timber Ridge
Therapeutic Day School, a zero-reject public school program serving the
Chicago area. His career has centered on program development and psycholog-
ical interventions for children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional,
and behavioral disorders. He has written extensively about the adaptation of
evidence-based strategies to school-centered interventions. He has been a
Lecturer in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Teacher Education
Programs at Loyola University of Chicago, USA.
Mark E. Swerdlik, Ph.D., ABPP, NCSP, is a Professor Emeritus and Past
Coordinator of the Specialist and Doctoral Programs in School Psychology,
University Supervisor of Internship Training, and Clinical Supervisor in the
Psychological Services Center at Illinois State University, USA, where he was
a university educator for more than four decades. He is Past Co-Chair of the
NASP Graduate Education Committee and the Council of Directors of School
Psychology Programs, and has been a leader in program initiatives for training
intern and practicum supervisors in Illinois and nationally. Dr. Swerdlik is a
licensed clinical and school psychologist.
Drs. Simon and Swerdlik, joined by collaborating author Dr. Tracy Cruise,
created and coordinate the Illinois School Psychologists Association’s Supervisor
Credential Program, a model program for professional development for school
psychology supervisors based on the DEP Supervision Model for School
Psychology.

Consultation, Supervision, and Professional Learning
in School Psychology
Series Editor: Daniel S. Newman
Supervision in School Psychology
The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model
By Dennis J. Simon and Mark E. Swerdlik
The School Psychology Supervisor’s Toolkit
By Meaghan C. Guiney
Technology Applications in School Psychology Consultation,
Supervision, and Training
Edited by Aaron J. Fischer, Tai A. Collins, Evan H. Dart, and Keith C. Radley
Problem-solving Parent Conferences in Schools
Ecological-Behavioral Perspectives
By Dennis J. Simon
School-Based Consultation and Students with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
By Elizabeth L. W. McKenney
Handbook of University and Professional Careers
in School Psychology
Edited by Randy G. Floyd and Tanya L. Eckert
Critical Theories for School Psychology and Counseling
A Foundation for Equity and Inclusion in School-Based Practice
Edited by Sherrie L. Proctor and David P. Rivera
For more information about this series, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/
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SUPERVISION IN
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
The Developmental, Ecological,
Problem-solving Model
Second Edition
Dennis J. Simon and Mark E. Swerdlik
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Supervision is a commitment to the next generation of
professionals and clients. We dedicate this text to our families. We
remember our parents’ commitment to our development; and as
we watch our grandchildren grow, we are moved by the quality
and commitment of our children to their children and to their
own chosen professions. We are privileged to see our grandchildren
develop, learn, and grow, being prepared to be the next generation
of supportive and socially conscious problem-solvers.
For
Our late parents
Paul and Josephine Simon
Al and Edna Swerdlik
Our Wives
Kathy Kapp-Simon and Peggy Swerdlik
And Our Children and Grandchildren
Kristie (Evan, Kara, & Logan), Cheryl (Kaiden, Miles, and Brady),
Jeffrey [Simon Family]
Jenny (Colin & Grace) and Danny [Swerdlik Family]