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THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP HANDBOOK Diana Joyce-Beaulieu, PhD, NCSP, is a faculty member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)-approved and American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited School Psychology Program at the University of Florida. She has taught 75 graduate courses, including psychopathology, diagnosis, and behavioral/social–emotional disabilities. As a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, she is the coordinator of the practica program and supervises practica placements across four county school districts and nine clinical sites (e.g., hospital adolescent psychiatric unit, university Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] office for college students with disabilities, and a child forensics law clinic). Her research interests include behavioral assessment, social–emotional wellness, and implementation of multitiered systems of support (MTSS) or response-to-intervention (RtI) as applied to school behavioral intervention. Her publications include three books and numerous chapters and peer-referred articles. As coprincipal investigator, she has been awarded $830,000 in professional development grants to research school- based behavioral and mental health components of MTSS/RtI. Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP, is a nationally certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland. He has experience working in public schools as well as independent practice, and is currently the director of professional development and standards for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Within his role, Dr. Rossen supports the implementation of NASP standards related to credentialing, graduate preparation, professional ethics, and practice. His publications include two books, numerous chapters and peer-refereed articles, and policy briefs on issues related to bullying, crisis response, school safety, trauma, and school psychological practices. He also has served as a college instructor and adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri and Prince George’s Community College in Maryland. THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP HANDBOOK Diana Joyce-Beaulieu, PhD, NCSP, and Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP Copyright © 2016 Springer Publishing Company, LLC All rights reserved. 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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Joyce-Beaulieu, Diana. The school psychology practicum and internship handbook / by Diana Joyce-Beaulieu, PhD, NCSP, and Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8261-1931-5 1. Clinical psychology—Study and teaching (Internship)—United States. 2. Clinical psychologists —Training of—United States. 3. Practicums—United States. I. Rossen, Eric A. II. Title. RC467.7.J69 2016 616.890076—dc23 2015014932 Special discounts on bulk quantities of our books are available to corporations, professional associations, pharmaceutical companies, health care organizations, and other qualifying groups. If you are interested in a custom book, including chapters from more than one of our titles, we can provide that service as well. For details, please contact: Special Sales Department, Springer Publishing Company, LLC 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036-8002 Phone: 877-687-7476 or 212-431-4370; Fax: 212-941-7842 E-mail: [email protected] Printed in the United States of America by Gasch Printing. This book is dedicated to my mother, Caroline Ann Joyce, a woman who believed in the abilities of her children long before they could even conceptualize their own aspirations. She facilitated success by encouraging a love of reading, frequently reiterating the importance of an education, always encouraging our own unique dreams, cultivating our strengths, and ever moving us forward with optimism and compassion. She is a prodigious contributor to the opportunity I now have for a rewarding career in the field of school psychology. I am also immensely grateful to my husband, David Beaulieu, for his intellect that challenges me to aspire higher, as well as his steadfast encouragement and marvelous sense of humor during the creation of this text. —Diana Joyce-Beaulieu I dedicate this book to my wife, Lauren, and my daughters Emily and Nora, who offer daily reminders that I still have much to learn. More importantly, they offer me the important conditions for happiness: unconditional love, support, laughter, and distraction. I also thank my entire family for always standing shoulder to shoulder with me throughout my personal and professional growth. Lastly, I am lucky and grateful to have surrounded myself with colleagues and friends that possess such extraordinary talents, skills, and abilities that force me to grow alongside them. —Eric Rossen Lastly, we dedicate this book to our colleague and friend, Dr. Thomas Oakland. His positive and profound impact on the profession, and on our lives personally, will never be forgotten. —Diana Joyce-Beaulieu and Eric Rossen Contents Contributors Foreword by Alex Thomas Preface Acknowledgments Share The School Psychology Practicum and Internship Handbook SECTION I: PRACTICUM 1: Practicum 101—Preparing for Practicum Practica Program Structure Surviving and Thriving in Grad School Security Procedures Student Liability Insurance Professional-Issues Vignettes Chapter Review 2: Orientation to Practicum Entry Procedures Considerations Direct Student, Patient, and Client Contact Considerations Professional Practice Considerations Orientation to Practica Vignettes Chapter Review 3: Portfolios and Competency-Based Evaluation Demonstrating Acquisition of Knowledge and Skills Conflict Between Supervisor Evaluation and Students Performance Competency Vignettes Chapter Review 4: Peer Mentoring and Peer Supervision (Olivia Soutullo, coauthor) Roles and Responsibilities Levels of Support Facilitating Positive Interactions Models of Supervision Critiquing Test Administration Scoring Protocols Proofing Common Writing Errors Peer Supervision Vignettes Chapter Review 5: Advanced Practica (Sally Grapin, coauthor) Transition and College Student Evaluations Advanced Practica Vignettes Forensic Psychology Research Considerations Through Practicum Mental Health Settings Classification Models Beyond the Dsm Chapter Review SECTION II: INTERNSHIP 6: Preparing for Internship Writing a Winning Curriculum Vita Selecting Internship Sites Application Process Statement of Interest Interview Letters of Recommendation No Offers—Now What? Final Considerations Chapter Review 7: Internship (Olivia Soutullo, coauthor) Documentation, Logs, and Record Keeping Time Management for Interns Setting Boundaries and Expectations Transitioning to the Role of Professional Internship Evaluation Measures and Competencies Chapter Review 8: Ethical and Professional Practice: Potential Conflicts School Psychology Interns’ Obligations to the Ethics Code Internship Contract Conflicts With Supervisors Conflicts in Laws and Agency Rules or Policies Chapter Review 9: Psychological Case Reports Report-Writing Principles Report-Writing Vignettes Report-Writing Basics Chapter Review 10: Preparing for Career Positions (Janise Parker, coauthor) Is a Postdoc in Your Future? Career Listing Resources Writing a Career Cover Letter and Vita Career Interviews Chapter Review APPENDICES Appendix A: Resources: Professional Organizations and Standards Appendix B: Chapter Exhibits Index
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