Week 11

Question 1

Poverty places children at greater risk for

Answer 1

Physical problems
Cognitive difficulties
Social and emotional problems
Behavioral problems
Challenges in adulthood

Question 2

What can SPs do about poverty?

Answer 2

Be aware- the biggest risk is poverty
Expand early learning and intervention (strengthen Tier 1 supports, especially in early grades)
Provide bridge to higher education
Support student health

Question 3

Syringe rather than the vaccine

Answer 3

Metaphor illustrating the importance of implementation science; the vehicle/mechanisms of program change (the syringe) should be as effective as the evidence-based intervention (the vaccine inside the syringe).

Question 4

4 forces on evolution of school psychology

Answer 4

Changing domestic and international social conditions
Evolving legal aspects of education and psychology
Increased diveristy among student populations
Current trends in professional literature, greater focus on implementation science

Question 5

Past vs. Future of SP

Answer 5

Refer test place vs. RTI
Medical vs. ecological orientation

Question 6

Predictions for the Future of SP

Answer 6

Public support for public education continue to be challenging
Role expansion in SP
Increased involvement in MTSS initiatives
Diverse populations
New technologies/tools
Greater emphasis on EBP, implementation science

Question 7

3 Reflections and Recommendations for New/School Psychologists in Training (Minke & Rosen)

Answer 7

Start year with specific goals for change
Stop doing things that don’t make sense
Build alliances with colleagues