Encyclopedia of School Psychology

Product Description - One volume-reference work with approximately 250 entries, organized alphabetically for ease of use and of locating subject matter. Each entry will contain 5-8 references as well as a bibliography of references and suggested readings- An authoritative reference text on school psychology that would appeal to, and be understood by, a broad audience.- Will assist individuals in acquiring a general understanding of some of the theories, practices, and language associated with the field of school psychology About the Author T. Steuart Watson is currently Professor and Department Chair of Educational Psychology at Miami University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1991. He spent 12 years at Mississippi State University where he directed the APA approved program in School Psychology. His primary research interests at this time are school-based consultation, olfaction and learning, treatment integrity, and applied behavior analysis in school and clinic settings. Dr. Watson recently completed a one-year Visiting Professorship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Creighton University Medical School. At Creighton, Dr. Watson established and directed an outpatient Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic.Christopher H. Skinner is Coordinator of School Psychology Programs at The University of Tennessee. An APA Fellow and Lightner Witmer award winner, he is also co-editor of the Journal of Behavioral Education. His research efforts focus on developing behavioral theory and procedures and applying these procedures in educational settings in order to prevent and remedy students' social, emotional, and academic problems.