| Abstrakt: |
School psychologists render a breadth of psychological services and fulfill a variety of roles and functions to schools and school districts. School psychologists provide psychological services-interventions, consultations and assessments-to teachers, administrators, students and parents. The history of school psychology in the U. S. can be traced to the late 19th century and the contributions of such psychologists as G. S. Hall and Lightmer Witmer. Psychological theory plays an essential role in the development and evaluation of school-based interventions. The practice of school psychology emphasizes prevention, early intervention, consultation, assessment, counseling, collaboration and problem-solving. There exists considerable disparity between the actual and ideal roles of school psychologists. |
