A comprehensive and robust discussion of practical issues and applications of legal-ethical rules for psychologists practicing in school settingsIn the newly revised Eighth Edition of Ethics and Law for School Psychologists, a team of expert practitioners and researchers delivers a one-stop sourcebook on ethics and law specifically designed for psychologists working in educational settings. It offers up-to-date information on the ethical principles and standards- and the law- relevant to providers of school psychological services.The book presents an integrated discussion of ethics and law and an ethical-egal decision-making model that supports socially just practice. Throughout, psychologists are encouraged to strive for excellence in their work with students, families, and teachers rather than meetin minimal obligations outlined in codes of ethics and law.Readers will also find:* A thorough introduction to the practice of psychology in a school setting, including quality control, ethics training, legal decision making, and unethical conduct.* An exploration of the interaction between law and school psychology, including discussions of legal training for school psychologists and lawsuits agains schools and school psychologists.* Treatments of ethical and legal issues in the education of students with disabilities under the Indviduals with Disabilities Education ActAn indispensable resource for practicing school psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, and other mental heatlh professionals, Ethics and Law for School Psychologists is also an essential sourcebook for graduate students of psychology and social work students.

Preface xiWhat's in the Book xiWhat's Not in the Book xiiEighth Edition Revisions xiiDisclaimers xiiiNew Authors xivCast of Characters xivAcknowledgments xviAbout the Companion Website xviiChapter 1: Ethics in School Psychology: An Introduction 1Quality Control in School Psychology 1What and Why of Professional Ethics 2Ethics Training and Competencies 4Codes of Ethics 8Four Broad Ethical Principles 12Ethical and Legal Decision Making 23Unethical Conduct 29Concluding Comments 32Study and Discussion 32Chapter 2: Law and School Psychology: An Introduction 35The U.S. Constitution 35Statutes and Regulations 43Case Law 48Summary 49Legal Training for School Psychologists 49Credentialing of School Psychologists 51Lawsuits against Schools and School Psychologists 52Concluding Comments 57Study and Discussion 57Chapter 3: Privacy, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Record Keeping 58Privacy 58Informed Consent to Establish a School Psychologist- Client Relationship 62Confidentiality 68Nondisclosure Laws and Privileged Communication 73Record Keeping in the Schools 78Digital Record Keeping, Digital Communication, and Telepsychology Services 93Concluding Comments 96Study and Discussion 96Chapter 4: Ethical-Legal Issues in the Education of Students with Disabilities under IDEA 99Education of Children with Disabilities: A Historical Perspective 99Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 102Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities 143Concluding Comments 147Study and Discussion 147Chapter 5: Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 149Section 504 149Americans with Disabilities Act 162Concluding Comments 165Study and Discussion 165Chapter 6: Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychoeducational Assessment 167Testing versus Assessment 167Preassessment Responsibilities 168Assessment Planning 172Information Gathering 179Assessment Interpretation 180Nondiscriminatory Assessment 184Personality Assessment 188Professional Competence and Autonomy 189Computer-Assisted and Remote Psychoeducational Assessment 190Concluding Comments 193Study and Discussion 193Chapter 7: Ethical and Legal Issues in School-Based Interventions 195Multitiered Systems of Academic and Behavioral Support 195Therapeutic Interventions within the Context of a School Psychologist-Client Relationship 204Duty to Protect 206Competence and Responsibility 217Psychopharmacologic Interventions 219Concluding Comments 221Study and Discussion 221Chapter 8: Indirect Services I: Ethical-Legal Issues in Working with Teachers and Parents 225Consultation with Teachers 225Special Issues in Working with Parents 230Teleconsultation 238Concluding Comments 239Study and Discussion 240Chapter 9: Indirect Services II: Special Topics in Systems-Level Consultation 242Large-Scale Assessment Programs 243Instructional Programs, Policies, and Practices 246School Discipline 251Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying 258Concluding Comments 264Study and Discussion 264Chapter 10: Research in the Schools: Ethical and Legal Issues 266Competence, Responsibility, and Welfare of Participants 267Informed Consent and Privacy 268Minimal Risk Research in Schools 272Stress, Harm, and Denial of Beneficial Treatment 274Concealment and Deception 275Post-Data-Collection Responsibilities 277Confidentiality of Data 277Equity in Research 279Scientific Misconduct 281Concluding Comments 282Study and Discussion 282Chapter 11: Ethical and Legal Issues in Supervision 284Professional Standards for Supervision 285Professional Disclosure Statement and Individualized Learning Plan 285Ethical Principles and Supervision 286Telesupervision 294Liability Issues 297Concluding Comments 297Study and Discussion 297Chapter 12: Ethics, Law, and Advocacy 299Advocacy and the Challenge of Administrative Pressure 301Managing Administrative Pressure to Practice Unethically 304Advocacy and a Complex Legal Landscape 306Strategies for Becoming an Effective Advocate 309Appendix A Principles For Professional Ethics 312Appendix B Ethical Principles Of Psychologists And Code Of Conduct 336Appendix C Table Of Cases 365Appendix D Table Of Federal Legislation 370Appendix E Frequently Used Acronyms 372References 374Author Index 406Subject Index 415