With contributions from leading school psychology practitioners, this encyclopedia provides a one-of-a-kind guide to cross-cultural school psychology. Some 400 entries explore concepts, themes, and the latest research findings to answer your questions in all aspects of the field. Moreover, the encyclopedia offers support at all levels of primary and secondary education, from pre-K to 12th grade. Each entry offers a description of a particular term, a bibliography, and additional readings. The editor is widely known for her bi-weekly Spanish-language columns and her appearances on television and radio as a cross-cultural expert.

Dr. Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers (aka CC) is a bilingual psychologist who focuses on work with children and families within a multicultural context. She is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She is Program/Clinical Coordinator for the Programs in School Counseling and Counseling Psychology. Her research and writing focus on resilience and positive youth development within a cultural context. Dr. Clauss-Ehlers is co-editor of the book Community Planning to Foster Resilience in Children (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004) and author of Diversity Training for Classroom Teaching: A Manual for Students and Educators (Springer, 2006). She is a 2004-2005 Rosalynn Carter Fellow for Mental Health Journalism, a contributor to the international publication Ser Padres, the Spanish-language version of Parents magazine, and a guest commentator on Univision. She has appeared on media outlets such as Channel 13, ABC's Eyewitness News, and the CBS Early Show, where she has discussed parenting and child development. Dr. Clauss-Ehlers received her bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her predoctoral internship at the New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters, ages 4 and 6.

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Part I. Foundation Issues in Cross-Cultural School Psychology. The History of Cross-Cultural School Psychology in the United States. Cross-Cultural School Psychology Competencies. Disparities in School Services. Intervention and Prevention Efforts in Cross-Cultural School Psychology. New Directions in Cross-Cultural School Psychology.- Part 2. Topics in Cross-Cultural School Psychology.