Kristy K. Kelly, PhD, is an associate professor and director of field training in the School Psychology Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP).

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Chapter 1: Entry Into the Practicum

The School Psychology Practicum

Supervision in School Psychology

Supervision Activities

Summary

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 2: Developing Initial Casework

Case Conceptualization for Case Study Evaluation

Case Conceptualization in Consultation

Case Conceptualization in Counseling

Evaluation of the Supervisee

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 3: Foundations of Special Education

Understanding the Special Education Process

Role in Development of the Individual Education Plan

Evaluation of the Supervisee

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 4: Working in a School System

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Other Specific Prevention Practices

Evaluation of the Supervisee

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 5: Moving Toward Independence

Exploring New Roles

Gaining Independence

Self-Care

Evaluation of the Supervisee

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 6: Planning for Internship

Requirements for the Internship

Trainee Professional Development

Developing a Portfolio of Work

Evaluation of the Supervisee

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 7: Termination Activities

Closing Casework

Terminating Professional Relationship and Building Activities

Creating a Transition Plan

Evaluation of Supervisee

Supervisor To-Do List

Chapter 8: Enhancing Training Through Collaboration

Collaboration

Common Issues

Supervisor To-Do List

APPENDICES

The only book to focus specifically on the supervisory role for the school psychology practicum

Field and university-based practicum supervisors required to mentor school psychology students are often poorly equipped to fulfill this role with expertise and confidence. This is the first-ever guide for such supervisors who are overseeing school psychology students throughout the course of their practicum. Brimming with practical information, the book explains how to develop, implement, document, and supervise a range of field experiences. It offers resources to support student growth over the course of the practicum experience, including step-by-step information about supervision models, evaluation systems, on-site support, and ways to address common graduate student difficulties.

The book is organized around the chronological experience of the trainee, beginning with orientation through transition to internship. Each chapter focuses on three key supervisory roles: student skill development, supervision, and advancement and evaluation. The guide also addresses how university supervisors can communicate and collaborate with each other for additional support. Content aligns with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) training standards. The guide includes resources for developing and maintaining placements within the school including recruitment, maintenance activities, retention, and support. Useful tools to document and support candidates, including forms, checklists, and other resources for supervisors and trainers, are included in an easy-to-reproduce format.

Key Features:

• Provides plentiful resources for providing trainees with a quality practicum experience

• Targets the distinct supervision requirements of this practicum with developmentally appropriate activities

• Explains how to develop, implement, document, and supervise a range of field experiences

• Describes supervision models, evaluations systems, on-site support, and how to address common student problems

• Includes useful guidelines, tools, forms, and checklists