The School Psychology Practicum and Internship Handbook

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Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Contributors Foreword by Alex Thomas Preface Acknowledgments Share The School Psychology Practicum and Internship Handbook SECTION I: PRACTICUM 1: Practicum 101—Preparing for Practicum Practica Program Structure Surviving and Thriving in Grad School Security Procedures Student Liability Insurance Professional-Issues Vignettes Chapter Review 2: Orientation to Practicum Entry Procedures Considerations Direct Student, Patient, and Client Contact Considerations Professional Practice Considerations Orientation to Practica Vignettes Chapter Review 3: Portfolios and Competency-Based Evaluation Demonstrating Acquisition of Knowledge and Skills Conflict Between Supervisor Evaluation and Students Performance Competency Vignettes Chapter Review 4: Peer Mentoring and Peer Supervision Roles and Responsibilities Levels of Support Facilitating Positive Interactions Models of Supervision Critiquing Test Administration Scoring Protocols Proofing Common Writing Errors Peer Supervision Vignettes Chapter Review 5: Advanced Practica Transition and College Student Evaluations Advanced Practica Vignettes Forensic Psychology Research Considerations Through Practicum Mental Health Settings Classification Models Beyond the Dsm Chapter Review SECTION II: INTERNSHIP 6: Preparing for Internship Writing a Winning Curriculum Vita Selecting Internship Sites Application Process Statement of Interest Interview Letters of Recommendation No Offers—Now What? Final Considerations Chapter Review 7: Internship Documentation, Logs, and Record Keeping Time Management for Interns Setting Boundaries and Expectations Transitioning to the Role of Professional Internship Evaluation Measures and Competencies Chapter Review 8: Ethical and Professional Practice: Potential Conflicts School Psychology Interns’ Obligations to the Ethics Code Internship Contract Conflicts With Supervisors Conflicts in Laws and Agency Rules or Policies Chapter Review 9: Psychological Case Reports Report-Writing Principles Report-Writing Vignettes Report-Writing Basics Chapter Review 10: Preparing for Career Positions Is a Postdoc in Your Future? Career Listing Resources Writing a Career Cover Letter and Vita Career Interviews Chapter Review Appendices Appendix A: Resources: Professional Organizations and Standards Appendix B: Chapter Exhibits Index