* Focuses on the relationships, skills, and resources school psychologists need to foster educational equity
* Combines informative personal narratives with research, gives historical background to explain why schools and school psychologists need support, and devotes attention to the skills needed for effective advocacy with legislative leaders
* Examples are drawn from the author's teaching experiences in an all-Black elementary school during racial desegregation, in a private American school in Pakistan, in a migrant school for Hispanic students in North Dakota, and from three decades of school psychology experience as an itinerant rural school psychologist
Kathleen Ness, NCSP, retired, also holds a Master of Arts in the Teaching of English. She advocates for children, schools, and families through NASP and with RESULTS.
Title: School Psychologists as Advocates for Social Justice
Author: Ness, Kathleen
ISBN: 9781032390864
Binding:
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2023-01-26
Number of Pages: 262
Weight: 0.3801 kg
Kathleen Ness has written a must-read for anyone considering education, school psychology, and social advocacy. From her upbringing in rural America to her work in public schools, Kathleen's experiences provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the current educational system and calls to action for the future.
Dr. Natasha Olson, nationally certified school psychologist
Never before have students and school personnel so deeply needed skills to build their sense of belonging and safety at school. This book gives practical guidance and strong helpful research for school psychologists and those who work alongside them to advocate at every level to meet these needs.
Sally A. Baas, Ed.D, Professor of Education at Concordia University, St. Paul, Director of Southeast Asian Teacher Program, and Faculty Senate Chair of Hmong Culture and Language Program
Read this book. Kathleen Ness has eloquently laid out how important and easy it is to advocate for the things we care about. Ms. Ness reminds us that our voices matter. In her words and her actions, she inspires us all to stand up and speak out for change.
Jos G. Linn, Manager of Grass Roots Impact, RESULTS
