Susan Jacob - Ethics and Law for School Psychologists

Eighth Edition

Susan Jacob

Dawn M. Decker

Elizabeth Timmerman Lugg

Elena Diamond

This edition first published 2022

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To the memory of my son, Andrew Alan Neal (1982–2009) and Nancy and Tim Hartshorne’s children, Michael David Salem Hartshorne (1984–1992) and Katherine Swift Hartshorne (1991–1992).

— S. J.

To my parents, Gary and Kathleen Picklo; my husband Eric Decker; and my two children, Miles and Max.

— D. D.

To my seven sons Jay, William, John, David, Hugh, Robert, and Edward, who provide purpose to my life.

— E. L.

To my family for their ongoing love and support.

— E. D.

1 Cover

2 Title page ETHICS AND LAW FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS Eighth Edition Susan Jacob Dawn M. Decker Elizabeth Timmerman Lugg Elena Diamond

3 Copyright

4 Dedication

5 PrefaceWhat’s in the BookWhat’s Not in the BookEighth Edition RevisionsDisclaimersNew AuthorsCast of Characters

6 Acknowledgments

7 About the Companion Website

8 Chapter 1 Ethics in School Psychology: An Introduction Quality Control in School PsychologyWhat and Why of Professional EthicsEthics Training and CompetenciesCodes of EthicsFour Broad Ethical PrinciplesEthical and Legal Decision MakingUnethical ConductConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

9 Chapter 2 Law and School Psychology: An Introduction The U.S. ConstitutionStatutes and RegulationsCase LawSummaryLegal Training for School PsychologistsCredentialing of School PsychologistsLawsuits against Schools and School PsychologistsConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

10 Chapter 3 Privacy, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Record Keeping PrivacyInformed Consent to Establish a School Psychologist– Client RelationshipConfidentialityNondisclosure Laws and Privileged CommunicationRecord Keeping in the SchoolsDigital Record Keeping, Digital Communication, and Telepsychology ServicesConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

11 Chapter 4 Ethical-Legal Issues in the Education of Students with Disabilities under IDEA Education of Children with Disabilities: A Historical PerspectiveIndividuals with Disabilities Education ActInfants and Toddlers with DisabilitiesConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

12 Chapter 5 Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504Americans with Disabilities ActConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

13 Chapter 6 Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychoeducational Assessment Testing versus AssessmentPreassessment ResponsibilitiesAssessment PlanningInformation Gathering Assessment InterpretationNondiscriminatory AssessmentPersonality AssessmentProfessional Competence and AutonomyComputer-Assisted and Remote Psychoeducational AssessmentConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

14 Chapter 7 Ethical and Legal Issues in School-Based Interventions Multitiered Systems of Academic and Behavioral SupportTherapeutic Interventions within the Context of a School Psychologist–Client Relationship Duty to Protect Competence and Responsibility Psychopharmacologic Interventions Concluding CommentsStudy and Discussion

15 Chapter 8 Indirect Services I: Ethical-Legal Issues in Working with Teachers and ParentsConsultation with Teachers Special Issues in Working with Parents TeleconsultationConcluding Comments Study and Discussion

16 Chapter 9 Indirect Services II: Special Topics in Systems-Level Consultation Large-Scale Assessment ProgramsInstructional Programs, Policies, and PracticesSchool DisciplineDiscrimination, Harassment, and BullyingConcluding CommentsStudy and Discussion