The School Psychology Supervisor's Toolkit /
Meaghan C. Guiney.
- 1 online resource (261 pages)
- Consultation, Supervision, and Professional Learning in School Psychology Ser. .
- Consultation, Supervision, and Professional Learning in School Psychology Ser. .
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- List of Contributors -- Introduction -- What's in This Book? -- Where's the Evidence? -- References -- Section I: Building a Solid Foundation -- 1. Supervision Basics -- What Are We Talking About? Defining Supervision in School Psychology -- Big Ideas -- Using a Supervision Model -- Qualities of Effective School Psychology Supervisors -- Roles and Responsibilities: Who Does What? -- Supervisor's Summary -- Final Reflections -- References -- 2. Establishing a Strong Supervision Relationship -- Managing Multiple Relationships and Respecting Boundaries -- Your Most Powerful Tool: The Supervision Contract -- Getting to Know You: Taking Time to Get Started -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- 3. Supervision Planning -- What Is a Supervision Plan? -- Why Use a Supervision Plan? -- Where to Begin? Using Assessment to Inform Goal Setting -- What Should Be in a Supervision Plan? -- Utilizing the Supervision Plan -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- Section II: Navigating the Supervision Experience -- 4. Communicating Feedback -- What's the Difference between Feedback and Evaluation? -- The Importance of Feedback -- How Do You Feel about Giving Feedback? -- Characteristics of Effective Feedback -- Communicating Feedback -- Setting Up for Success: Preparing Supervisees to Expect Feedback -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- 5. Evaluating Supervisees -- Evaluation Defined -- Foundations of Effective Evaluation -- Evaluation for Preservice School Psychologists -- Evaluation for Credentialed School Psychologists -- Reciprocal Evaluation -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- 6. Addressing Problems of Professional Competence -- What Is PPC? -- Using a Systematic Problem-Solving Process to Address PPC. What If Remediation Doesn't Work? -- Conducting Difficult Conversations -- Don't Go It Alone -- Supervisor's Summary -- Notes -- References -- 7. Providing Culturally Responsive Supervision -- Culturally Responsive Practice: Understanding the Basics -- The Dual Nature and Benefits of Culturally Responsive Supervision -- What Can Supervisors Do? -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- Section III: Professional Issues in Supervision -- 8. Ethics and Supervision -- Supervisors as Ethical Role Models -- Ethical Supervision and Ethical Problem-Solving -- Work Together -- Ethical Issues in the Supervision Relationship -- Case Examples -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- 9. Preventing Burnout through Self-Care -- School Psychologists and Burnout -- School Psychologists and Resilience -- Self-Care for Supervisors and Supervisees -- The Self-Care Plan -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- 10. Technology and Supervision -- Protecting Sensitive Information -- Using Technology to Support Supervision -- Telesupervision -- Telesupervision and Contracting -- Telesupervision and Informed Consent -- Supervisor's Summary -- Notes -- References -- Section IV: Developmentally Responsive Supervision -- 11. Supervising Interns and Practicum Students -- Getting off to a Strong Start: Facilitating Entry into the Field Site -- Collaborating with the University -- Finishing Strong: A Word about Terminating Internship/Practicum Supervision -- Documentation and Data Collection -- Letters of Recommendation -- Supervisor's Summary -- References -- 12. Supporting Early Career School Psychologists -- Supervision vs. Mentoring vs. Postgraduate Professional Support -- Benefits of Mentoring -- The Early Career: A Distinct Period -- Transitions during the Early Career -- Supporting ECSPs -- Case Example -- Supervisor's Summary -- Note -- References. 13. Enhancing Professional Growth for Advanced Supervisees -- Why Do Advanced School Psychologists Need Supervision? -- Developmental Characteristics of Advanced School Psychologists -- Using Self-Assessment to Plan Advanced Supervision -- Professional Support Options for Advanced School Psychologists -- Case Example -- Supervisor's Summary -- Notes -- References -- Appendix A Recommended Reading -- Appendix B: Sample Professional Disclosure Statement -- Education -- Licensure and Certifications -- Relevant Professional Experience -- Domains of Supervision -- Supervision Training and Experience -- Philosophy of Supervision -- Supervision and Confidentiality -- Appendix C: Sample Contract for Supervision -- Appendix D: Self-assessment Tool -- Professional Work Characteristics -- Appendix E: Sample Internship Training Plan -- Appendix F: Sample Professional Growth Plan for Credentialed School Psychologist -- Appendix G: Intern Evaluation Form -- 1. Professional Work Characteristics Assessment -- 2. School Psychology Skills and Knowledge Assessment -- Supervisor Comments -- Note -- Appendix H: Sample Remediation Plan -- Target Behavior(s) -- Present Levels of Target Behavior -- Actions Taken To Date -- Supervisee Strengths -- Areas of Need -- Required Supports -- Provision of Supports -- Goals and Objectives -- Progress Monitoring and Plan Evaluation -- Consequences for Continuing Occurrences of Target Behavior(s) -- Appendix I: Developing Cultural Responsiveness -- Appendix J: Letter of Recommendation for Strong Supervisee -- Appendix K: Letter of Recommendation for a Supervisee Who Struggled -- Index.
The School Psychology Supervisor's Toolkit provides accessible, adaptable strategies for supervising school psychologists at all points in the career span, from internship to advanced practice. The book covers a full range of key considerations for effective supervision, such as building strong working relationships, planning the supervision experience, providing constructive feedback, and addressing problems of professional competence. Features such as definitions of key terms, photocopiable handouts, tips for culturally responsive practice, and real-life case examples make this a rich and easily applied resource.