Supervision in School Psychology

"There are few areas of professional responsibility as important to the future of school psychology as professional supervision. The second edition of Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model by Dennis J. Simon and Mark E. Swerdlik makes a significant contribution to our supervision knowledge base. It covers a diverse range of important topics, including foundations of effective supervisory relationships, the developmental, ecological, and problem-solving model, professional development for supervisors, and preparation of future supervisors, and includes many new chapters devoted to contemporary supervision issues. I highly recommend this book to all current and prospective school psychology supervisors."

Joseph Prus, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Winthrop University, USA

"The DEP Model of supervision is a superb resource for any current and future school psychology supervisor. The framework includes practical applications that applies to all areas of school psychology with an important focus on essential skills such as self-care and social justice. The second edition builds upon the first with updated best practices, including case examples, reflection activities, and practice-ready tools."

Laura Swanlund, Ph.D., NCSP, LCP, Director of Comprehensive Mental Health and Related Service with Community Consolidated School District 15, Palatine, IL

"As a trainer of the Illinois School Psychologists Association’s Supervisor Credential Training Program, I can attest that the content covered in the first edition of Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model upon which the training is based, has been eagerly received by supervisors from a broad range of experience ranging from early career to seasoned practitioners. The second edition has been enhanced by extended coverage of the ecological component which includes timely topics related to recent events that have affected school communities. These include defining practice from a social justice perspective, demonstrating multicultural responsiveness, advocating for systems change activities, and others. I have no doubt that such enhancements and others like chapters on self-care, telesupervision, and addressing problems in professional competence will fuel continued interest and enthusiasm."

Rosario C. Pesce, PhD., NCSP, J. S. Morton HS District, Cicero, IL (Retired), School Psychology Coordinator of Clinical Training, Loyola University Chicago, USA

"Supervision in School Psychology: The Developmental, Ecological, Problem-solving Model provides a comprehensive model for supervision in the field, connecting current research with practical application strategies and tools to support the professional growth of school psychologists and school psychology supervisors at all stages of career development. The inclusion of chapters focused on diversity, cultural responsiveness, and social justice advocacy as critical components of school psychology practice and supervision further enhance the value and utility of this already invaluable resource. Practical content related to tele-supervision and self-care is both timely and necessary to the development and retention of highly qualified practitioners and supervisors at the practicum, intern, and credentialed psychologist levels. The included case studies, reflection activities, and tools can immediately be integrated into practice, enhancing, and improving supervision outcomes. This resource will continue to serve as the foundation for our district’s school psychology supervision model."

Donna M. Desaulniers, MS, Program Manager, School Psychology Services, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA

"The developmental nature of the DEP model makes it an invaluable framework for supervision of school psychology graduate students, early career school psychologists, and even seasoned practitioners! Many field supervisors lack formal training in the provision of supervision, and this book provides the structure, real world case studies and reflection activities to help fill that void. The second edition does a fantastic job expanding coverage on issues that have increased in focus in recent years, such as social justice advocacy, self-care, and telesupervision."

Karen Monahan, Ph.D., NCSP, Coordinator of Psychological Services, Fort Mill Schools, SC

"With this updated edition, Drs. Simon and Swerdlik provide a must-read for supervisors working with school psychologists from novice to expert. Their book is packed with checklists and other practical tools specifically designed for our field. Updates include current topics such as social justice advocacy and system change. You won’t find another resource like this!"

Susan Gallagher, Ph.D., BCBA, School Psychology Coordinator, La Grange Area Department of Special Education, IL

"Drs. Simon and Swerdlik have developed a text that is equally helpful for supervisors and supervisees as they design, monitor, and evaluate the many facets of the supervisory experience. The numerous case examples and tools included in the appendices provide helpful, practical resources to improve and enhance supervision and the attention to social justice and telesupervision are provided at a critical time for the field of school psychology. This text is a must-read for new and experienced supervisors and is an invaluable addition to the reading list for those who provide training and support for field supervisors."

Shawna Rader Kelly, School Psychologist, Bozeman Public Schools, MT