working as a school psychologist with children from divorce family
Following are assignment description on syllabus
Research Paper: Working with Special Populations (due Dec. 5th). School psychologists are often
asked to work with students with unique learning needs. For this assignment you will research the
legal and ethical issues related to working with a special population of students, and how these affect
a school psychologist’s role. The topic may be selected from the list provided on page 13. The paper
must be written consistent with APA style guidelines and address:
• Literature and research in the area
• Legal issues and implications (referencing applicable federal, state, and local laws)
• Related ethical issues (referencing NASP and APA codes)
• Implications for school psychology practice
