School psychologists' participation in organization development: Prerequisite considerations.

Argues that organization development is increasingly recognized as an appropriate function for the school psychology specialty as a whole. It is suggested, however, that prior to introducing organization development in a particular school district, several considerations are appropriate. These prerequisite considerations include (a) resources needed for organization-development programs, (b) school readiness criteria for organization-development programs, (c) interventions available for schools lacking readiness, and (d) factors unique to the individual school psychologist. Particular attention is given to a continuum of school practice ranging from provision of specific organization-development interventions through sustained organization-development programs. (25 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)