Training school psychologists: Some perspectives on a competency-based behavioral consultation model.

A behavioral consultation training model is presented that articulates training competency and service goals in school psychology. The model promotes evaluation of the competencies of school psychologists and their impact on the settings in which consultation services are provided. It also focuses on learning and adjustment problems in the socialization process and works on specific target behaviors. Problem-solving strategies are developed in 4 stages: (a) problem identification, (b) problem analysis, (c) intervention, and (d) evaluation. Difficulties encountered in implementing the model are discussed. (60 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)