As trends continue in U.S. schools toward a more racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse K-12 student population, school-based professionals have an important role in supporting students' mental health and learning. Practitioners, including school psychologists, school counselors, and social workers, are expected to have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to provide culturally responsive services with the goal of promoting safe, supportive, and inclusive schools. In Culturally Responsive School-Based Practices, Anisa N. Goforth and Andy V. Pham provide foundational knowledge and practical strategies for conducting culturally responsive assessment and promoting the resilience and well-being of culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including refugee, immigrant, racial and ethnic minoritized students, and English-language learners. The book integrates cultural humility and social justice, and emphasizes positive psychology and collaborative approaches that minimize the use of deficit thinking. With case examples, practical resources, discussion questions, and opportunities to engage in self-reflection or critical reflexivity, educators and practitioners who deliver educational and mental health supports in schools will be able to develop and demonstrate cultural humility, cultural responsiveness, and advocacy within educational settings.

About the Author
Anisa N. Goforth, PhD, ABPP, is Professor of Psychology at the University of Montana. Her research focuses on culturally responsive evidence-based practices for children and their families. She has published more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has been an Associate Editor of the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation and President of the Montana School Psychology Association. Andy V. Pham, PhD, is Associate Professor of School Psychology at Florida International University. His research examines the intersection of neurocognitive and sociocultural variables on youth's academic and mental health outcomes. As a school psychologist, faculty mentor, and university trainer, he aims to reduce ethnic disparities in mental health and education by implementing cultural humility and cultural responsiveness in research and practice.

Reviews
Goforth and Pham gifted us with a book that is essential for contemporary school psychology practice. They engage us in a journey of applying cultural reflexivity, cultural humility, and learning the value of relational empowerment. The book provides a strong instructional foundation that is grounded in asset-based theoretical frameworks. Goforth and Pham are courageous as they critique traditional assessment practices and offer research-based alternative assessment tools that are designed to disrupt the systemic oppression that is often perpetuated through traditional assessment practices. This is a must-read for school-based practitioners. * Janine Jones, University of Washington *
The information provided in this text is relevant for anyone involved in the helping professions of counseling, psychology, or social work. With the current emphasis on culturally responsive strategies and methods, this text provides readers with contemporary, appropriate, and pertinent knowledge to fine-tune their skills. Furthermore, the information provided by Drs. Goforth and Pham is in a clear, coherent, yet captivating style. Drs. Goforth and Pham do not shy away from tackling delicate, sensitive topics, but do it in a manner that is culturally aware and responsive. Beginning and advanced students can begin to become more culturally responsive by utilizing this text. * Isaac Burt, PhD, NCC, University at Buffalo-The State University of New York *



Book Information
ISBN 9780197516928
Author Anisa N. Goforth
Format Paperback
Page Count 360
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 526g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 236mm * 21mm