This interactive session will address three essential elements related to social justice and the equitable practice of school psychology: theory (what it is), practice (how it can be implemented), and application (why it is important). With an explicit focus on practitioners who are interested in shaping both practice and policy decisions in schools and school systems, recommendations for embedding social justice principles into leadership will be discussed.

Workshop Objectives:

This session will help participants

1. understand what social justice means in the school psychology and education literature,
2. understand how social justice practice can be implemented in schools and school systems, and
3. understand why social justice practice is necessary for achieving equitable outcomes for students and families.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Attendees should possess a basic understanding of the following constructs: social justice, equity, equality, and disproportionality. Additionally, they should have some knowledge of how policies impact clinical (day-to-day) practice in schools and school systems.

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