Now in its third volume, Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted celebrates everything that is right and good about public schools: the children and the adults who love them. Whether you’re starting your career or have been serving children as a veteran educator, Today in School Psychology gives

Now in its third volume, Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted celebrates everything that is right and good about public schools: the children and the adults who love them. Whether you’re starting your career or have been serving children as a veteran educator, Today in School Psychology gives us what we need: inspiration and motivation. Read a few entries at the end of the day—especially the ones that are long. Read it in the middle of the day—when your plans for the day have been thwarted by the day’s plans for you. Whatever you read, and whenever you read it, this much is true: the wit and wisdom of children is unmatched and will bring a smile to your face.

The second volume of Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted celebrates the successes of children, families, and educators during an unprecedented, unusual, and unforgettable 2020-2021 school year. Although it includes perspectives from parents, teachers, and undergraduate and graduate students,

The second volume of Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted celebrates the successes of children, families, and educators during an unprecedented, unusual, and unforgettable 2020-2021 school year. Although it includes perspectives from parents, teachers, and undergraduate and graduate students, the most meaningful entries feature the profound wisdom and innocent insight of children. Both instructive and inspirational, Today in School Psychology will bring a smile to your face and encourage you to consider the myriad systemic realities affecting children and families. Chronicled during a time that was filled with uncertainty, this carefully curated collection of short stories is timeless and will be a favorite for years to come.

When speaking to educators and various parent and community groups, I often share a few short stories about my interactions with the students in my schools. More than the smiles (and maybe laughter) from the audience, these brief moments allow them to understand who I am as a person and how I think as a school psychologist. Perhaps best described

When speaking to educators and various parent and community groups, I often share a few short stories about my interactions with the students in my schools. More than the smiles (and maybe laughter) from the audience, these brief moments allow them to understand who I am as a person and how I think as a school psychologist. Perhaps best described as a diary, Today in School Psychology: This is Why a Day Without Direct Contact with Students is Wasted includes some of my most memorable encounters with children and families as well as musings on school psychology and education.

Drawing on his experience as a school psychologist, It’s Always About The Children is a window into Charles Barrett’s passion for serving students and philosophical orientation to public education. Using anecdotes to illustrate theoretical constructs such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, behavioral

Drawing on his experience as a school psychologist, It’s Always About The Children is a window into Charles Barrett’s passion for serving students and philosophical orientation to public education. Using anecdotes to illustrate theoretical constructs such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, behavioral consultation, non-discriminatory assessment, social justice, and systems change, this informative narrative is filled with effective strategies for clinical practice. To facilitate personal reflection and small group discussion, a questions and Resources for Professional Learning are included at the end of each chapter. An excellent compendium for educators—particularly school psychology graduate students, faculty, and practitioners—this book will encourage and inspire individuals in their service to children, families, schools, and communities.

Written during one of the most challenging years in recent history, Grace and Gratitude: A 40-Day Thanksgiving Meditation is a collection of short passages that will encourage readers now and well into the future. Building upon themes contained in his daily text messages,1 Charles Barrett’s meditations are perfect for individual moments of quiet

Written during one of the most challenging years in recent history, Grace and Gratitude: A 40-Day Thanksgiving Meditation is a collection of short passages that will encourage readers now and well into the future. Building upon themes contained in his daily text messages,1 Charles Barrett’s meditations are perfect for individual moments of quiet reflection or intimate gatherings in small groups. Whether over a cup of coffee in the morning; while sitting in a park during a mid-day break; or winding down before bed, grab your copy of Grace and Gratitude and get ready to experience an exciting 40-day journey by recentering and refocusing on the amazing and unconditional grace of God.

Charles Barrett uses Biblical principles to offer contemporary perspectives on real world situations. Like the New Testament letters that were written to strengthen the early Christians who were facing life’s inevitable ups and downs, TO ENCOURAGE YOU: ESSAYS ON CHRISTIAN THEMES FOR HOPE AND WHOLENESS is a must have resource that will motivate you

Charles Barrett uses Biblical principles to offer contemporary perspectives on real world situations. Like the New Testament letters that were written to strengthen the early Christians who were facing life’s inevitable ups and downs, TO ENCOURAGE YOU: ESSAYS ON CHRISTIAN THEMES FOR HOPE AND WHOLENESS is a must have resource that will motivate you to continue learning about yourself while growing into the person that God desires you to be.

Show your commitment to the success and well-being of children by sporting this extremely comfortable, 100% soft spun cotton t-shirt. Much more than a message, this mantra represents a growing movement that is affecting educators working in public schools as well as graduate students who are preparing to serve children in a variety of disciplines.

Show your commitment to the success and well-being of children by sporting this extremely comfortable, 100% soft spun cotton t-shirt. Much more than a message, this mantra represents a growing movement that is affecting educators working in public schools as well as graduate students who are preparing to serve children in a variety of disciplines. Perfect for child advocates and educators—teachers, school counselors, administrators, social workers, speech pathologists, educational diagnosticians, and of course school psychologists—and those wonderful casual Fridays or jeans days. For sizes S-XL, the cost is $20.00, which includes shipping. Men's and Women's sizes are available. And if you haven’t already, purchase the book at Amazon or www.charlesbarrett.org/store.

At the core of social justice, and more specifically socially just practices, is a systems centered critique of the policiesand structures that not onlycreate, but perpetuate inequitable outcomes for students, families, schools, and communities. Since February 2021, Charles Barrett has been using the phrase FOCUS ON THE FENCE to not only describe

At the core of social justice, and more specifically socially just practices, is a systems centered critique of the policies and structures that not only create, but perpetuate inequitable outcomes for students, families, schools, and communities. Since February 2021, Charles Barrett has been using the phrase FOCUS ON THE FENCE to not only describe how systems interact with individuals (especially children) and lead to differential outcomes based on a host of factors, but to also highlight the importance of challenging practices and policies so that they ultimately lead to equitable outcomes for young people. Are you an educator who is committed to doing what's right for your students? Are you an advocate, parent, or school board member who is serious about advancing policies that are in the best interest of young people? Perhaps you're an undergraduate or graduate student who is working towards serving children as a teacher, speech pathologist, school psychologist, school counselor, or school social worker. Whatever your role, purchase your shirt today (or a few for your friends and colleagues) and wear it proudly to show your unwavering commitment to focusing on the fence.

To learn more about FOCUS ON THE FENCE, please visit this link: https://charlesbarrett.org/focus-on-the-fence