ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book demonstrates how a comprehensive training program could be integrated into a larger national practice model. It highlights the complexity and progression from the perspective of the students. But the generation of this complexity relies on a structured and intense training structure based on time and support. The book also demonstrates how diversity issues can be incorporated into the training process and suggests a number of exercises to enhance the development. It addresses the critical issue that Ericsson and Pool raise, specifically supervision and feedback as students practice their new skills. Oakland and Hatzichristou examined the academic and professional development components of school psychology training programs in seven countries, including their emphasis on multicultural and international issues. An emphasis on the inclusion of an international perspective and framework in training would provide added scope to the process.
