School Psychology in Rural Contexts: Ethical, Professional, and Legal Issues

Abstract

AbstractDelivering psychological services in rural communities presents a number of unique challenges for practitioners relative to their peers in urban and suburban communities. In this article, the authors describe the current context of rural schools and examine the ethical and legal issues school psychologists may face when practicing in rural educational settings. They link these issues to the field's ethical guidelines and educational policy and offer practical recommendations for resolving potential dilemmas. Implications for practice, training, and research are discussed.KEYWORDS: rural school psychologyethicsrural education