PDP projects 2007-2008

The Professional Development Programme (PDP) is managed by the Association of Scottish Principal Educational Psychologists (ASPEP) in collaboration with local councils and funded by the Scottish Executive Education Department (SEED). This is the thirteenth cycle of the programme, which involves groups of psychologists in cross-boundary project work and other professional development activities, around agreed themes, over a period of about one year. The outcomes of this work are disseminated to colleagues and others in the field of education. This booklet gives a summary of the activities and findings of the three themes addressed by the 2007-2008 programme namely:

• Children and Young People in Need of More Choices, More Chances: The Added Value and Impact of Educational Psychology

• The Benefits and Opportunities of the Self Evaluation and Inspection Culture for Psychological Services in Scotland

• The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Approaches in Educational Settings

The purpose of this document is to draw the attention of colleagues in applied psychology, education and related fields to the valuable work undertaken in these areas. Those seeking more information should contact the authors, who will be pleased to discuss their projects.