Category: NASP Delegate

Happy March! I hope everything is going well on your end as we “march” towards spring. Read on for the most recent goings-on at NASP.

NASP, the American School Counselor Association, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Trevor Project recently released a new Model School District Policy for Suicide Prevention. We are pleased to let you know that the complete model policy, a fact sheet, and a recorded webinar on the model policy are now available at www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/modelschoolpolicy.

Thousands of NASP 2014 Annual Convention attendees visited or sent letters to their representatives on Capitol Hill to advocate for the profession. Be a part of the action by visiting the NASP Advocacy Action Center at http://capwiz.com/naspweb/home/ and sending your own letter to your elected officials. They’re there to listen, but we need to let them know the value of school psychologists and the importance of comprehensive school psychological services.

Thinking about how to get the most from what’s left in your resource budget? NASP has resources, including handouts for parents, information on how to incorporate counseling into the IEP process, and more! Stock up at https://iweb.nasponline.org/iweb/Purchase/SearchCatalog.aspx.

I’d like to let you know about two learning opportunities. Take advantage of the chance to hear from experts from across the nation with the NASP 2014 Annual Convention Session Recording Packages! These packages provide documented NASP-, APA-, and NBCC-approved CPD credit. Purchase your package at http://nasp.inreachce.com/Search?category=6bf3ce65-f4a3-4a64-88d5-a2f4a8a317c4. The Summer Conferences are also an excellent opportunity to stay current in your training. Learn more at www.nasponline.org/summer and plan to come to Pittsburgh, PA, July 7–9 or Las Vegas, NV, July 21–23.

That’s all for now. Thank you for your service to children, parents, teachers, and administrators, as well as your membership in NASP. It’s my pleasure to work with you, and I look forward to corresponding again soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charlotte Wieck
NASP Delegate – IA

I hope 2014 is going well for you. The beginning of the year is always such a busy time, and it’s been busy over at NASP, too! There’s a whole lot going on this month, including special resources, the annual convention, and more.

NASP partnered with Kappan magazine recently to contribute articles to a special issue on school crises. This was an opportunity to reach a broad education audience with important information about comprehensive school safety and crisis response. NASP members have free access to these articles through March 2014 at http://pdkintl.org/noindex/NASParticles.htm.

The January/February issue of Communiqué is available online at www.nasponline.org/publications/cq/index.aspx?vol=42&issue=5. This issue includes articles on the relevance of callous–unemotional traits to working with youth with conduct problems, changes to DSM-5 anxiety disorders diagnosis, and more.

This month marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential. Please join me in extending our congratulations to all NCSPs on this special anniversary. You can read more about the history of the NCSP, as well as get details on the future of the credential, at www.nasponline.org/publications/cq/41/7/life-and-times.aspx.

Join us February 18–21 in Washington, DC, for the NASP 2014 Annual Convention at www.nasponline.org/conventions. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for NASP Capitol Hill Day on Tuesday, February 18, and to be a mentor in the Mentoring Program. If you can’t make the convention, the Session Recording Packages feature up to 10.25 hours of NASP-, APA-, and NBCC-approved CPD credit and are available at https://nasp.inreachce.com/Search?category=6bf3ce65-f4a3-4a64-88d5-a2f4a8a317c4.

I’ll be in touch again soon. Until then, take care!

Sincerely,

Dr. Charlotte Wieck
NASP Delegate – IA

I hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season, filled with lots of time with your family, friends, and loved ones. Below, please find the latest happenings at NASP.

NASP hosted a Congressional briefing, “Rethinking School Safety: Schools and Communities Working Together,” last month. Expert panelists discussed the need for funding to ensure physical and psychological safety; improve student access to mental health services; integrate school safety and crisis response; and facilitate collaboration. Read more about the event at www.nasponline.org/advocacy/congressional-briefing/2013/12/index.aspx.

The most recent issue of School Psychology Forum featuring articles about nonsuicidal self-injury has been posted. You can read more at www.nasponline.org/publications/spf/index.aspx?vol=7&issue=4.

The NASP Communities have gone mobile! The Communities are now designed to work more easily on your phone and tablet. Visit http://communities.nasponline.org/home and check it out today!

I hope you’re planning on joining us in Washington, DC, February 18–21 for four days of intense training, more than 1,000 sessions, networking, and fun at the NASP 2014 Annual Convention. See a full list of sessions, find out how to get documented CPD, and get tools to help you talk to your supervisor on the NASP website. Be sure you register by January 22, at www.nasponline.org/conventions, to take advantage of special preconvention registration pricing!

NASP Capitol Hill Day is Tuesday, February 18, as part of the NASP Annual Convention. Join fellow school psychologists and interact with your elected officials on Capitol Hill to advocate for children, families, and school psychology. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss!  For more information, please visit www.nasponline.org/conventions/2014/events/capitol-hill-visits.aspx.

The Mentoring Program offers a unique opportunity for graduate students, early career practitioners, and experienced professionals to meet for an hour at Convention to discuss questions and subjects related to the school psychology field. If you are a school psychologist, please consider offering an hour of your time to help a graduate student or new-to-the-field school psychologist further his or her career. If you are just starting out, this is a great opportunity to enhance your future success. Sign up today at www.nasponline.org/conventions/2014/events/mentoring.aspx.

Sincerely,

Dr. Charlotte Wieck
NASP Delegate – IA