The school year is coming to an end, but things at NASP continue to be very busy. I am pleased to share the latest updates with you.
The NASP membership year comes to an end on June 30. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership at www.nasponline.org today. Through June 30, you can choose to pay your membership dues online in three monthly installment payments. Learn more at www.nasponline.org/membership/duesinstallments.aspx
The new NASP 2010 standards, which were adopted by the Delegate Assembly in March, are now available online. Visit www.nasponline.org/standards/2010standards.aspx to review the standards on graduate preparation, credentialing, ethics, and model for comprehensive services. You can also keep an eye out in the June 2010 issue of School Psychology Review for the ethical principles and model for comprehensive services standards.
NASP has added two podcasts to the growing collection available at www.nasponline.org/resources/podcasts/index.aspx. Check out the podcasts addressing social justice, featuring David Shriberg, Brianna Sarr, and Nathan von der Embse; and children’s executive functions, featuring expert Denise Maricle.
There is still time to take advantage of the early registration discount for the NASP 2010 Summer Conferences in Denver, CO, July 12-14 and Nashville, TN, July 26-28. You can earn up to 18 hours of NASP- or APA-approved CPD credits and get advanced skills development on critical topics. Visit www.nasponline.org/conventions/summerconf.aspx for more information and to register. As an extra thank you to members who renew through 2011, NASP is extending a special offer that can save you up to $50 on your registration. Renew your membership today and access the discount codes online at www.nasponline.org/conventions/member2011codes.aspx
Time is running out to submit a proposal for the NASP 2011 Annual Convention in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to share your knowledge, contribute to the profession, and enhance your convention experience. Visit www.nasponline.org/conventions/index.aspx today to learn more. Don’t delay, the submission deadline is June 16, 2010.
NASP would like to thank all members who asked their elected officials to recognize school psychologists for loan forgiveness over the last few years. NASP recently confirmed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) that was passed into law specifically recognizes people holding a license or certification in school psychology as eligible for a new loan repayment program in the new health care bill.
It has been a pleasure serving as your NASP representative this year. I hope you continue to find your membership of great value.
Sincerely,
Deb Schwiesow, IA Delegate