It has been an interesting summer in Iowa; fear of flooding, tornadoes, and bugs. I took a brief respite from Iowa and visited NASP’s Washington, DC-area office this month, while attending the Leadership Assembly. I was able to see four former students and many other persons from the past.
I am very pleased to represent you in helping to shape the future of the Association and our profession, but I will say that voting on By-law changes is NOT always exciting. Thank you for joining me as a NASP member by renewing your membership through next year.
The updated brochure, “Who Are School Psychologists?” is now available! This free pamphlet provides information on the expertise, services, and impact of school psychologists and is a great resource to use in spreading awareness about our role in helping students achieve their best. For information on ordering pamphlets, as well as accessing a printable version, please see www.nasponline.org/resources/freepubs.aspx.
School Psychology Awareness Week will be held November 10–14. This year’s theme is “Strive. Grow. THRIVE!” and will focus on engaging students at all levels of development to meet challenges, build new skills, and become thriving members of the school community. For more information, see www.nasponline.org/communications/spaw/index.aspx.
The summer issue of School Psychology Forum is now available online. Read about the adjustment of adopted adolescent Chinese girls, plus a comparison of incremental rehearsal methods for improving children’s spelling performance at www.nasponline.org/publications/spf/index.aspx?vol=8&issue=2.
Do you need to know more about barriers to education for students in foster care and how to advocate on their behalf? Join us on September 17 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for the webinar “Supporting Students Who Live in Foster Care” with experts Tracey Scherr, PhD, NCSP, and Brenda Kabler, MS, NCSP, who will be answering your questions about how to effectively support these students. You’ll earn 1 hour of documented NASP- and APA-approved CPD credit and member registration is just $10! Find out more and register today at https://nasp.inreachce.com/Details/Information/0a13b2d4-7a5d-4658-8169-019bb2c5666d?ref=featured
I look forward to corresponding more throughout the coming year. Enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
Kit Gerken, Ph.D., NCSP
NASP Delegate – IA