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