NASP Delegate

NASP Delegate

The Chairperson for this committee is:

Sarah Valley-Gray

Email: valleygr@nova.edu

Renew Your NASP Membership–Choose to Pay in Three Installments

Your NASP membership expires on June 30, 2010. Renew now and maintain your access to NASP's member benefits and discounts. To make membership more accessible, if you renew online before June 30, 2010, you will have the options to pay your membership dues in one payment or to divide them into three monthly installments.

New NASP Professional Standards (2010) Posted

The NASP Delegate Assembly approved the new NASP 2010 Professional Standards at its meeting in March. The unanimous vote followed a 3-year transparent development process in which NASP members and school psychologists from all areas of the profession had input. These major policy documents guide professional services, ethical behavior, graduate education, and credentialing of school psychologists. They also communicate with policy makers and stakeholders about who we are, what we do, and how we are credentialed. Download your copies today!

NASP Delegate Report

2010 NASP Election Results:

Congratulations to the newly elected leaders who will take office July 1, 2011:

President-Elect: Phil Lazarus (FL)
Treasurer: Ronald Benner (CT)

The NASP President -Elect, is our very own Phil Lazarus, with his conference being held in “Phil”adelphia! So mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

February 21-25, 2012 Philadelphia Marriott/Loews

Model Licensure Act: Excellent News!

Division 16 (School Psychology) of APA was able to successfully negotiate the following language, passed by the APA’s Council of Representatives (CoR) on February 20, 2010. This language acknowledges that State Education Agencies credential and title practitioners who work in the schools (that may or may not hold a doctoral degree) and acknowledges that State Boards of Psychology credentials practitioners for independent practice (where a doctoral degree is required).

Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent (cite relevant state education authority or statutory provisions) from credentialing individuals to provide school psychological services in those settings that are under the purview of the state education agency. Such individuals shall be restricted in their practice and the use of the title so conferred, which must include the word "school", to employment within those settings. This provision is not intended to restrict the activities of licensed psychologists.

Both specialist and doctoral level school psychologists credentialed by State Education Agencies retain use of the title “school psychologist.”

Gratitude goes to the leadership of Cindy Carlson, Frank Worrell, Beth Doll and MLA Task Force Liaisons, Deborah Tharinger, Randy Kamphaus and Tammy Hughes, as well as the support from Steve DeMers from ASPPB on behalf of the school psychology community.

Now is the time to show our appreciation by becoming members of Division 16 of APA!

2010 NASP Standards Passed

The NASP 2010 Standards were adopted by the NASP Delegate Assembly in March 2010 in Chicago. The NASP 2010 Standards consists of four separate documents: a) Graduate Preparation Standards (formerly Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology), b) Credentialing Standards; c) Principles for Professional Ethics; and the d) Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services (formerly Guidelines for the Provision of School Psychological Services).

NASP 2010 Annual Convention in Chicago

The NASP 2010 Annual Convention in Chicago was a huge success, with more than 6,000 attendees coming together to hear fresh ideas and the latest research, interact with one another, and enjoy the city of Chicago.

NASP 2010 Annual Convention Handouts

Whether you were able to attend the convention this year or not, you can review the handouts for many of the convention sessions online. Check out the available convention handouts today, including the Essential Tools for Early Career School Psychologists panel! You can sort by type or title to find the handouts you are looking for.

http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/
2010conventionhandouts.aspx

Get Blown Away by NASP Windy City Audio Recording Packages!

Windy city audio recordings are a great way to experience and enjoy audio recordings of the keynote addresses, featured sessions, and selected workshops—more than 100 hours of programming with synchronized audio presentations and handouts. Package 3 is still available and is priced at $59 for convention attendees, $119 for non-attendee NASP members, and $199 for non-attendee/nonmembers.

http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/
2010audiopackages.aspx

NASP Government and Professional Relations (GPR) 2010

Award Recipients

Congratulations to all of our 2010 NASP Award recipients.

William “Bill” Pfohl, is the NASP 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The NASP Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a school psychologist who, throughout his or her career, has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the profession. Bill is a Professor of Psychology at Western Kentucky University (WKU), two-time past president of NASP, and current president of the International Association of School Psychologists.

Misty M. Lay, PsyS, NCSP, is the 2010 School Psychologist of the Year. Misty has been a school psychologist with Bullitt County Public Schools, KY (BCPS) since 1997, is two-time president of the Kentucky Association for Psychology in the Schools (KAPS), and also received a NASP GPR Certificate of Appreciation for her efforts opposing APA’s proposed revisions to the MLA. A full listing and description of 2010 Award recipients is available online.

Mark Neely, our FASP president, is the recipient of 2009-2010 Government and Professional Relations (GPR) Certificate of Appreciation. This award is given to a NASP member who has engaged in effective advocacy to improve the education and mental health services for children, youth, and their families. His efforts as Chair of the FASP MLA Task Force to generate participation in opposition to the APA MLA proposal helped secure numerous letters of support from both school psychologists and external stakeholders, and helped Florida school psychologists have a better understanding of the potential threats posed by the MLA.

Debbie Johnston, is the recipient of the 2009-2010 Government and Professional Relations Outstanding Advocate Award. This award is given to an individual outside of the profession that supports political action and advocacy on behalf of children in order to improve education and mental health services for children, youth, and their families. Debbie’s leadership and advocacy in the area of bullying prevention has led to the passage of the Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act, a bill that will protect thousands of vulnerable children. Her courage and advocacy makes schools a safer place for all children.

http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/2010awards.pdf

Changes to the NCSP Requirements for Renewal

The National School Psychology Certification Board met recently. As part of that meeting, the Board considered the many thoughtful responses from holders of the NCSP designation regarding the new NASP- or APA-approved CPD requirement for renewal. After carefully weighing the current economic conditions, the availability of NASP-approved CPD across the country, and the constraints on many LEAs, as well as the Board’s commitment to ensure quality CPD for NCSPs, the Board choose to scale back the planned increase in the number of approved CPD hours in future years. It was decided to maintain the requirement at 10 NASP- or APA-approved CPD credits per renewal cycle for the time being. It is the Board's practice to announce any future NCSP changes at least three years prior to implementation. For more information on this requirement and a list of CPD opportunities offered by NASP and other approved providers, please visit the certification webpage.

http://www.nasponline.org/certification/index.aspx

Earn up to 18 Hours of NASP-Approved CPD Credits!

Register for the NASP 2010 Summer conferences! This year’s conferences, taking place in Denver, CO, July 12–14 and Nashville, TN, July 26–28, offer school psychologists and related professionals the concentrated, advanced skills development essential to promoting healthy outcomes, positive development, and academic success for all students. This year’s summer conferences are easily accessible and offer exciting venues, activities, and nightlife—all at an affordable price! Take advantage of new lower registration rates for NASP members. Check the NASP website for session descriptions and presenter biographies.

http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/summerconf.aspx

New NASP Publications–NASP Members Save

Review and purchase NASP’s latest books, Interventions for Achievement and Behavior Problems in a Three-Tier Model Including RTI, Tier 3 of the RTI Model: Problem Solving Through a Case Study Approach, and a set of books addressing pediatric genetic, acquired, and psychiatric disorders. NASP members save 20% on many publications! To learn more about these publications and others, please visit the online publications store.

http://www.nasponline.org/publications/index.aspx

In the Spotlight

Bring Your Vita to Life!

Looking for a job? Considering making a change? Check out NASP’s Fact Sheet, “Bringing Your Vita to Life: Preparing for Internships and Early Career Positions,” to get tips on strengthening your vita. Don’t forget to visit Nasp’s career center to check out the latest job postings.

http://www.nasponline.org/students/Curriculum%20Vitae.pdf

http://www.nasponline.org/careers/index.aspx

Focus on School Completion

Study on Economics and School Dropout Rates

The Economic Benefits From Halving the Dropout Rate: A Boom to Businesses in the Nation’s Largest Metropolitan Area highlights the economic benefits that the local economies of the nation’s 45 largest metro areas could expect if the number of high school dropouts was cut in half. The study includes estimates on important local economic factors such as individual earnings, home and auto sales, job and economic growth, spending and investment, tax revenue, and human capital.

https://www.all4ed.org/events/011210EconomicBenefits

Related sources:

Understanding Student Engagement and its Link to Student Outcomes—2010 Convention Presentation

Student Engagement at School and With Learning: Theory and Interventions—Communiqué article

Family-School Partnerships: An Essential Component of Student Achievement—Principal Leadership article

What Works Clearinghouse Dropout Prevention Intervention Reports

Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention—National Dropout Prevention Center

Fishful Thinking—A NASP Partner Resource

Rituals exist in many forms. Many of us have rituals to mark the end of one year and the beginning of the next, like parties or New Year’s resolutions. Or there are seasonal rituals like spring cleaning, a family vacation, or pizza night. Rituals create positive emotions and build a sense of connection for children. Here is a way to help kids reflect on the past year and build critical skills of optimism. Share this with teachers and parents in your schools. Grab a stack of index cards and ask kids to create a six-word story for each of the topics below. You'll have to help younger kids write their stories. Be sure to visit the Fishful Thinking Webpage on the NASP website for information about the program, resources and articles, strategies and activities, links, and NASP related resources and articles, strategies and activities, links, and NASP related resources and articles on positive psychology.

New NASP Publications!

Interventions for Achievement and Behavior Problems in a Three-Tier Model Including RTI

This third edition of one of NASP’s most popular publications offers educators a practical, cohesive roadmap to implementing a comprehensive and multitiered approach to helping all students succeed. It provides state-of-the-art innovations and strategies in assessment, prevention, and interventions and presents them within the context of the three-tiered model, including RTI.

http://www.nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts/
interventions3.aspx

Pediatric Series

Medical and psychiatric issues in schools are a growing reality. In addition to teaching academic skills, educators now play an integral part in comprehensive healthcare delivery for children. Based on current research, the volumes in this three-book series outline the most current and urgent pediatric issues affecting schools today. Available as a set only from NASP.

http://www.nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts/
pediatric.aspx

Tier 3 of the RTI Model: Problem Solving Through a Case Study Approach

This detailed guide to Tier 3 of the RTI model provides school psychologists and RTI teams with a case study approach to conducting intensive, comprehensive student evaluations.

http://www.nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts/
rtitier3.aspx

FOCUS ON HEALTH

New SAMHSA Resource Guide
A new resource guide— Developing a Stigma Reduction Initiative—is being offered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as part of a major national campaign to increase awareness of mental health disorders among young people in the African American community.

http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/sma06-4176/

New Survey Shows Increase in Teen Drug and Abuse
A new national study released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America® and MetLife Foundation points to marked upswings in use of drugs that teens are likely to encounter at parties and in other social situations. According to the 2009 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, sponsored by MetLife Foundation, the number of teens in Grades 9–12 that used alcohol in the past month has grown by 11%, past year ecstasy use shows a 67% increase, and past year marijuana use shows a 19% increase. The PATS data marked a reverse in the remarkable, sustained declines in several drugs commonly abused by teens.

http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/DrugIssue/Research/
Teen_Study_2009/National_Study

World Conference on Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
The Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders, November 17–19, 2010, in Washington, DC, offers an opportunity for policy makers, researchers, practitioners, and families to share and learn about the effectiveness of various policies and strategies for promotion and prevention. Building on the call for actions of the Melbourne Charter, Addressing Imbalances: Promoting Equity in Mental Health will focus on the steps that decision makers and practitioners across sectors must take to implement policies and programs that apply the best available evidence to make a difference to the mental health in the lives of millions of people throughout the world. Abstract Submission Deadline is April 30, 2010.

http://wmhconf2010.hhd.org/

National Women's Health Week, May 9—15, 2010

The Department of Health and Human Services will celebrate National Women's Health Week (NWHW) on May 9–15, 2010. The week is a national effort led by an alliance of organizations to raise awareness about simple steps that women can take to improve their health, and to help underserved women gain access to important preventive healthcare services. Schools are invited to participate. This is a good opportunity to highlight important issues in women's health such physical fitness and nutrition, depression screening, substance abuse prevention, and physical safety. Participation is free. You can find more information on registering your event and ordering materials by visiting the NWHW website.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/whw/

RESEARCH, REPORTS, AND EVENTS

Webcast: Parents as Essential Partners in Transition

Join the webcast, Parents as Essential Partners in Transition, April 19, 2010, 2:00–3:00 p.m. EST. Parents are looking for options for their young adult children with high support needs as they transition from high school to life. As partners with adult service providers, parents can be the catalyst to ensure successful employment outcomes, but parents need help from service providers. Ann Turnbull from The Beach Center in Kansas University understands the struggles parents of young adults with high support needs face in staring down convention and identifying alternative employment paths. Prevailing myths about the role parents play in supporting adult children’s work opportunities are explored.

Department of Education Report on Use of Data Systems to Support Reform

States and districts are making significant progress in building educational data systems and are starting to use that valuable data to change classroom practice and improve student achievement, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Education. In “Use of Education Data at the Local Level: From Accountability to Instructional Improvement,” researchers surveyed officials from 529 districts, conducted in-depth site visits to 36 schools in 12 districts leading the way in data usage, and analyzed secondary data from a survey of more than 6,000 teachers to obtain a national picture of current data use practices at the local level. Additional information available online.

http://www2.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2010/01/
01272010.html

Closing the Expectations Gap 2010

Achieve’s fifth annual Closing the Expectations Gap report shows that in the five years since the National Governors Association (NGA) and Achieve cosponsored the National Education Summit on high schools, the goal of aligning high school graduation requirements with the demands of college and the workplace has gone from a radical concept to the new norm throughout the country. The 50-state survey measures the same five areas of reform each year.

GRANTS AND FUNDING

Forecast of Funding Opportunities Under the Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 20

View a list of virtually all programs and competitions under which the U.S. Department of Education has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards for fiscal year 2009–2010 and provides actual or estimated deadlines for the transmittal of applications under these programs. The lists are in the form of charts organized according to the Department’s principal program offices and include programs and competitions previously announced as well as those to be announced at a later date.

IES Grants

IES has released the FY 2011 Requests for Applications for two research grant competitions: Education Research Grants (84.305A) and Special Education Research Grants (84.324A). View the Requests for Applications and learn more about the application process.

Funding Toolkit Is Updated With New Grants, Tips, and Deadlines

Individuals can make a difference, whether it is an individual with an idea to help the community or someone already at work on behalf of kids and families—and funding helps. Connect for Kids has compiled some resources to help individuals find funds.

2009–2010 Discretionary Grant Application Packages

View grant opportunities from the Department of Education.

Portions of this e-mail newsletter were excerpted from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition E-News, which can be found at http://www.ncset.org/enews/

Mark your calendars!!!

November 8-12, 2010 is School Psychology Awareness Week Nationwide!

Upcoming NASP convention dates and locations!
February 22-26, 2011
Hilton San Francisco/Nikko San Francisco: San Francisco, CA

February 21-25, 2012
“Phil”adelphia Marriott/Loews Philadelphia: Philadelphia, PA

February 12-16, 2013
Seattle Convention Center/Sheraton Seattle: Seattle, WA

February 18-23, 2014
Marriott Wardman Park/Omni Shoreham: Washington, DC

NASP 2010 Public Policy Institute (PPI)

Wednesday through Friday, July 7-10, in Washington, DC.

NASP will partner with George Washington University to deliver the 2010 PPI. This year the PPI will feature a “Basic” training (July 7-9) and PREPaRE: School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training (Saturday, July 10).

The PPI is an essential training experience for any state interested in pursuing public policy initiatives that impact school psychology information and registration materials for the PPI will be on the NASP website soon.

NASP Advocacy

School Psychologists: Improving Student and School Outcomes

http://www.nasponline.org/advocacy/advocacyresources.aspx