School Psychology Awareness
"School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students.
School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education, completing a minimum of a specialist-level degree program (at least 60 graduate semester hours) that includes a year-long supervised internship. This training emphasizes preparation in mental health and educational interventions, child development, learning, behavior, motivation, curriculum and instruction, assessment, consultation, collaboration, school law, and systems. School psychologists must be certified and/or licensed by the state in which they work. They also may be nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board (NSPCB). The National Association of School Psychologists sets ethical and training standards for practice and service delivery." Read more
School Psychology Awareness Week: November 14-18, 2011
The National Association of School Psychologists has declared November 14-18, 2011 as this year's School Psychology Awareness Week. School psychologists across the state can increase awareness of the field of school psychology in alignment with NASP's 2011 theme: "Every link matters. Make a connection." as well as SCASP's current theme: "We matter because children do".
2011 Activities - School Psychology Awareness activity suggestions for this year's focus: Helping students strengthen positive relationships and increase positive connections.
Send a Note - NASP members can send formatted notes and e-cards during School Psychology Awareness Week and other parts of the year.
