2027 Nominations · Due January 29
Put a colleague forward
SCASP is taking nominations for its three 2027 awards and for four seats on the executive board. Both close at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2027.
Open board seats: Secretary and the Lowcountry, Savannah River and Upstate delegates, each a two-year term. Award winners will be honored at the 2027 Fall Conference.
Jun
7–8
2027
Next up · Summer Conference
SCASP Summer Conference 2027
Monday and Tuesday, June 7–8, 2027 · The Citadel’s Swain Boating Center, Charleston
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At the Statehouse
FY 2026–27 State Budget
Signed August 17 · minimum starting teacher pay now $50,500
H. 5483 / S. 1060 — Classroom discipline standards
In committee · General Assembly reconvenes January 2027
H. 4725 — Recording in special education classrooms
In House Education and Public Works
H. 5253 — AI in K-12 schools
In House Education and Public Works
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Member circles, the quarterly newsletter, recorded PD, and the member directory live behind the login.
Membership
Become a member of SCASP
Membership runs the fiscal year and is open to practicing school psychologists, graduate students, and retired professionals across the state.
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Advocate for students
Support better student outcomes by advocating for improved social/emotional, mental health, and academic interventions through collaborative interactions with the state legislature, the South Carolina Department of Education, and other professional organizations.
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A statewide network
Join fellow school psychologists across South Carolina in a statewide network to exchange ideas, share concerns, and collaborate on solutions — see our Member Resources page for handouts, briefs, and online learning opportunities.
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Reduced conference rates
Qualify for reduced rates at SCASP sponsored workshops and SCASP’s professional development conferences featuring nationally recognized speakers.
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Stay current
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Leadership
Your 2026–27 Executive Board
Dr. Tanya Irby Tucker
President
Dr. Karen Monahan
President-Elect
Beth Gavin
Past President
Dr. Stephanie Williams
Secretary
Dr. Crystal Hill-Chapman
Treasurer