National Association of School Psychologists

Clinical supervision serves as a major vehicle for the development and provision of professional skills in the profession of school psychology, but most supervisors lack training in best practices. Evaluation of this innovative supervision program from Illinois suggests that it is well worth pursuing. Read more: https://buff.ly/4f9UG7O

The NASP Social Justice Committee invites you to take part in the 2024–2025 National Book Read! This book was chosen to help readers think broadly and specifically about gender identity and how to support transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive children and youth. Members: see our website for a book discount and the reading guide. https://buff.ly/3UwuaNr

First candidate statements are now online at https://buff.ly/3lihqZr! 🎉 NASP members get to decide the future of NASP leadership by voting in January for the president-elect, treasurer, and in some states, their delegate. Both officer positions are contested so read about their qualifications for the role and watch the president-elect candidate forum. Click the statement linked under their name to download.

Major political events frequently generate strong reactions, emotions, and disagreements. Caregivers and educators have a critical responsibility to help children and youth feel safe and secure and to help them learn how to engage with others with differing perspectives in a peaceful, tolerant, and respectful manner. This new guidance can help adults feel more comfortable discussing political events with students. https://buff.ly/3UpCvCG

Running behind on your set up for NSPW? Not to worry, checkout our adaptable resources and get prepared before #SchoolPsychWeek is here! https://buff.ly/386xTK6

The NASP Membership Committee is hosting a free webinar on October 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Register now to explore the benefits of NASP membership and learn how it can help you advance your knowledge, skills, and professional network. Whether you're considering membership now or in the future, this webinar can help: https://buff.ly/3U42Ndh

School psychologists often play a key role in team-based manifestation determination based on their specialized expertise and school-based experience. This update on recent cases related to the manifestation determination obligation under IDEA addresses trends in court decisions between fall 2019 and fall 2024. These decisions address the question of whether conduct issues are a manifestation of the individual student's disability. https://buff.ly/47T9rst

NASP President Peter Faustino hosts Catalysts in Conversation, a new podcast exploring key issues shaping the field of school psychology. The first episode, with special guest Lakeisha Steele, VP of Policy at @caselorg discusses the critical role advocacy plays in advancing social—emotional learning and how school psychologists can support these efforts in politically charged times. Tune in for meaningful discussions that inspire action! https://buff.ly/3Yq5rNg

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, take the time to consider how you can better support indigenous populations in your school community. This CQ article discusses the sweetgrass method which provides a culturally responsive framework for addressing mental and behavioral health concerns for American Indian/Alaska Native youth. School psychologists can apply the three interwoven strands of this method to address bullying with introspection, communication, and continuity. Read the full article at: https://buff.ly/4f2KoWf

The NASP Membership Committee is hosting a free webinar on October 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Register now to explore the benefits of NASP membership and learn how it can help you advance your knowledge, skills, and professional network. Whether you're considering membership now or in the future, this webinar can help: https://buff.ly/3U42Ndh