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Welcome to the ISPA Website

Welcome to the Iowa School Psychologists Website!  The Iowa School Psychologists Association (ISPA) is a nonprofit professional association representing the school psychologists in the state of Iowa.  ISPA is an organization of professionals dedicated to promoting quality educational and mental health services to ALL children and youth.

Please explore the website to discover more about ISPA and School Psychology in Iowa.  The member’s only section includes helpful tools, important legislative and NASP news, archived newsletters, board meeting minutes, School Psychologist blogs, and links submitted by school psychologists around the state.

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Iowa School Psychologists Association
NASP Delegate Letter February 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:20

I hope you had an opportunity to read the recent message from Patti Harrison, NASP President, on the status of the American Psychological Association's (APA) proposed revisions to its Model Licensure Act (MLA). The proposed MLA being considered for adoption by APA significantly restricts the exemption for school psychologists. I encourage you to keep up-to-date on this issue, which is so important to our professional futures, by visiting www.nasponline.org/standards/apamla.aspx.

NASP leadership, members, and staff have been actively engaged in a 3-year effort to preserve the right of school psychologists to use their title and engage in the practice for which they are trained and credentialed. NASP will continue to communicate our position to APA until the vote in February. Right now it appears that there is no formal opportunity for individuals to send comments to APA. Mass communications to the APA Council will not be helpful and are likely to be harmful. You can be confident that if the proposed MLA becomes APA policy, NASP is prepared to assist you and our state association in protecting school psychologists' title at the state level. NASP is currently updating key messages, coordinating with state leaders, and preparing for strong state-level advocacy.

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 February 2010 00:25
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NASP Delegate Letter March 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 08 March 2010 17:09

I am writing to you from the NASP 2010 Annual Convention in Chicago. This year, more than 5,700 of our colleagues have come together to hear fresh ideas and the latest research, interact with one another, and enjoy the city of Chicago. Whether you are here at the convention or are unable to attend this year, you can review the handouts for many of the convention sessions at www.nasponline.org/conventions/2010conventionhandouts.aspx

In addition, this year you can keep in touch with the convention experience by signing up for the NASP convention Facebook page, Twitter feed, and blog to receive updates on convention happenings, feedback from attendees, and daily highlights. Check out www.nasponline.org/conventions/naspconventionlinks.aspx for more information. Don't forget to add your comments!

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 17:10
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