Call For Nominations Extended

Hello!

ISPA has extended the deadline for nominations for the Distinguished Service Award for the Support of the Profession of School Psychology. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who are not currently working in the field of school psychology but who have made significant contributions to the profession of school psychology in Iowa.

Nominations are also being accepted for the School Psychologist of the Year Award. The School Psychologist of the Year Award recognizes an Iowa school psychologist who has made a notable impact on their AEA, district, school, community and/or students.

Please see the attachment for nomination information and take a moment to nominate someone!

Thank you,

ISPA Awards Committee

How to Make an Impact as a School Psychologist during COVID-19

My post-spring break to-do list was carefully planned out. Timelines hovered over me, and I knew exactly what I needed to do to complete all my evaluations before the end of the school year.

It was a typical feeling for a school psychologist in the spring. As a school psychologist for 13-years, my thoughts were, ”This is familiar. I got this.”

Then, our world ​changed ​ over the weekend. Gradually, then suddenly.

Schools closed.

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