This year is flying by; I can’t believe it’s already April. We’ve got a lot cooking this month.
Your NASP membership will be expiring on June 30. I hope you’ll take a few moments to reflect on what your membership means to you and then visit www.nasponline.org/membership and extend your benefits through June 30, 2015. Renew online by June 30, 2014, and you can pay your dues in three installments.
Hopefully you have seen NASP’s announcement of the new logo! The updated look better reflects school psychologists’ unique expertise in both psychology and learning, as well as NASP’s vision that “all children and youth thrive in school, at home, and throughout life.” Learn more about the new logo and the planned transition at www.nasponline.org/communications/new-logo.aspx.
NASP and George Washington University are co-hosting our annual Public Policy Institute, July 16-18 (3-Day Basic Training for NASP-Approved CPD) or July 16-18 and 21-22 (5-Day advanced training for NASP-Approved CPD or GW Credit), in Washington, DC. The theme for this year’s PPI is “Supporting Student Resilience in the Family, School, and Community: Policy and Practice Directions for the Nation,” and will focus on professional and legislative advocacy. Find more information and register at www.nasponline.org/advocacy/ppi/2014/index.aspx.
If you’re looking for new strategies to help identify and intervene in cases of self-injury, join the webinar with expert Dr. Janis Whitlock on April 29 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. (Eastern). Get the tools you need and earn one documented NASP- and APA-approved continuing professional development (CPD) credit. Visit
https://nasp.inreachce.com/Details?resultsPage=1&sortBy=&mediaType=a7dcfe43-473f-45e8-926d-411d1e62e08a&groupId=ff8f18f4-1f3f-45af-8d9e-7b4b36ef47da to get more information or to register.
Attend the NASP 2014 Summer Conferences in Pittsburgh, PA, and Las Vegas, NV, for intensive, hands-on training specifically designed for practicing school psychologists! You’ll hear from nationally known experts, and you can choose 1, 2, or 3 days of learning, with the opportunity to earn up to 18 hours of documented NASP- and APA-approved CPD at each conference. See full session details at www.nasponline.org/summer.
Pick up a copy of NASP’s Best Practices in School Psychology V on CD-ROM for just $104 for NASP members. This unbeatable price is only available for a short time to make room for the new edition of Best Practices, due out this fall. Scoot on over to http://iweb.nasponline.org/iweb/Purchase/ProductDetail.aspx?Product_code=N1106 now—There are limited quantities left!
That’s all, folks! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your month, and I look forward to corresponding again in May.
Sincerely,
Dr. Charlotte Wieck
NASP Delegate – IA