I hope 2014 is going well for you. The beginning of the year is always such a busy time, and it’s been busy over at NASP, too! There’s a whole lot going on this month, including special resources, the annual convention, and more.
NASP partnered with Kappan magazine recently to contribute articles to a special issue on school crises. This was an opportunity to reach a broad education audience with important information about comprehensive school safety and crisis response. NASP members have free access to these articles through March 2014 at http://pdkintl.org/noindex/NASParticles.htm.
The January/February issue of Communiqué is available online at www.nasponline.org/publications/cq/index.aspx?vol=42&issue=5. This issue includes articles on the relevance of callous–unemotional traits to working with youth with conduct problems, changes to DSM-5 anxiety disorders diagnosis, and more.
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Nationally Certified School Psychologist credential. Please join me in extending our congratulations to all NCSPs on this special anniversary. You can read more about the history of the NCSP, as well as get details on the future of the credential, at www.nasponline.org/publications/cq/41/7/life-and-times.aspx.
Join us February 18–21 in Washington, DC, for the NASP 2014 Annual Convention at www.nasponline.org/conventions. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for NASP Capitol Hill Day on Tuesday, February 18, and to be a mentor in the Mentoring Program. If you can’t make the convention, the Session Recording Packages feature up to 10.25 hours of NASP-, APA-, and NBCC-approved CPD credit and are available at https://nasp.inreachce.com/Search?category=6bf3ce65-f4a3-4a64-88d5-a2f4a8a317c4.
I’ll be in touch again soon. Until then, take care!
Sincerely,
Dr. Charlotte Wieck
NASP Delegate – IA