Fall is here and that means pumpkins, football, and the opening of convention registration!
IT’S TIME! Registration for the NASP 2014 Annual Convention is now open. Thousands of school psychologists will convene in Washington, DC, February 18–21, 2014, to update their skills, learn new strategies, and rediscover their love for the profession. Make sure you’re one of them! Get more details and register online at: www.nasponline.org/conventions. Register by November 20 to save $50!
School Psychology Awareness Week, November 11-15, 2013, this year focuses on the important aspects of successful teams and how these characteristics promote success in school and life. Mutual respect and recognition of others’ efforts are important to effective teams. Consider recognizing colleagues and other adults who contribute to your ‘team’ in making a difference for students with two easy to use resources, the Possibilities in Action Partner Program at www.nasponline.org/communications/spaw/2013/possibilities-in-action.aspx and our “We’re All In! Teams Work” e-postcard at www.nasponline.org/membership/ecards/create-spaw-2013.aspx.
As part of the White House’s National Dialogue on Mental Health, National PTA and NASP are excited to announce a joint webinar discussing mental health services in schools. The webinar, entitled ‘Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health: The Signs, Strategies, and Services Families and Schools Need’ is available for download here: www3.gotomeeting.com/register/273511726. This webinar is great for parents, school staff, and for presentations on mental health.
Get social with NASP by becoming a fan of the NASP Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/National-Association-of-School-Psychologists/175984588655 or Twitter at www.twitter.com/nasponline. Great information, photos, and updates for you to enjoy!
The Nominations and Elections Workgroup is seeking your input on questions that you would like them to pose to this year’s candidates for NASP President. This is your chance to have a part in guiding who will lead the association in the coming years. Submit your questions at elections@naspweb.org.
I look forward to sending you more news next month and I hope to see you in DC in February.
Sincerely,
Charlotte Wieck
NASP State Delegate – IA