It is September in Iowa and it is always hot when school starts. Nevertheless, I hope your school year is going well. I would like to share some resources available to NASP members that will help you in your work.

The September issue of Communiqué is now available online! Visit www.nasponline.org/publications/cq/index.aspx?vol=43&issue=1 to learn about school-based service delivery to homeless students, why evidence-based interventions are necessary but not sufficient, and more.

Think ahead for School Psychology Awareness Week, November 10–14. Our theme, “Strive. Grow. Thrive!” offers an opportunity to promote the many ways that students can learn and grow, and how school psychologists can help. Download the poster image, adaptable resources, letterhead, notecard, activity suggestions, and resources at www.nasponline.org/communications/spaw/index.aspx.

There is still time to save on the new edition of Best Practices in School Psychology at www.nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts/N1405.aspx. The latest edition outlines the most current, relevant, and valued information necessary for competent delivery of school psychological services. You can choose to purchase individual volumes or save by buying the four volume set. Members save $110 off the list price on the four volume set. Hurry—This offer only extends through September 17!

The first webinar this fall through NASP’s Online Learning Center is just $10 for NASP members! Join us on September 17 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for “Supporting Students Who Live in Foster Care.” Register at https://nasp.inreachce.com/Details?resultsPage=1&sortBy=&mediaType=bae80c37-9ab1-49da-b01a-1b5db926a477&groupId=0a13b2d4-7a5d-4658-8169-019bb2c5666d. Please also join us on October 16 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for the webinar “Creating Systems Change Through Universal Social–Emotional Screening.” Register at https://nasp.inreachce.com/Details?resultsPage=1&sortBy=&mediaType=bae80c37-9ab1-49da-b01a-1b5db926a477&groupId=7e1d1a6b-2aa2-4b03-a7d8-0bacb98e0ba5.

Would you like to go to wonderful, warm Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida? Do you want to join thousands of school psychologists who will be updating their skills and revitalizing their practice? This year’s annual convention will be in beautiful, sunny Orlando. Mark your calendar—Registration opens October 1! Learn more at www.nasponline.org/conventions/2015.

I look forward to sending you more news as the year continues. Thank you for being a NASP member and for supporting our profession.

Sincerely,

Kit Gerken, Ph.D., NCSP
NASP Delegate – IA

August in Iowa!

The corn looks good, it is hot, and it is almost time to return to school (all levels). Here are some resources you might find helpful:

As we launch into the 2014–2015 school year, you will want to see NASP’s back-to-school resources available at www.nasponline.org/families/index.aspx#back.

The NASP Communities are a place for members to ask questions and share ideas. You can connect with your colleagues from across the country in the NASP Member Exchange, or participate in up to 28 Interest Groups organized around the topics that most affect your professional life. Get started today at http://communities.nasponline.org. If you would like additional assistance with getting set up or posting a message, please e-mail Lauren Blackwell at lblackwell@naspweb.org. She’ll be happy to help!

The new edition of Best Practices in School Psychology is here! The latest edition of this professional staple outlines the most current, relevant, and valued information necessary for competent delivery of school psychological services. The new edition features an expanded focus on multitiered, problem-solving, and evidence-based approaches, and is available at www.nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts/N1405.aspx. You can choose to purchase individual volumes or save by buying the four volume set. Plus, take advantage of special introductory pricing on the four volume set for a limited time.

PREPaRE has just been added to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center Best Practices website at http://www.sprc.org/bpr/section-III/prepare-school-crisis-prevention-and-intervention-training-curriculum-2nd-edition. This is another important national recognition that PREPaRE provides the framework and knowledge base for school crisis teams to prevent and respond to a range of crises, including suicide.

Do you need to know more about barriers to education for students in foster care and how to advocate on their behalf? Join us on September 17 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for the webinar “Supporting Students Who Live in Foster Care” with experts Tracey Scherr, PhD, NCSP, and Brenda Kabler, MS, NCSP, who will be answering your questions about how to effectively support these students. You’ll earn 1 hour of documented NASP- and APA-approved CPD, and member registration is just $10!
https://nasp.inreachce.com/Details?resultsPage=1&sortBy=&mediaType=bae80c37-9ab1-49da-b01a-1b5db926a477&groupId=0a13b2d4-7a5d-4658-8169-019bb2c5666d

I look forward to sharing more NASP news with you as we move through the year. Have a wonderful August!

Sincerely,

Kit Gerken, Ph.D.,   NCSP
NASP Delegate – IA