I am in Washington, DC this week, attending the Delegate Assembly with NASP leaders from across the country. It has been a busy and exciting year at NASP. I wanted to share some of our proudest accomplishments with you.

This year, our Delegate Assembly approved three new NASP position statements and the NASP 2010 Professional Standards. You will be hearing more on the standards and related Practice Model in the coming months. Also, critical to the identity and practice of school psychologists, NASP advocated for the retention of the school psychologist exemption in APA’s Model Act for State Licensure of Psychologists. Thanks to your help, the 2010 Model Act continues to recognize the authority of state education agencies to credential and title school psychologists.
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The school year is coming to an end, but things at NASP continue to be very busy. I am pleased to share the latest updates with you.

The NASP membership year comes to an end on June 30. If you have not already done so, please renew your membership at www.nasponline.org today. Through June 30, you can choose to pay your membership dues online in three monthly installment payments. Learn more at www.nasponline.org/membership/duesinstallments.aspx

The new NASP 2010 standards, which were adopted by the Delegate Assembly in March, are now available online. Visit www.nasponline.org/standards/2010standards.aspx to review the standards on graduate preparation, credentialing, ethics, and model for comprehensive services. You can also keep an eye out in the June 2010 issue of School Psychology Review for the ethical principles and model for comprehensive services standards.
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I am writing to you from the NASP 2010 Annual Convention in Chicago. This year, more than 5,700 of our colleagues have come together to hear fresh ideas and the latest research, interact with one another, and enjoy the city of Chicago. Whether you are here at the convention or are unable to attend this year, you can review the handouts for many of the convention sessions at www.nasponline.org/conventions/2010conventionhandouts.aspx

In addition, this year you can keep in touch with the convention experience by signing up for the NASP convention Facebook page, Twitter feed, and blog to receive updates on convention happenings, feedback from attendees, and daily highlights. Check outwww.nasponline.org/conventions/naspconventionlinks.aspx for more information. Don’t forget to add your comments!
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