The mission of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. This is accomplished through state-of-the-art research and training, advocacy, ongoing program evaluation, and caring professional service.

Membership Information

There are currently over 21,000 members of NASP. The organization offers six types of annual membership, listed briefly below.
 

Regular - $110.00 (open to trained and credentialed school psychologists)

Common Address - $85.00 (open to those sharing an address with a regular member)

Student - $32.00 (open to those enrolled at least half-time, and not employed full time)

International - $125.00 (open to those eligible for regular membership, living overseas)

Retired - $40.00 (open to former members now in retirement)

Associate Member - $110.00 (non-voting membership open to NASP supporters)
 

Publications

As a member of NASP, you will receive the 32-page newspaper, Communiqué, 8 times yearly. This publication includes the latest news, events, innovative practices, legislative developments, parent/teacher handouts, book and test reviews, employment notices, and more. You will also receive the quarterly School Psychology Review - the world's second largest psychology journal - containing the best in theory, research, and opinion related to your profession. Both publications are enormously helpful in keeping students up to date in the field of school psychology! As an added bonus, NASP extends to its membership discounts on professional books, brochures and educational material. Catalogues are mailed to members, and can also be accessed via the NASP website.

Meetings

NASP holds an annual convention attended by members across the country. The convention is an exciting place to meet colleagues and discuss important issues. The convention offers a wealth of workshops, presentations and exhibits on a variety of topics. The 33rd annual NASP convention will be held from April 17th through 21st, 2001 in Washington, D.C.  For more information, visit the convention website.

Online Services
 

Web site - NASP hosts a sophisticated web site that provides information about the organization, membership information, publication information, and more! It is a must see at http://www.naspweb.org.

(APA Bylaws 1.1) The object of the American Psychological Association shall be to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting human welfare by

Membership Information

There are over 155,000 members of the American Psychological Association to date. APA offers five types of membership, listed briefly below.
 

APA Member - $54.00 (open to those holding a doctoral degree in psychology)

Associate Member - $77.00 (open to those with a master's degree in psychology or with at least two years of graduate study in psychology)

International Affiliate - $27.00 (open to psychologists outside of the US and Canada)

Student Affiliate - graduate $35.00, undergraduate $27.00 (open to graduate and undergraduate students taking coursework in psychology)

High School Teacher Affiliate - $32.00
 

Publications

As a member of APA, you will receive the APA Monitor, a monthly newspaper focusing on current issues in the field of psychology. Membership also entitles you to a subscription to the American Psychologist, a professional journal containing research articles and special topics. Both are useful vehicles for keeping the busy graduate student current in the field of psychology. APA membership also offers discounts on subscriptions to 47 professional journals, as well as on a large collection of books, brochures, and educational materials vital to practice in today's field of psychology.

Meetings

 The APA holds a national convention annually that includes presentations, workshops and symposia relevant to the current practice of psychology. The 108^th annual APA convention will be held August 4^th  through the 8th , 2000 in Washington, DC.  For more information about this exciting opportunity, please visit the web site.

Online Services
 

Web site - APA hosts an incredible web site that is chock-full of information pertinent to school psychologists. Besides offering a information about APA, there are also important links to other web sources. For a glimpse, visit http://www.apa.org - make sure you bookmark this one!

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) was founded in 1988 by two graduate students interested in recognizing the needs and interests of psychology students. Its purpose is to represent your needs, interests, and stake in your professional future. When you join APA as a student affiliate, you automatically become a member of this large organization - there are over 31,000 members! Along with the other benefits of APA membership, as a member of APAGS, you will receive a quarterly APAGS newsletter that contains information about current APAGS involvement and future activities. Involvement in this organization is vital to graduate students who want to be informed of the latest call for papers and training opportunities! For more information about APAGS, visit their site.

Mission Statement

The ultimate goal of all Division activity is the enhancement of the status of children, youth, and adults as learners and productive citizens in schools, families, and communities. The objectives of the Division of School Psychology are:

Membership within Division 16 is open to, but not limited to, members of APA. There are three categories of membership, listed briefly below:
 

Professional Affiliate - $50.00 annually (open to credentialed school psychologists and other psychologists not members of APA)

Associate Member, Full Member, Fellows - $35.00 annually (open to associate members, full members and fellows of APA)

Student in School Psychology Affiliate - $25.00 annually (must be enrolled in a psychology program and receive the endorsement of a faculty member who is a member of APA)
 

Publications

Membership in Division 16 entitles you to receive the School Psychology Quarterly - a useful professional journal - and a quarterly newsletter, The School Psychologist. Both publications are valuable to those practicing in the field, as well as students who want to keep abreast of current issues in school psychology. Membership in Division 16 will also provide valuable discounts on practitioner guides and informational series.

Meetings

Members of Division 16 meet annually at the APA National Convention. This year's convention will be held in Washington, DC from August 4^th - August 8^th.

Online Services
 

Web Site - The Division 16 of APA - Division of School Psychology hosts a web site that contains information regarding the organization and current activities. To access this valuable information, please visit their web site. Remember to bookmark this site!

Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) is the graduate student organization linked to Division 16. Student Affiliate Membership status in Division 16 will automatically register you as a member of SASP. The purpose of SASP is to create meaningful interaction among graduate students in school psychology, so as to provide a forum for professional discussion as well as access to an informational network.
 

SASP Listserve - For access to information regarding calls for papers, scholarship info, and interaction with graduate students in school psychology across the country, sign up for the SASP Listserve. To subscribe, send a message to listserv@lists.apa.org, leaving the subject line blank. In the message area, type the following: sub SASP-D16 <first name> <last name> . You will be sent electronic verification, along with general guidelines for using the listserve. To unsubscribe, send a message to listserv@lists.apa.org with the message: signoff sasp-d16.

SASP Online - Check out the latest on SASP on their newly designed web site!

Common Address Member - $60.00 annually (open to those living at the same address with a full member)

Retired/Unemployed Member - $20.00 annually (open to those retirees who would otherwise be eligible for full membership)

Intern Member - $25.00 annually (open to those employed as an intern school psychologist)

Affiliate Member - $35.00 annually (open to those with a professional interest in school psychology, but who are not otherwise eligible for membership)

Student Member - $10.00 annually (open to those enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours in a university program, and not employed full-time)

Full-First Year Post Intern - $60.00 annually

Listserve - OSPA offers a free service to its members in the form of an organizational listserve. The listserve is for those members who rely on e-mail for professional communication, and offers a convenient way to converse and share "late-breaking" news. Messages placed on the listserve are sent to all members who are subscribed. The listserve is a great way to find out about job openings, current events, and to get important legislative updates. To subscribe, send an e-mail to listproc@list.educ.kent.edu. Leave the subject field of the message blank, and after a blank line in the message section of the body, type: subscribe <OSPA> <your real name>. The listserve will then send a subscription confirmation via e-mail with information regarding the listserve address, postings, and technical support.

OSPA Legislative Network (OSPAN) - OSPA is an organization with considerable legislative involvement. Legislative updates are sent out regularly on the listserve, and the efforts of Ann Brennan have secured a network of school psychologists and legislators. To find out more about how to become a vital link in this network, contact Ann Brennan.

Associate Membership - $10.00 (for interns and those not working in the field)
 

(CASP Constitution 2.1-2.4) The purpose of this Association shall be to serve the mental health and educational needs of children. The Association shall actively promote the interests of school psychology in the schools and in the community. The Association shall encourage and promote the professional growth and the advancement of the professional standards of school psychologists by encouraging research in those areas relative in the field of school psychology. The Association shall maintain contact with state and national school psychology organizations, other organizations of similar intent, in order to provide the membership with information relative to state and national developments in the field of school psychology.

Membership Information

CASP offers five types of membership, listed briefly below.
 

Member - $20.00

Intern - $10.00

Student - $5.00

Associate - $10.00

Retired - $5.00
 

Publications

As a member of CASP, you will receive the organizational newsletter, Caspline, which includes general information, announcements, and highlights from relevant organizational meetings.

Meetings

CASP holds one annual business meeting, usually in January. Special presentations and meetings are offered throughout the year, as a member, you will receive notifications in the mail.

Contact Information
 

The purpose of the organization is to present school psychology graduate students as a unified body in order to discuss issues and concerns that affect students, both professional and academic; to provide opportunities to develop and nurture leadership skills; to allow student mentorship and occasions for sharing relevant resources; to foster professionalism during training; to institute a means to affect changes within the department/program; to sponsor speakers and extra-curricular training; to establish links with professional organizations and school psychology professionals in the community; and to afford networking opportunities for school psychology graduate students.

Membership Information

Membership is open to those enrolled with a minimum of 3 credit hours as a graduate student in the school psychology program in the College of Education at Kent State University. Affiliated membership is open to those enrolled with less than 3 credit hours in the Kent State school psychology program. At this time, there are no dues for membership.

Publications

GOSPS publishes an electronic newsletter twice yearly, during the fall and spring semesters. This newsletter contains committee updates, liaison updates, and program information. Also included in the newsletter are announcements for meetings, activities, and future speakers. The GOSPS newsletter is distributed via e-mail to all graduate students in the school psychology program at Kent State University.

Meetings

GOSPS meets at least once per semester, and hosts speakers and events relevant to students training in the field of school psychology. Announcements of meeting times are transmitted via e-mail to the school psychology distribution list. GOSPS also sponsors a social events to allow students an opportunity to mingle and unwind.

The members of the Executive Committee of GOSPS always welcome your inquiries! The EC for the 2000-01 academic year is: