National Psychology Week is here!🥳
Time to foster personal growth and achievement, recognize the outstanding contributions of staff and students, and spread awareness of school psychologists’ role in helping children thrive!
Tips/Resources bit.ly/2OCz7Sl#SPAW2020
Today's #SPAW2020 "A" theme is Awareness. The professional conditions and systems within which school psychologists work determine the scope/efficiency of service delivery. The NASP Practice Model defines how systems support comprehensive service delivery: bit.ly/3eOeuiv
Regardless of the outcome of the 2020 election, we have much to do to heal and move forward as a nation. Our statement provides recommendations for how educators and other adults can support children and youth in the days and months ahead: bit.ly/31W6AOP#NASPadvocates
Our Government and Professional Relations committee created a Voter Education Guide to provide you with information about the voting rules and processes in your state and how to find out what issues will be on your ballot: bit.ly/3dC5NY8#NASPadvocates
Diversity in the profession of school psychology has been a consistent issue. To better serve our students, it is critical that we as a field, are sure to promote diversity & racial/ethnic justice. Take a look at these astonishing facts!
Advancing social justice is a NASP strategic goal and an ethical principle for school psychologists who serve on the frontlines of advocacy for all children. Each of us has a role in ending racism and violence in this country.
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We stand in solidarity with the protests that have swept the US after the murder of George Floyd. We will take this day to reflect on things we need to learn to better support the cause. #BlackOutTuesday
Dr. Richardson, Margaret and Alex presented at the TASP Community of Practice meeting Tuesday night! Their topic was executive functioning skills; specifically, what they are, how to assess them, and some interventions to help the students who have these deficits.
According to @usnews#schoolpsychologists ranks🥈 in Best Social Services Jobs. Jobs are ranked according to their ability to offer an elusive mix of factors. Where school psychologists rank in the Best 100 Jobs in the U.S. may shock you ➡ bit.ly/2R11ADm#NASPadvocates
@UTKSchool_Psych Congratulations UTK School Psychologists! You are entering a profession that will bring you tremendous satisfaction! Current practitioners also look forward to what you have to share as you enter our workforce! Your TASP President
Presented at the TASP fall conference earlier this week 🤓 My research received a 2nd place award from the practitioners in attendance! I learned a lot and met many new people, and I can’t wait to do it all again at Midsouth next year!