Featured Resources
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Helping Children After A Natural Disaster
Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall soon. If you and your students are in the path, consider downloading our Guidance at a Glance with recommendations for supporting children in the wake of natural disasters.
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NASP 2025 Election Candidates
Visit the elections webpage to learn about the candidates for NASP president-elect, treasurer, and delegate. Register to hear the president-elect candidates speak during a live moderated candidate forum on Wednesday October 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Stay Informed
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NASP Welcomes Executive Order on Active Shooter Drills in Schools
NASP welcomes the Biden administration’s executive order directing the development of guidance to create, implement, and evaluate active shooter drills. It is imperative that the departments engage school psychologists and other experts in developing recommendations.
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Fostering Connections With Hispanic/Latiné Students
In this month’s Communiqué we highlight the work of three practitioners who exemplify how school psychologists can apply knowledge of relevant risk and protective factors to address the unique challenges faced by Hispanic/Latiné students.
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School-Based Mental Health Services Under the IDEA
School psychologists and their educational teams must use tools provided through the IDEA to support the growth and well-being of students. This Closer Look blog outlines six steps for securing school-based mental health services through IEP and the related case law.
Get Engaged
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New Webinars: Visit the Online Learning Center
Fall webinars are here! If you’re interested in developing your skills around practices for children with intellectual disabilities, fair and equitable assessment of diverse populations, and coordinated care for eating disorders, the upcoming webinars are for you.
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New Virtual Posters
September virtual posters are here! Check out new school psychology research on topics like ADHD, burnout, suicide prevention programs, therapy dogs, refugee students, and more. Remember to check back regularly as new posters are added each month!
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Latest Demographics Report
Each year NASP collects member demographics to help assess the diversity of the profession. In spring 2024, these demographic questions expanded and a more inclusive set of options when selecting gender identity.
About NASP
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) represents and supports the profession of school psychology by advancing effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior and mental health, and by maintaining essential standards for ethics and practice. Read more
NASP Practice Model
The NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services, also known as the NASP Practice Model, represents NASP’s official policy regarding the delivery of school psychological services. The model was updated as part of the NASP 2020 Professional Standards revision and builds on the success of the 2010 standards in advancing the comprehensive role of school psychologists across the country.