Mission

The Oregon School Psychologists Association provides leadership in creating a brighter future for all Oregon children through professional affiliation, collaborative problem-solving, and best practices.

Services

Members of OSPA enjoy annual training conferences at reduced rates. We design these conferences to accomplish four goals: 1) Keep members' skills up to date with the latest evidence-based practices, 2) Provide Continuing Professional Development clock hours that are essential to license renewal, 3) Give all members - but particularly student members - a forum to present their research, and 4) Contribute to members' self-care plans by providing an opportunity for networking, camaraderie, and renewal.

Members receive a subscription to the "OSPA Bulletin," our official newsletter. Members who leave the state often maintain their memberships to continue their subscriptions to this valuable source of information and communication.

Members have access to electronic publishing. Designed specifically for their needs and convenience, this website maintains an archive of essential data, provides convenient on-line memebership applications and training conference registration, a web log (blog), and OSPATALK, the on-line listserver-based discussion group. Some information is available to the public, but only members have access to special features.

Members have the opportunity to participate in governance. The will of the membership ultimately determines what OSPA will accomplish. Conference topics, policies, procedures, the annual budget - all of these and more result from member volunteerism. Whether you have an hour per year, an hour per month, or an hour per day to contribute, please step forward and participate in the improvement of the profession. OSPA can match your talents with a critical task that gives you the satisfaction of accomplishment!

News and Announcements

The Oregon Department of Education has an opening for people who understand assessment and systems. Click the Jobs link in the navigation bar to your left.

OSPA Spring 2008 Conference: Information and on-line registration is available on this website through April 15. Click on the "Conference Info" tab in the navigation bar on the left of your screen.

Free Advertising for Oregon School Psychologists Positions on OSPA Website: If your school district is trying to hire a school psychologist, you can place your announcement on this website free of charge. Send a short email with the details to webmaster@ospaonline.com.

Upcoming Workshop: The Clackamas County Sheriffs Office and the 2008 Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit offers early registration discounts and scholarships. For more information contact Julie L. Smith, Conference Coordinator, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, 2223 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045. Office 503-353-4630; Cell 503-969-2502; Fax 503-353-4646. Find even more at www.ChildAbuseSummit.com

Send your news and announcements to webmaster@ospaonline.com!