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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT NASP

by Peggy Berglund, NASP Delegate

June, 2008

Dear NASP Members,

As the school year draws to a close, things at NASP continue to be very busy. I am pleased to share the latest updates with you.

I invite you to join fellow NASP members for an online event on the 'Delivery of Intensive Academic Interventions,' hosted by Dr. Matthew Burns beginning on June 9. During the week, you can interact with Dr. Burns, learn more about available resources, and share your experiences. The event will take place in the NASP online Communities, accessible at www.nasponline.org/communities/default.aspx If you have not visited the Communities, I encourage you to take a moment to consider the benefit of this interactive forum.

Mark your calendar for the next online event, June 30-July 3, hosted by Susan Swearer and Dorothy Espelage, on the topic of homophobia and bullying. This discussion will build on the research presented in the 'School Psychology Review,' arriving in your mailbox in late June, and will also take place in the NASP Communities.

NASP has expanded the number of Spanish handouts available online. Visit www.nasponline.org/resources/translations/index.aspx to see the growing list of materials translated into other languages.

NASP has just released a new edition of 'Professional Development and Supervision of School Psychologists: From Intern to Expert.' You can review the table of contents and a sample chapter on supervising consultation, and take advantage of the 20% discount offered to NASP members on most publications at www.nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts.aspx

I hope you will consider submitting a proposal for the NASP convention in Boston, February 24-28, 2009. By presenting at the convention, you enhance your own professional development and allow others to benefit from your research and/or experience. Visit www.nasponline.org/conventions/index.aspx today, as the submission deadlines are rapidly approaching.

NASP is also seeking volunteers to review proposals for the convention. This involves a commitment of about four hours anytime in mid-July through early August to review up to 30 proposals online. Each proposal is brief, and you are asked to evaluate them according to specific criteria. More detailed information is available at www.nasponline.org/conventions/2009conventionreviewers.aspx

There are also some new ways for you to take a more active role in NASP. Consider submitting a video on 'A Day in the Life of a School Psychologist' for NASP's YouTube page. Find out how you can use your creativity to show YouTube users around the world what it's like to be a school psychologist at www.nasponline.org/resources/youtubeapplication.aspx

Another great way to share your experiences is to consider writing a blog for NASP. NASP will launch three blogs later this year. The blogs will address early career, Response to Intervention, and school psychologists on the job. If you enjoy writing and would like to be considered, visit www.nasponline.org/resources/blogapplication.aspx for complete details.

It has been a pleasure serving as your NASP representative this year.

Sincerely,

Peggy Berglund, OR Delegate

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