Feb. is Autoimmune Encephalitis Awareness Month. Treatable if caught early, AE is confusing & often misdiagnosed. My family continues to be profoundly affected by AE. School psychs, please be watchful as you support kids. #BrainOnFire National Association of School Psychologists cureus.com/articles/13072…

#DevilsThumbFire from MeadowRidge

Hopeful news about this nearby fire. Grateful for all the efforts to contain it.

NASP excited to share the 2023 National School Psychology Week (NSPW) theme “Let’s Grow Together." You can now download a copy of the 2023 poster and see more details about the theme and NSPW resources! bit.ly/2OCz7Sl

Only a few more days until I get to spend time with school psychologists from across the country and to learn from the best about strategies for advocacy. This year’s topic is powerful and I’m excited to be a part of it!!

What a privilege it was today to advocate for youth mental health and civil rights for all kids. National Association of School Psychologists knocked it out of the park with #PPI2023. #NASPAdvocates

Thank you @IndigScholar and colleagues for sharing and contributing to my growth. I learned so much, and recommend that all school psychs and educators listen to this podcast in its entirety. Brilliant and so needed. National Association of School Psychologists

Today we begin National School Psychology Week! Thank you to all the school psychs out there pouring your hearts and energy into your work. Today, take a moment to reflect on your own growth; what’s most important to you and how can that enhance your practice? #SchoolPsychWeek

This week, I will put the Assault Weapons Ban on the Senate floor. After I led the passage of the Brady Bill and the Assault Weapons Ban 30 years ago, America saw a decrease in mass shootings and gun deaths. We must stand with the American people and against the gun lobby.

NASP is proud to announce Dr. Wendy Price has been named the School Psychologist of the Year, and Dr. Stephen Brock has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Join us in congratulating to Wendy and Stephen! bit.ly/3RbkQMD

Please be part of the solution to gun violence, and urge Congress to take this action.

A future scholar could be setting a resolution right now to apply to #schoolpsych programs. Your donation to the NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program could be the assistance they need to finish their degree. Donate today: bit.ly/3TblTyB

Excellent resources for promoting safe and supportive schools, an emphasis that helps all kids to succeed.

Congratulations!!

Proud to represent NASP as a ribbon-cutter as The Reading League launched the Curriculum Navigation Reports today! This much needed resource guides decision makers toward evidence-aligned reading instruction. Kudos, TRL! #TRLCurrReports thereadingleague.org

Excellent article highlighting the importance of belonging and school climate - featuring several school psych thought leaders including the great Janine Jones.

Sending a long overdue THANK YOU to the wonderful School Psyched Crew for having me on your podcast! I loved chatting with you!!!

Sharing this Ted Talk made by my amazing friend Susan, whose vision and collaboration have resulted in the initiation of competency courts in CO - so needed by our most vulnerable citizens, including those with intellectual and mental health challenges. youtube.com/watch?v=HHGHmR…

NASP believes that all youth should have equal opportunities to benefit from educational and mental health services. See these resources for supporting LGBTQ+ students this Pride Month and throughout the year. nasponline.org/lgbtqi2-s

Psychological research about the impacts of heat on cognition, emotion, and behavior is growing - adding urgency to efforts at mitigation and intervention. Children are particularly vulnerable to the impacts. apa.org/monitor/2024/0….