I have some news. I’m not moving & nothing is changing professionally for me, but I have the new honor of being affiliated with Boston University. It’s consistent w my general professional approach of working w & among people you like & admire. @DavidJChard SpringMath

It's #PrideMonth2021! We’re proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ students in and out of the classroom. School psychologists are called to be allies and advocates of their students. Join us this month as we share resources, strategies, and advocacy opportunities that uplift LGBTQ+ students.

Fully implementing the NASP Practice Model helps ensure maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of school psychological services in schools nationwide. Our brochure can help you advocate for its adoption in your district. bit.ly/3jWMaPq #ItsWhatWeDo #NASPadvocates

Have you started planning for back to school? Take a look at our National School Psychology Week resources to plan ahead. bit.ly/3exDJFF

Good morning, Macomb and Oakland county Psychs! This morning, we are learning about “The Power of One: Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ+ Students” from Tracy Hobbs and Cannava (she/her) very excited about this opportunity to learn 🏳️‍🌈

Today is part two of our virtual conference with Cannava (she/her) and Tracy Hobbs, “Beyond the Rainbow: School-Based Mental Health Supports for LGBTQ+ Youth”. #MSCPA #macstclairpsych 🏳️‍🌈

Our hearts are broken to learn of the shooting at Oxford High School. Acts of violence create concern across school communities. Please refer to our tips for supporting your schools in response to this event. nasponline.org/resources-and-…

A resource for caregivers as we navigate how to support each other in the days ahead. #oxfordstrong nasponline.org/resources-and-…

We are looking forward to a morning of learning with Dr. Byron McClure, Dr. McClure, as he presents on “A Strength Based Approach to SEL”. #macstclairpsych #schoolpsychology #PD #MSCPA

A key takeaway from today: turning ‘what’s wrong’ to ‘what’s strong’!!! Dr. Byron McClure

MSCPA Yes!!!

We hope everyone’s school year is off to a great start! We sent out the MSCPA conference line up yesterday. Registration is due by October 1st. We are excited to see members in person for two of the conferences this year! #macstclrpsych #schoolpsychology

This article was recently featured in the The Macomb Daily what are your thoughts? abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/k…

Excited to be back for our first in person training since 2020. Today’s topic is ‘Comprehensive School Suicide Prevention’ with Dr. Dr. Stephen E. Brock. Thank you all who were able to be here today. Oakland Schools

Learning all about executive functioning strategies from Dr. Rebecca Branstetter at National Association of School Psychologists!! Who wants to see her present at MSCPA next year?!

Our final training of the year will be held tomorrow, April 12th, at the MISD with speaker Dr. Laura Hutchison. She will be presenting on: ‘Play Therapy 101: Importance of play, the foundations of play therapy & some practical applications’. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you are interested in learning more about play therapy before or after the presentation, our speaker has suggested the following resources: a4pt.org/page/WhyPlayTh… a.co/d/iaMKjGi a.co/d/2pB2nYY a.co/d/0D0rWCK a.co/d/9NvNZ5n

It is imperative that our members voice the importance of maintaining the ability for specialist level school psychologists to use the title “school psychologist” in any revision of the Model Act. Go to apps.apa.org/APACommentingP… to submit a comment to advocate for this exemption!

Couple of date changes: CARE presentation on FAS/Substance Use will be 5/8 9am-1pm virtually. FBI presentation on Human Trafficking will now be on 5/20 8:30-11:45am virtually.

“Human Trafficking” virtual training presented by the FBI on Monday, May 20, 2024, beginning at 8:30am!