Oregon School Psychologists Association

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT NASP

by Peggy Berglund, NASP Delegate

December, 2007

Dear NASP Members,
I am pleased to share the latest updates on NASP member benefits with you.

The fall issue of ‘School Psychology Forum: Research In Practice’ is available at www.nasponline.org/publications/spf/index.aspx and has a positive psychology theme. This issue features articles on gratitude, the importance of strength-based assessment, the link between positive psychology and school-wide positive behavior support, and promoting strengths among culturally diverse youth in schools.

The latest issue of School Psychology Review: Practice and Policy Connections, is available at www.nasponline.org/publications/spr/sprsupplemental.aspx. The summary titled, ‘Study Indicates Importance of Social Support in Helping Children Cope With Bullying’ focuses on the practical implications of the research presented in a recent SPR article, ‘Social Support as a Moderator Between Victimization and Internalizing-Externalizing Distress From Bullying.’

NASP is offering a new Convention Schedule Planning Tool at www.nasponline.org/conventions/conventionplanner.aspx to help you make the most of your convention experience. This new feature allows you to search for the topics of greatest interest and create a printable, personalized planner. If you haven’t registered for the convention yet, you can use this new feature to explore offerings and see why this is a can’t-miss opportunity. Keep in mind that the early registration discount ends on Monday, January 7, so don’t delay.

Visit www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/childfund.aspx to find out about the Children’s Fund grants available exclusively to NASP members. TinyGrants offer $150 -$500 to help meet children’s basic or mental health needs, while Service Project Support Grants provide up to $2,500 for service projects that directly benefit children.

The NASP holiday e-card is available and provides you an easy way to send greetings to your colleagues this holiday season. To access this and other NASP e-cards, visit www.nasponline.org/membership/ecards/createecard_holiday.aspx.

I wish you and your family a happy holiday season and look forward to being in touch with you again in the new year.

Sincerely,

Peggy Berglund
OR Delegate

Upcoming Workshop: Response to Intervention – System Change and Service Delivery, February 28, 2008, Greater Tacoma convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402. Features Dr. Matthew Burns, Ph.D. (Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and the Program Coorddinator of the School Psychology Program at the University of Minnesota), and Ms. Amber Roderick-Landward, M.Ed. (Educational Specialist for the Utah State Educational Agency that provides professional development to Utah Schools). Fee is $199 for 7 hours of continuing professional development; groups of 5 or more may attend for $179 each. Even better – mention OSPA membership when your register and get a $20 discount! Click here for more information about the workshop. Be sure to say “thanks” to the sponsor, National CEU when you get a chance!