Featured Resources
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Elections Self-Nominations
Self-nominations are now being accepted for president-elect, treasurer, and 17 delegates. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, September 15. Voting takes place in January 2025 for positions starting July 1, 2025.
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Talking to Children About Violence
News of violence in schools can confuse and frighten children and youth. NASP has tips for talking to students about school violence on our website and in a printable Guidance at a Glance.
Stay Informed
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Preventing Suicide: Tips for Parents & Educators
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Share this important resource with educators and families in your schools so that they can be informed about risk factors and warning signs for suicide.
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SROs and School Climate
The employment of school resource officers (SROs) has been a controversial topic in recent years. This article provides an overview of the research regarding SROs’ effects on students, as well as ways school psychologists can advocate for and promote positive practices.
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Mental Health and School Safety
This podcast deals with how we’re integrating mental health and school safety within the school environment. It addresses the importance of that integration and answers the question: do we see a broader shift in education to this more holistic understanding of well-being?
Get Engaged
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SPR Call for Manuscripts
SPR invites scholars to submit manuscripts for upcoming Special Topic sections. These address critical issues in the field and are designed to advance both practice and research. A variety of scholarly manuscript types are sought covering six special topics.
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Mentorship Program Now Open
If you have a passion for building professional connections, this is your opportunity to join a supportive group. Register by September 16 to benefit from rich conversations and expand your professional network!
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New Webinars: Visit the Online Learning Center
Fall webinars are here! If you’re interested in developing your skills around practices for children with intellectual disabilities, fair and equitable assessment of diverse populations, and coordinated care for eating disorders, the upcoming webinars are for you.
About NASP
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) represents and supports the profession of school psychology by advancing effective practices to improve students' learning, behavior and mental health, and by maintaining essential standards for ethics and practice. Read more
NASP Practice Model
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The NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services, also known as the NASP Practice Model, represents NASP’s official policy regarding the delivery of school psychological services. The model was updated as part of the NASP 2020 Professional Standards revision and builds on the success of the 2010 standards in advancing the comprehensive role of school psychologists across the country.