California Association of School Psychologists

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor the brave individuals who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. Let's celebrate their resilience with heartfelt thank-yous and moments of reflection.

For today's #SchoolPsychWeek theme, we invite you to explore your connections! Reflect on the relationships that support your practice. Use the CASP School Psychology Week 2024 social media toolkit to enhance these networks and share your collaboration highlights. https://ow.ly/Uxfe50U2yvh

Happy School Psychology Week (SPW)! This year’s theme, “Spark Discovery,” recognizes the essential role school psychologists play in helping students, families, and communities explore new ideas, advocate for change, and embrace growth. Each day this week, we’ll focus on a unique theme to honor the work of school psychologists and inspire new possibilities in our field. Join us in celebrating the impact of your profession by utilizing our 2024 SPW social media toolkit, and be sure to tag CASP and use #SchoolPsychWeek! https://ow.ly/NapF50U2yyi

We’re excited to share our membership commercial, a heartfelt glimpse into what makes CASP such a valuable community for professionals like you! Watch and see how CASP supports and amplifies your work in school psychology, providing invaluable resources, community, and advocacy. Special thanks to the Elk Grove Regional Association of School Psychologists and Ventura County Association of School Psychologists for their generous support in making this video possible. Their contributions have helped us bring our mission to life—empowering school psychologists across California! https://ow.ly/moEN50TXtnU

Looking for ways to help students process current events? NASP offers a free resource packed with recommendations for parents, educators, and caregivers to guide students through navigating political moments. Check it out now on our website: https://ow.ly/vAil50U2uFj

Happy #TBT! CASPCON24 was a tremendous success, thanks to the incredible contributions of everyone who attended, supported, and participated! It was inspiring to see so many dedicated school psychologists across California coming together to learn, connect, and grow in our shared field. We invite you to share your favorite moments from the convention to keep the energy and memories alive! Tag CASP on social media and use the hashtag #CASPCON24 to connect with colleagues and relive the event’s highlights. Thank you once again for being a part of CASPCON24—your passion and participation made it unforgettable!

(From our colleagues at OCDE) Planning for the California MTSS 2025 Professional Learning Institute (PLI) is underway and we are looking for presenters to share their knowledge and expertise through engaging breakout sessions that focus on promoting excellence, equity, and access for all learners through the California MTSS Framework and the California Department of Education's School Conditions and Climate Work Group Recommendation Framework (CCWG). The CA MTSS 2025 PLI is scheduled for July 22-24, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Please be sure to save the date! This year’s conference theme is Unite, Empower, Impact. All CA MTSS 2025 PLI breakout sessions will be 75 minutes in length and should include interactive activities to build capacity to implement equitable practices that enhance the whole child through academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health support. The due date for presenters to submit a proposal is November 17, 2024. For questions and more information, please contact the CA MTSS PLI Planning Team at [email protected].

🎉🏆 A big congratulations to our 2024 CASP Convention Award Winners and Scholarship Recipients, celebrated at this year's Awards Lunch during #CASPCON24! 🏆🎉 We are proud to honor the exceptional work of these dedicated professionals: 🌟 Outstanding School Psychologist Award Recipients: Armando Fernandez, Region X Angela Weedn, Region IX Amy Smith, Region VIII 🎓 California Cultural Linguistic Diversity Scholarship Recipient: Laura To 💡 California School Psychology Foundation Mini-Grant Recipient: Noheli Ugo Your commitment to advancing the field and supporting students across California is truly inspiring! 💪📚 A special thank you to the Ventura County Association of School Psychologists for sponsoring the beautiful floral centerpieces for the luncheon! 🌸✨ Your generosity helped make this celebration even more special. Let’s continue to celebrate the incredible contributions of these honorees! 👏✨

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