NASP FAQs - Convention

Frequently Asked Questions—Conventions and Conferences

When and where is the NASP 2011 Annual Convention being held?

The NASP 2011 Annual Convention will be held February 22–25, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Registration and housing will open on October 4, 2010. The convention dates and locations for future meetings also are available.

What is included in my convention registration fee?

Your convention registration fee includes admission to the keynote address, all special and featured sessions, more than 1,000 reviewed presentations (mini-skills, papers, symposia, posters, and PIEs), the Exhibit Hall, and the San Francisco welcome party. Listings of the educational sessions will be available on the Convention section of the NASP website by mid-January. Additional fees are required for optional NASP Convention Workshops, certain special events, and the audio recording packages.

Payment may be made by Visa/MasterCard, check, or money order only. Checks and money orders must be made payable to NASP, in U.S. dollars. Please note that NASP is unable to accept purchase orders. Please submit a separate registration form and payment for each individual attending the convention; checks covering more than one person’s registration will not be accepted.

How can I be a presenter at the Convention?

The online Call for Presentation Proposals is now available. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 16, 2010. Please download and read the instructions first, then proceed to the online submission system. Acceptance information will be made available to primary presenters by September 29, 2010. Please note all presenters are required to register for the convention by November 24, 2010.

Do I earn professional development credits for attending the convention?

Convention participants can earn continuing professional development (CPD) credits for attending most convention activities. The NASP 2011 Annual Convention offers 4 full days of educational sessions that are included in your registration fee, averaging 8 hours per day of CPD-eligible time. Additional CPD credit also is available by participating in optional NASP Convention Workshops that extend into the evening hours and on Saturday, February 26.

The San Francisco Convention will include a strand of advanced NASP-approved CPD sessions. Attendees of these CPD sessions will be eligible to receive a certificate of attendance documenting NASP-approved CPD credit. Participants who want documentation of attendance will need to sign in at the beginning of each session, stay for the entire session, and complete and submit an evaluation at the end of the session. The NASP-approved CPD sessions count toward the new NCSP requirement of NASP-approved credit for a portion of renewal CPD (Visit www.nasponline.org/certification for additional details.)This is an added value, as the NASP-approved CPD sessions are included with your convention registration fee!

Can I assist with the Annual Convention?

NASP is looking for individuals to serve as convention assistants and NASP Convention Workshop monitors to assist with various convention activities. All monitors and assistants must be current NASP members and must register for the convention before signing up as convention assistants or workshop monitors. Workshop monitors may participate in the workshop (and receive CPD credit) without paying the workshop fee. Individuals serving as workshop monitors do not need to register for the workshop they monitor once they have signed up for that monitor assignment. The time you provide as a convention assistant may count toward continuing professional development (CPD) hours, depending on your personal evaluation of the educational value of the experience. In appreciation of a minimum of 4–6 hours of service, a refund of $75 will be given to student convention assistants only. Convention assistant spots fill quickly on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Convention registration will open on October 4, 2010. Additional information will be available at that time on the NASP website. The electronic sign-up system for convention assistant and NASP Convention Workshop monitor slots will open on November 1, 2010.

Where can I find exhibitor and sponsorship information?

Reach nearly 6,000 school psychologists and related professionals by exhibiting at the 2011 Annual Convention. The exhibit dates are Wednesday, February 23–Friday, February 25, 2011. Additional Exhibit and Sponsorship Information is available on the Convention section of the NASP website. The exhibitor prospectus and application/contract will be available in late June 2010.

Will there be interview opportunities at the Convention?

The School Psychology Career Expo and NASP Candidate Interview Service are free and are available to NASP members only. The Career Expo takes place during the morning of Thursday, February 24 and offers an opportunity for NASP members to meet informally with employers. Employers will have interview sign-up sheets and may choose to schedule future interview appointments. The Candidate Interview Service offers 2 days of interviews (Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25) in a proctored setting. Interviews are conducted continuously and are usually limited to 30–45 minutes. Additional details, including the list of participating employers, will be available on the Convention section of the NASP website in mid-January.

How can I convince my supervisor that I should attend the Annual Convention?

Review the list of ten tips on convincing your supervisor that you should attend the convention.

When and where will the Summer Conferences be held this year?

The NASP 2010 Summer Conferences will be held July 12–14, 2010, in Denver, CO and July 26–28, 2010, in Nashville, TN.

Questions?

For general convention inquiries, please call the NASP Meetings and Conventions Department at (301) 347-1667, or (301) 347-1673, or e-mail convention@naspweb.org.


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	Frequently Asked Questions—Conventions and Conferences When and where is the NASP 2011 Annual Convention being held? The NASP 2011 Annual Convention will be held February 22–25, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Registration and housing will open on October 4, 2010. The convention dates and locations for future meetings also are available. What is included in my convention registration fee? Your convention registration fee includes admission to the keynote address, all special and featured sessions, more than 1,000 reviewed presentations (mini-skills, papers, symposia, posters, and PIEs), the Exhibit Hall, and the San Francisco welcome party. Listings of the educational sessions will be available on the Convention section of the NASP website by mid-January. Additional fees are required for optional NASP Convention Workshops, certain special events, and the audio recording packages. Payment may be made by Visa/MasterCard, check, or money order only. Checks and money orders must be made payable to NASP, in U.S. dollars. Please note that NASP is unable to accept purchase orders. Please submit a separate registration form and payment for each individual attending the convention; checks covering more than one person’s registration will not be accepted. How can I be a presenter at the Convention? The online Call for Presentation Proposals is now available. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 16, 2010. Please download and read the instructions first, then proceed to the online submission system. Acceptance information will be made available to primary presenters by September 29, 2010. Please note all presenters are required to register for the convention by November 24, 2010. Do I earn professional development credits for attending the convention? Convention participants can earn continuing professional development (CPD) credits for attending most convention activities. The NASP 2011 Annual Convention offers 4 full days of educational sessions that are included in your registration fee, averaging 8 hours per day of CPD-eligible time. Additional CPD credit also is available by participating in optional NASP Convention Workshops that extend into the evening hours and on Saturday, February 26. The San Francisco Convention will include a strand of advanced NASP-approved CPD sessions. Attendees of these CPD sessions will be eligible to receive a certificate of attendance documenting NASP-approved CPD credit. Participants who want documentation of attendance will need to sign in at the beginning of each session, stay for the entire session, and complete and submit an evaluation at the end of the session. The NASP-approved CPD sessions count toward the new NCSP requirement of NASP-approved credit for a portion of renewal CPD (Visit www.nasponline.org/certification for additional details.)This is an added value, as the NASP-approved CPD sessions are included with your convention registration fee! Can I assist with the Annual Convention? NASP is looking for individuals to serve as convention assistants and NASP Convention Workshop monitors to assist with various convention activities. All monitors and assistants must be current NASP members and must register for the convention before signing up as convention assistants or workshop monitors. Workshop monitors may participate in the workshop (and receive CPD credit) without paying the workshop fee. Individuals serving as workshop monitors do not need to register for the workshop they monitor once they have signed up for that monitor assignment. The time you provide as a convention assistant may count toward continuing professional development (CPD) hours, depending on your personal evaluation of the educational value of the experience. In appreciation of a minimum of 4–6 hours of service, a refund of $75 will be given to student convention assistants only. Convention assistant spots fill quickly on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Convention registration will open on October 4, 2010. Additional information will be available at that time on the NASP website. The electronic sign-up system for convention assistant and NASP Convention Workshop monitor slots will open on November 1, 2010. Where can I find exhibitor and sponsorship information? Reach nearly 6,000 school psychologists and related professionals by exhibiting at the 2011 Annual Convention. The exhibit dates are Wednesday, February 23–Friday, February 25, 2011. Additional Exhibit and Sponsorship Information is available on the Convention section of the NASP website. The exhibitor prospectus and application/contract will be available in late June 2010. Will there be interview opportunities at the Convention? The School Psychology Career Expo and NASP Candidate Interview Service are free and are available to NASP members only. The Career Expo takes place during the morning of Thursday, February 24 and offers an opportunity for NASP members to meet informally with employers. Employers will have interview sign-up sheets and may choose to schedule future interview appointments. The Candidate Interview Service offers 2 days of interviews (Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25) in a proctored setting. Interviews are conducted continuously and are usually limited to 30–45 minutes. Additional details, including the list of participating employers, will be available on the Convention section of the NASP website in mid-January. How can I convince my supervisor that I should attend the Annual Convention? Review the list of ten tips on convincing your supervisor that you should attend the convention. When and where will the Summer Conferences be held this year? The NASP 2010 Summer Conferences will be held July 12–14, 2010, in Denver, CO and July 26–28, 2010, in Nashville, TN. Questions? For general convention inquiries, please call the NASP Meetings and Conventions Department at (301) 347-1667, or (301) 347-1673, or e-mail convention@naspweb.org.