Convention Events of Special Interest to Early Career Practitioners

The NASP Early Career Workgroup has reviewed the final convention program and selected sessions on professional issues that may be of particular interest to Early Career attendees.

Themes include the use of technology to enhance professional practice, systems change, obtaining certification/licensure, legal and professional issues, ethical decision making, relationships with administrators, promoting your role, networking sessions, leadership, and things they didn't teach you in graduate school.

Visit the convention webpage for more information on this year’s convention in Chicago.

Tuesday

Examining Implementation Processes of Sustainable Positive Behavior Support (PA175)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

California Healthy Kids Data: Implications for Culturally Responsive School-wide Interventions (PA236)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Expanding Opportunities to Promote Culturally Competent School Psychologists (PA430)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

Evaluating School Psychological Services Post-RTI Implementation (SY024)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

From Research to Practice: Initiating, Implementing and Institutionalizing IC Teams (SY013)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

PS/RtI Systems-Change Skills for School Psychologists: Building Consensus (MS179)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

Anger Management Training: What They DIDN’T Teach in Graduate School (WS03)
Tuesday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Mental Health Services in the Schools: A Public Health Approach (PA181)
Tuesday, March 2, 1:00-1:50 p.m.

Cyberbullying: Deterring Assault in a Digital Age (PA097)
Tuesday, March 2, 1:00-1:50 p.m.

H1N1 Flu: Issues for School Psychologists (SS19)
Tuesday, March 2, 1:00-2:20 p.m.

Maintaining Career Satisfaction for School Psychologists Through Self-Exploration (PA060)
Tuesday, March 2, 2:00-2:50 p.m.

Grade Retention As Perceived By Principals (PA182)
Tuesday, March 2, 2:00-2:50 p.m.

Red Cross Training: Foundations of Disaster Mental Health (SS06)
Tuesday, March 2, 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Advanced Workshop on Evaluating Children on the Autism Spectrum Through Authentic Conversations (WS15)
Tuesday, March 2, 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Methodological and Statistical Errors in Manuscripts Submitted for Publication And How To Avoid Them (SS32)
Tuesday, March 2, 2:30-3:50 p.m.

Advantages of Computerized-Adaptive Tests and Technology-Enhanced Progress Monitoring (PA170)
Tuesday, March 2, 3:00-3:50 p.m.

Innovative Psychological Services Websites: Responding to Teacher and Parent Needs (PA174)
Tuesday, March 2, 4:00-4:50 p.m.

National Public Policy Initiatives Supporting School Psychologists (SS29)
Tuesday, March 2, 4:00-5:20 p.m.

Enhancing FBAs & BIPs With iPod Touch / iPhone Applications (MS084)
Tuesday, March 2, 4:00-5:50 p.m.

School Newsletters: Informing Parents, Promoting Involvement, and Empowering High-Need Schools (PA254)
Tuesday, March 2, 5:00-5:50 p.m.

Wednesday

Intermediate Level Ethical Decision Making for School Psychologists (WS16)
Wednesday, March 3, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Peer Supervision in School Psychology: A Professional Life-Span Approach (PA166)
Wednesday, March 3, 8:30-9:20 a.m.

Establishing a Professional Development School in School Psychology (PA311)
Wednesday, March 3, 8:30-9:20 a.m.

Creating Effective Staff Development: A Leadership Role for School Psychologists (MS059)
Wednesday, March 3, 8:30-10:20 a.m.

Grassroots Advocacy to Promote Your School Psychological Agenda (SS22)
Wednesday, March 3, 2:30-3:50 p.m.

Developing Positive Working Relationships With Administrators (MS106)
Wednesday, March 3, 2:30-4:20 p.m.

Advanced Workshop on Ethical Decision Making for School Psychologists (WS21)
Wednesday, March 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Legal Issues Update: Implications for School Psychologists (WS23)
Wednesday, March 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Using Your Degree for Diplomacy: Putting Advocacy Into Action (SS07)
Wednesday, March 3, 3:00-4:20 p.m.

Bridging Research and Practice: Be the Hyphen! (PA408)
Wednesday, March 3, 3:30-4:20 p.m.

Promoting and Preserving School Psychology (SS33)
Wednesday, March 3, 3:30-4:50 p.m.

Advocating For an Expanded Role as a School Psychologist (PA414)
Wednesday, March 3, 4:30-5:20 p.m.

Thursday

NCSP Help Session: Preparing for the Praxis Exam in School Psychology (SS10)
Thursday, March 4, 8:00-9:20 a.m.

Essential Tools for Early Career School Psychologists (SS20)
Thursday, March 4, 9:30-10:50 a.m.

Obtaining the ABPP/Board Certification In School Psychology (SS03)
Thursday, March 4, 10:00-11:20 a.m.

School Psychologists’ Sense Of Efficacy For Consultation (PO243)
Thursday, March 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Implementing Systems Level Change Utilizing Needs Assessment and Collaborative Problem-Solving (PO254)
Thursday, March 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Assessing School Psychologists' Role Within Primary and Secondary Education Levels (PO154)
Thursday, March 4, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Special Education Due Process Hearings: Laws, Testimony, Ethics, Professional Blunders (MS090)
Thursday, March 4, 10:00-11:50 a.m.

NCSP Help for Applicants from Non-NASP-Approved programs (SS13)
Thursday, March 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Getting To Outcomes: Changing School Psychology’s Perspectives, Practices, and Preparation (PA198)
Thursday, March 4, 12:00-12:50 p.m.

Critical Elements of IEP Development and Implementation (SY047)
Thursday, March 4, 1:00-2:20 p.m.

International School Psychology From its Leaders Perspectives (SY061)
Thursday, March 4, 1:00-2:20 p.m.

NASP Town Hall Meeting: Competence and Opportunities for School Psychologists—Our Accomplishments And Next Steps For The Future (FS05)
Thursday, March 4, 1:30-2:50 p.m.

Careers in Academia: Perspectives and Insights From Junior Faculty (SY045)
Thursday, March 4, 2:30-3:50 p.m.

International School Psychology: Information Regarding School Psychology Around the World (SS02)
Thursday, March 4, 3:00-3:50 p.m.

How We Know Our Services Work: Evidence-Based Practice by School Psychologists (FS08)
Thursday, March 4, 3:00-4:20 p.m.

Identifying and Challenging Stigma in the Schools (PO095)
Thursday, March 4, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Best Practices In Promoting Competence of School Psychology Interns (SS36)
Thursday, March 4, 4:30-5:50 p.m.

Friday

The Best Practices Database: Supporting Evidence-Based Practice in Schools (PA216)
Friday, March 5, 8:00-8:50 a.m.

Supervision Interest Group Networking Session (IG09)
Friday, March 5, 8:00-9:50 a.m.

The School Psychologist and Behavior Analyst: Collaboration for Systems Change (MS180)
Friday, March 5, 8:00-9:50 a.m.

School Psychologists: Educational Leaders for Tomorrow (PO631)
Friday, March 5, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Balancing Work and Family: Implications for School Psychologists (PO598)
Friday, March 5, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Faulty Career Appraisals and Burnout Among School Psychologists (PO516)
Friday, March 5, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

This is Who We Are: Professional Identity Development (PO172)
Friday, March 5, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

How to Write for Communiqué (SS04)
Friday, March 5, 10:00-10:50 a.m.

Legal Competence of School Psychologists: Challenges and Professional Issues (SS39)
Friday, March 5, 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Communication Matters: Preserving and Promoting Your Role in a Tough Professional Climate (SS23)
Friday, March 5, 11:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Annual Meeting of the NASP Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Committee (MT04)
Friday, March 5, 11:00 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Bilingual School Psychologists Interest Group Networking Session (IG16)
Friday, March 5, 2:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

 

Please consult your final program at convention for exact times and locations.