Member Benefits
Your membership helps support the entire school psychology profession and enables school psychologists to support all children and families recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. This would not be possible without your contributions.
Membership gives you access to resources, discounted professional development, the latest news and research in the profession, and the ability to connect with a network of 24,500 colleagues.
Note. Join/renew now for benefits through June 30, 2023.
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"Ask the Experts" COVID-19 Webinars
In the COVID-19 Resource Center, select webinars are only available to members. Also find accompanying guidance documents to help meet your needs.
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Communiqué Articles
Our most popular publication, Communiqué is mailed to members eight times a year. You can also access current and archived issues over the last decade on our website.
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Online Communities
Members are automatically enrolled in our most active community, the NASP Member Exchange, and can access nearly 40 other online communities specific to career stage, professional interests, ethnic/racial background, and work setting.
Starting Your Career
Starting out in school psychology is rewarding and challenging. Student and early career members receive special reduced membership dues to help keep more money in your pocket. Receive monthly issues of Student News or Early Career News; read through career-focused fact sheets to help you through your graduate training, internship, and beyond; connect with your peers in special Communities just for you; seek professional guidance through the NASP Mentorship Program; and take advantage of even deeper discounts on the convention (if you’re a student member), NCSP application, and more.
Research and Practice Benefits
Communiqué
Our most popular publication, Communiqué is mailed to members eight times a year. You can also access current and archived issues over the last decade on our website.
NASP in Brief
Our weekly e-newsletter features a roundup of resources, guidance, news, advocacy efforts, and more to keep you abreast of developments in the profession.
Discounted Professional Development
Members receive deep discounts on NASP publications, convention registration, Online Learning Center content, and NCSP applications and renewals.
Research Posters
Graduate students and researchers can explore colleagues’ research findings in a visual format with exclusive access to our new virtual poster series.
Online Communities
The NASP Member Exchange is our most active community. We also have 30+ Interest Groups for niche needs and diversity-focused communities.
COVID-19 Guidance
In the COVID-19 Resource Center, select webinars are only available to members. Also find accompanying guidance documents to help meet your needs.
Peer-Reviewed Journals
Receive access to School Psychology Review, the Journal of Applied School Psychology, and the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation.
Podcast Directory
Download or stream more than 250 podcast episodes with experts in the profession. Play on your computer or download to listen on-the-go.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In 2017, the Board of Directors adopted Social Justice as one of five Strategic Goals for the organization. In 2019, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Task Force was developed. Recommendations are currently being implemented across the organization.
About the Task Force
In 2021, we launched the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) podcast series, exploring a range of school psychology topics from an EDI lens. Episodes can be streamed or downloaded to your phone. Accessible to everyone.
View Podcast Series
Student members from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the Minority Scholarship program, which seeks to lower financial barriers to training and to highlight the accomplishments of promising future professionals.
About the Program
Other Member Benefits
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Policy Matters Podcast Series
National and state advocacy leaders discuss the current education policy landscape and help school psychologists incorporate advocacy into their daily practice.
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Voting in the NASP Elections
All members, aside from Associate and Student Associate members, are eligible to vote for future NASP leaders (president-elect, state delegates, and other office positions when applicable).
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Discounted Liability Insurance
NASP partners with two organizations to offer NASP members special discounted rates for professional liability insurance and other offerings.
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Eligibility for Leadership Positions
Members are encouraged to apply for positions on NASP committees and boards, another incredible opportunity meet and make connections with other professionals.