Member Benefits
Your membership helps support the entire school psychology profession and enables school psychologists to support all children, schools, and families.
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, 2024.
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Online Communities
Members are automatically enrolled in our most active community, the Member Exchange, and can choose to join 40 other Interest Groups. The all-new platform includes a robust mobile app for on-the-go access to your peers when you need them most.
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Communiqué Articles
Our most popular population for practitioners, graduate students, and trainers, Communique is available in print and digitally. You can also access current and archived issues from the last 10+ years.
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NASP in Brief
This weekly, member-only e-newsletter gives you a snapshot of the latest happenings, resources, and advocacy in the profession so you can quickly see what’s new towards the end of your week.
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, in-person and virtual event registrations, 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 virtual poster series.
Online Communities
The Member Exchange is our most active community. We also have 40 Interest Groups for niche needs and diversity-focused communities.
Resource Library
Access resources to guide your work with social justice and equity, mental and behavioral health, special education, early childhood populations, safety and crisis, and more.
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 at the Forefront
In 2017, the NASP Board of Directors adopted Social Justice as a Strategic Goal for the organization and in 2019, the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Implementation Task Force was developed. View more information about the task force recommendations and continued implementation of these initiatives.
Task Force Recommendations
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) podcast series is available on demand and explores 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
Diversifying the profession is critical to serving students in the field. Student members from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the Minority Scholarship Program, which seeks to lower financial barriers to training and 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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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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Voting in the NASP Elections
All members, aside from Allied Professional 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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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.