Communiqué Volume 51, Number 8 (June 2023)

The Science of Math and Math Anxiety
By Robin Codding, Nicole Scheman, & Tianle Yu

Math anxiety is an important affective factor that is negatively correlated with math performance by interfering with students' motivation, self-efficacy, and task engagement. Given that math anxiety can affect students' well-being, math performance, and future economic opportunities, school psychologists must be familiar with math anxiety, including what it is, what it is not, and how to address it.

NASP is pleased to announce that Meaghan Curran Guiney, PhD, NCSP, has been selected as the editor-elect of Communiqué, with her full editorship beginning July 1, 2023.

Featured Articles

Student Connections Demystifying Networking, Leadership, and Involvement in NASP By Rachel Wiegand Graduate school is a time of growth, possibility, and learning. Between engaging in coursework, dedicating hours to fieldwork sites, and tracking progress toward program milestones, graduate students are often extended in many directions. Read More

Professional Practice Evaluations Under the IDEA: Substantive Standards By Perry A. Zirkel & Elizabeth Zagata This third article in the series on evaluation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) focuses on the requisite substantive appropriateness of evaluations. It provides a legal analysis and recommendations for professional practice. Read More

Research-Based Practice The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: Implications for School Psychologists By Anna M. Garner & John S. Carlson In 2021, the World Federation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) published a consensus statement after reviewing existing meta-analyses to document the current state of ADHD science. This article reviews those statements and translates them into practical implications most relevant for school psychologists. Read More

Research-Based Practice Culturally Responsive Behavioral Supports By Leonora Ryland, Kavya Kandarpa, Brianne Kanu, Kaitlin Gould, & Lindsay Fallon Cultural considerations are key in the development and monitoring of behavioral intervention programming. Strategies on how best to collaborate with stakeholders, resulting in culturally responsive plans leading to more social validity and stronger fidelity, are shared. Read More

Social Justice Advocating for Equity in Alternative Education Placements By Natalie A. Larez, MacKenzie Freeman, Sujay Sabnis, & Daniel Whitford This article discusses issues of inequity and disproportionality in alternative education placements, and explores ways to make alternate education more equitable through advocacy. Read More

Leaders in Action How States Are Mitigating Shortages in School Psychology By Anastasia Kalamaros Skalski, Krista Klabo, Bryan Wilson, & Patsy Brock This article reviews NASP’s leadership efforts to address shortages in school psychology over the past 2 decades. It focuses on the important role that state school psychology associations have in this effort, including recent efforts to strategically address the root causes of shortages. It offers suggested activities that all school psychologists can contribute to as we collaboratively work together to solve the shortage of school psychologists. Read More

In This Issue

2024 Convention News

From the Mile High City to the Big Easy

Book Reviews

TEEN ANGER MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: Implementation Guidelines for Counselors

Hiperactivo, Impulsivo, Distraído, ¿Me Conoces?, 3rd Edition

Crisis Preparedness and Response

Preparing for School Crises: Two States, One Vision

Editor's Note

Summer Reading

Just a Click Away

Perspective on NASP Communities Upgrade

Leaders in Action

How States Are Mitigating Shortages in School Psychology

NASP News

NASP Launches New Manual Match Mentorship Program

2023 ESPS Recognition Program Designees

Notables and Downloads

NASP Resources for Practice

President's Message

Embracing the Power of Hope and Healing

Professional Practice

Evaluations Under the IDEA: Substantive Standards

Publications

Call for Book Reviewers

Research-Based Practice

The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: Implications for School Psychologists

Culturally Responsive Behavioral Supports

Not Just Handwashing: OCD and Equity

Identity Development in Black Students: Issues and Suggestions for Practice

Responding to Harmful Social Media Trends

The Science of Math and Math Anxiety

Social Justice

Advocating for Equity in Alternative Education Placements

Student Connections

Demystifying Networking, Leadership, and Involvement in NASP

Viewpoint

Dear Colleagues: A Letter From the Editor

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