Resources & Podcasts
Access resources from NASP's collection of research, podcasts, handouts, articles, and guidance on topics related to students, schools, and the profession of school psychology.
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Mental & Behavioral Health
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The Science of Reading: A Brief Overview
The science of reading (SOR) is the accumulation of knowledge from experimental research about reading development, effective instructional practices for reading, and why reading difficulties occur.
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Anxiety: A Brief Overview
Anxiety is described as a feeling of worry, unease, nervousness, or fear. It is the most common emotional problem in children but can look very different depending on the child.
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Behavior Intervention Plans: A Brief Overview
The concept behind a behavior intervention plan (BIP) is that some students require increased behavioral support at various intensity levels in order to be more successful in school.
School Safety & Crisis
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Systems-Level Prevention
These resources were created to help schools and districts implement comprehensive and culturally competent school safety and climate policies.
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School Violence Resources
These resources were developed to help educators and administrators support students and families cope with bullying and school violence.
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Mental Health Resources
These resources were developed to help educators support the mental health needs of their school community.
Special Education
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Individualized Education Programs: A Brief Overview
This handout explains the members of an IEP team, the components of an IEP, legal requirements, and the various roles of categivers, school psychologists, and teachers and administrators.
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Individualized Education Programs: A Brief Overview (Spanish)
This handout is written in Spanish and explains the members of an IEP team, the components of an IEP, legal requirements, and the various roles of categivers, school psychologists, and teachers and administrators.
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IDEA Transition Services: A Brief Overview
This handout explains transition services, their requirements under IDEA, the components of a transition plan and assessments, and changes to transition services in the reauthorization of IDEA in 2004.
Diversity & Social Justice
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Social Justice
NASP has developed and identified resources to help schools and families engage in constructive dialogue and action regarding social justice that affect children's learning and well-being, including issues of poverty, race, privilege, violence, and economic isolation.
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Cultural Responsiveness
NASP promotes cultural responsiveness in every area of school psychological service delivery.
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LGBTQ Youth
NASP offers a variety of resources about the needs of LGBTQ youth and ways to make schools affirmative and safe environments.
School Psychology
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Clinical Supervision for School Psychologists
The focus of this resource is clinical supervision, which supports the development of competencies for professional practice and must be provided by a school psychologist. Quality supervision results in effective service delivery to all those served by school psychologists.
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Shortages in School Psychology: Resource Guide
Shortages in school psychology, like shortages in other related professions, have the potential to significantly undermine the availability of high quality services to students, families and schools.
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School Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence in school psychology presents new opportunities and challenges, with guidance on ethical use, practical applications, and role-specific considerations for students, practitioners, trainers, and researchers.
