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 Health
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School Psychology and Mental Health
School psychologists are uniquely positioned in schools to facilitate the development, delivery, and monitoring of prompt, effective, and culturally responsive mental and behavioral health services of prevention and intervention. … more
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Prevention and Wellness Promotion
School-based behavioral and mental health prevention and early intervention services promote psychological wellness for all children, improve positive child development, and maximize children's success in schools, families, and communities. … more
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Self-Care for School Psychologists
Self-care is an important part of our personal professional practice, a key component of prevention for ourselves and the children we serve, and critical to our ability to help others. … more
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. … more
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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. … more
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Mental Health Resources
These resources were developed to help educators support the mental health needs of their school community. … more
Special Education
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Intelligent Lives Film Partnership
NASP is partnering with award-winning director Dan Habib on his Intelligent Lives film, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility. … more
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Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
Parents and educators may have different opinions about specific terms like dyslexia or more general terms like learning disabilities. Understanding these terms and agreeing on which to use can help prevent confusion and conflict. It can also lead to a shared understanding of a child's needs. … more
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Special Education: A Basic Guide for Parents
This handout provides answers to some frequently asked questions in order to help parents understand the basic procedures of the special education system. … more
Diversity
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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. … more
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Cultural Competence
NASP promotes cultural competence in every area of school psychological service delivery. … more
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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. … more
School Psychology
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Workforce Shortages Handout
This document describes the importance of school psychologists, impacts of workforce shortages, relevant research, and possible federal policy solutions. … more
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Considerations for Contract Services in School Psychology
This document defines and describes contract services in school psychology, and identifies various considerations for employers and practitioners. … more
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Leader Resources
This page features select resources and highlights newly released resources for individuals interested in developing and engaging in leadership opportunities at the local, state, and national levels; and it is meant to assist the work of individuals engaged in formal leadership positions at the state association level. … more
