National Association of School Psychologists NASP: Your Professional Association for Great Benefits and Career Growth

Who Are NASP Student Leaders? As your Student Leader, I connect our school psychology graduate program to NASP leadership. The Student Leader Program is overseen by the Graduate Student Committee (part of NASP leadership), and Student Leaders are nominated by Faculty Sponsors at their program. Student Leader activities include: Sharing NASP news and updates. Sharing NASP membership, convention, and NCSP benefits. Planning a School Psychology Awareness Week (SPAW) activity in the fall. Organizing an advocacy event in the spring.

What is NASP? The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is the largest, most influential organization of school psychologists in the world. As your professional association, NASP is committed to providing you with unbeatable member value and exceptional customer service.

Why Join NASP? Your professional association provides you with: Professional identity Leadership opportunities to build your resume A strong national voice on policy and legislation Guidance to ensure your program meets important standards Professional publications and resources to use for class and internships Professional development beyond what you receive in class National professional credential (NCSP) for your future use A forum to debate critical issues in the field Networking opportunities with your peers and others

How Will Being a NASP Student Member Help Me Succeed?

NASP Member Benefit: Resources Gain access to the latest research and practice trends with Communiqué, School Psychology Review and School Psychology Forum.

NASP Member Benefit: Resources https://www.nasponline.org/membership-and-community/member-benefits Fact sheets and resources on topics, including: Preparing for Your Internship and First Job Getting Involved with NASP and the Profession Achieving Success in Your Program Becoming a Nationally Certified School Psychologist Finding a Mentor and Getting Advice on Career Decisions

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NASP 2019 Annual Convention Choose from more than 1,200 sessions included in your registration Select a mentor by professional interest, area of practice, or geographic location, and meet with them as part of the Mentoring Program at the convention. You can even apply to present your research! Get a dramatically discounted registration rate as a NASP student member.

NASP Member Benefit: Forming Connections Share ideas and ask for advice from other graduate students and school psychology professionals in the NASP Communities. Connect with professionals around specialized topics in your choice of 25+ Interest Groups.

NASP Advocates For Your Role Get resources to advocate for your role during School Psychology Awareness Week and throughout the year. Protect and promote the profession. Visit the NASP Advocacy Action Center at http://cqrcengage.com/naspweb/home for ideas on how to help.

NASP Member Benefit: Internship and Job Search Success Download handouts to distribute to families, teachers, and administrators during your internship Browse over 500 jobs listed in the NASP Career Center, with member-only access to listings for the first 7 days Interview at the annual convention for positions Utilize job search resources

Nationally Certified School Psychologist The NCSP is the highest national credential in school psychology that represents your commitment to continuing professional development and to the highest level of professional excellence. Enhance your standing with potential employers by becoming a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)! Being an NCSP can help you gain enhanced credibility with parents and educators and relocate between states more easily, plus some districts offer a financial incentive for the certification. NASP members take advantage of lower application and renewal fees.

NASP Member Benefit: Save Big! Publications: NASP members save up to 20% on textbooks. Professional liability insurance: Access significant savings on coverage for your internship year. Convention: Enjoy a dramatically discounted registration rate. NCSP: Take advantage of lower application and renewal fees.

“Sign Me Up!” NASP student members save 64% off the Regular member rate! Visit www.nasponline.org/membership, call 301-657-0270, or toll free 866-331-6277.

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