NCSPA Student News

Welcome New School Psychology Students

2010-08-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

My name is Kelly Foster, and I am happy to be your 2010 student representative for the North Carolina School Psychology Association. NCSPA is a wonderful professional association of over 400 NC school psychologists. It serves its members and society by promoting the rights, welfare, education, and mental health of children and youth. Through NCSPA we are able to share knowledge and focus on the advancement of the profession of school psychology. We know that the students of school psychology now are the key holders to the future of the profession of school psychology. So no pressure and lets get excited!

I want to start by saying, "Congratulations!", to all of you new school psychology students for getting into graduate school (it is no easy task) and choosing school psychology as your profession. We are a special group of professionals who work hard to better the world through our children. So please give yourself a pat on the back for your ambitious compassion.

I would like to start the school year off right by making this blog an ACTIVE resource for all NCSPA school psychology students. But I can not do it without your help. I will try and post interesting and relevant topics surrounding school psychology to this blog but I need you to post and comment on these issues. This blog could potentially be a great resource, for gaining information on potential internship sites, scholarship information, drive ins, conference information, research opportunities, and important school psychology issues needing our attention. Please take some time out of studying to show North Carolina how committed and influential our students are to the profession of school psychology.

Student Reception

2009-10-09T09:05:00.000-07:00

Fall conference is just about here! As a reminder...

All NC school psychology student and faculty members are cordially invited to join us for the annual NCSPA student reception.

What: NCSPA Student Reception

When: Sunday, October 5th
7-9pm

Where: President's Suite
Renaissance Hotel, Asheville
Why: Free food, wine, and beer! Plus time to socialize and connect with other students and
faculty from across the state. Hope to see you all there!

Fall Conference Info

2009-09-08T10:05:00.000-07:00

FALL CONFERENCE

Sunday, Oct. 3 - Tuesday, Oct. 5

Renaissance Hotel, Asheville NC

Save $$, REGISTER TODAY!

It's time to register for NCSPA's Fall Conference. This year's conference offers tons of workshops and presentations including info on RTI, school-based mental health, preventing school violence, and behavior interventions, all while enjoying the Autumn colors of Asheville... Student members--register by Sept. 23 and the entire conference only costs $55! To download the registration packet, go to:
http://www.ncschoolpsyc.org

Need Money for Your Research?

2009-09-08T09:12:00.001-07:00

Each year, NASP awards four grants of up to $1000 each to graduate students working on thesis or dissertation research (or any research at all!) Applicants can be MA or PhD level grad students in school psychology. Applicants whose research involves the following will be given priority:

Improving academic performance for all children
Improving social-emotional functioning for all children
Enhancing family-school partnerships and parent involvment in schools
More effective education and instruction for all learners
Increase child and family services in schools that promote health and mental health and are integrated with community services

To download the application and read more information, please go to the following website:

http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/gsra.aspx