1. National Association of School Psychologists Student Leader Presentation

2. 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: o Sharing NASP news and updates. o Sharing NASP membership, convention, and NCSP benefits. o Planning a School Psychology Awareness Week (SPAW) activity in the fall. o Organizing an advocacy event in the spring.

3. 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.

4. How Does NASP Help the Profession? NASP provides: A strong national voice on policy and legislation, powered by YOUR membership. Standards for training, practice, and ethics Professional publications and resources Continuing professional development National professional credential (NCSP) A forum to debate critical issues in the field Collegial networking opportunities Professional identity

5. How Will Being a NASP Student Member Help Me Succeed?

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

7. NASP Member Benefit: Resources Fact sheets and resources are available 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 –Getting Advice on Career Decisions

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9. NASP 2016 Annual Convention Choose from more than 1,000 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.

10. 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.

11. NASP Advocates for Your Role Get resources to advocate for your role during School Psychology Awareness Week (this year’s theme is “Connect the Dots and Thrive”) and throughout the year. Protect and promote the profession. Visit the NASP Advocacy Action Center at www.nasponline.org/actioncenter for ideas on how to help.

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

13. Nationally Certified School Psychologist Enhance your standing with potential employers by becoming a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)! The NCSP is the highest national credential in school psychology, and represents your commitment to continuing professional development and to the highest level of professional excellence. 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 can take advantage of lower application and renewal fees.

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

15. How Can I Join NASP? NASP student members save 66% off the Regular member rate! Join online between August 13, 2015 and November 11, 2015, and you can participate in the membership installment plan, which allows you to divide your dues across three monthly payments of just $25 each. Visit www.nasponline.org/membership or call 301-657-0270 or toll free 866-331-6277.

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