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

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:
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.

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. 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

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 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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9. 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.

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 and throughout the year. Protect and promote the profession. Visit the NASP Advocacy Action Center at for ideas on how to help.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. “Sign Me Up!” NASP student members save 64% off the Regular member rate! Visit call , or toll free

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