National School Psychology Week, Nov. 6-10, 2023

National School Psychology Week, 2023: Let's Grow Together

 

During the week of November 6–10, 2023, schools nationwide will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the critical work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This is a time to recognize and show appreciation for school psychologists, who support students' learning and mental and behavioral health, promote positive and inclusive school climates, serve on school safety and crisis teams, and collaborate with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes. The 2023 National School Psychology Week theme, "Let's Grow Together," is inspired by the importance of both personal and shared strengths in our growth as individuals and school communities in every season of life. 

One way school psychologists can honor our field for NSPW is to share information about school psychology as a career! NASP has some resources ready for you to share with high school and college students in your area. Additionally, the NASP Exposure Project aims to recruit a more diverse workforce. Learn more and download the materials here: https://www.nasponline.org/about-school-psychology/a-career-that-makes-a-difference

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NASP 2024 Annual Convention

 

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is holding its annual convention February 14-17, 2024, in New Orleans, LA. Almost 1200 sessions will be offered that will cover an array of topics to help strengthen the knowledge and skills of school psychologists. Topics include school safety and crisis intervention, assessment, MTSS and intervention implementation, and much more.

See the NASP Annual Convention 2024 webpages for session offerings and registration info. 

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November Monthly Memo for School Psychologists and Counselors from NC Association for the Gifted and Talented

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Updated Salary Schedules

The 2023 state budget became law in October and included pay increases for certified staff in NC Public Schools. Click the link above to find the 2023-2024 salary schedule for school psychologists and other certified staff. 

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State-Level Support for School Psychologists and Psychological Services

Megan Cardin, School Psychology Consultant

Megan.Cardin@dpi.nc.gov

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Supporting implementation of the NC School Psychology Professional Standards and recruitment and retention of school psychologists in North Carolina.

 

Lynn Makor, Consultant for Psychological Services

Lynn.Makor@dpi.nc.gov

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Supporting the provision of psychological services pertaining to students with disabilities and coordinating specialized training for assessment of students with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).