Georgia Association of School Psychologists

Registration for Fall Conference 2024 is LIVE! Fall Conference will be at the beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia from September 4th through 6th. Register here: https://gaspnet.wildapricot.org/event-5460583

Congratulations to the new GASP President, , as her term begins!

From Rachel: I am excited and honored to begin my term as GASP President for the 2024-25 school year! We have an incredible year of advocacy and collaboration ahead as GASP strives to “Empower School Psychologists to be Catalysts In Action!”

Are you looking for a fun way to learn about strength-based practices and equity in schools and engage with other school psychologists this summer?

The GASP Diversity and Social Justice Committee will host a weekly virtual book club from June 17th to July 8th, 2024. (More details about specific dates will come out soon.) The purpose of the virtual book club is to create a space for thoughtful conversations on diversity and social justice issues in schools. For the months of June and July we will explore the book “Hacking Deficit Thinking: 8 Reframes That Will Change The Way You Think About Strength-Based Practices and Equity In Schools (Hack Learning Series)” by Byron McClure and Kelsie Reed.

This book club is open to anyone who wants to join the discussion. To get the most out of our discussions, we are limiting the group to 30 participants. Visit gaspnet.org to register.

If you have any questions, please email the GASP Diversity and Social Justice Chair, Kassandra Dixon.

The election results are in. Congratulations to our new President-Elect !!

to the annual conference in New Orleans! It was such a fun city, and there were so many great learning opportunities. We hope to see more of you there next year! (And the cup is great!)

We’re looking forward to you joining at the Capital next year!

We had SUCH a good time at the GASP Advocacy Summit last week! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Advocacy is such an important part of the process.

Join us at the GASP Advocacy Summit 2024 in Atlanta on March 4-5, 2024, for two days of impactful engagement. On Day 1, immerse yourself in the Mini Public Policy Institute, where you'll gain insights into the latest developments in advocacy and public policy. Then, on Day 2, don your advocate's hat for Capitol Day, as we head to the heart of legislative action to make your voice heard. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of change.

Register here:
https://gaspnet.wildapricot.org/event-5575540

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The American Psychological Association is seeking public comments as it considers revisions to the Model Licensure Act. It is imperative our members voice the importance of maintaining the ability for specialist level school psychologists to call themselves
“school psychologists,” in any potential revision of the Model Act.
Submit a comment now advocating for this exemption. The voice of every school psychologist is critical!

https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/NASPOnline/campaigns/111458/respond

Get ready for an impactful GASP Spring Conference! 🌟 This year, join us for an Advocacy Summit & Capitol Day – your chance to enhance professional development while championing our profession, communities, and the students we support. Save the date, and stay tuned for more details! 📚✨

On the first day of National School Psychology Week we thank school psychologists for all the work they do to help kids grow and thrive. For tips and resources for this , visit https://buff.ly/47bsL2S

School psychologists are more important now than ever.

This , we celebrate our exceptional school psychologists & their work to help students grow & thrive.

🙏✨ We're thrilled to announce that GASP raised $676 for our charity, the Proximity Gap Network, through our annual silent auction at the fall conference this year! Your generosity and support have made a significant difference in addressing homelessness in Georgia. 🌟

It's not too late to make an impact! If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, we encourage you to join us in our mission to create a more equitable education system and support those experiencing homelessness. Every contribution counts, and together, we can make a real change. 💙📚 Learn more and donate at the link in our bio. (Please specify if you'd like the funds to go to the Proximity Gap Network.)

to Fall Conference 2023! Can you believe it was only a week ago that we were learning from the best, networking, socializing, and advocating for our profession and students? Take me back!

🙏🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Friday presenters at the GASP Fall Conference ! Your dedication and expertise made our Friday sessions truly enlightening. Friday speakers are the real MVPs! We appreciate your valuable contributions to the world of school psychology.

Friday Lineup:
📚BOOM-Building Our Outstanding Minds with Cook Primary Administrators

📚 Ethics with Dr. Chavez Phelps

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👏 A Special Shoutout to Thursday's Speakers! 👏

We're wrapping up an amazing week at the Georgia Association of School Psychologists Fall Conference, and we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to our fantastic Thursday speakers.

Your knowledge, passion, and dedication have left a mark on our conference, and your sessions have enriched our understanding of school psychology and student well-being.

Thank you for making Thursday a day filled with inspiration and insights. Your contributions are invaluable, and we can't wait to see how they will positively impact the education landscape in Georgia.

Let's keep the momentum going as we head into the final day of our conference. Thursday speakers, you rock! 🌟

Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Dr. Steven G. Feifer!
Thursday's Lineup:
🔹 GADOE: GO MTSS/SST with Launa Chamberlin
🔹 Delivery of Mental Health Services in Schools with Dr. Charles Bartholomew and Dr. Delores Spencer-Izegbu
🔹 School Psych Student Session: What to Expect in an Interview and How to Thrive in Your Placement with Lindsay Bowling CCSD Careers
🔹 Becoming an Active Member of GASP with Kimberly Franklin and Tony West

📚✨ Exciting lineup for Wednesday's sessions at the GASP Fall Conference ! 🤓 Thank you to all our presenters! Attendees--be sure to scan the QR codes on the doors or at the registration table to log your attendance.

Wednesday Lineup:
🔹EBD Evaluations: Dos and Don’ts & Providing Counseling Interventions to Students, Nicole Webb with New School Consulting
🔹WPS Test of Dyslexia, Donna Berghauser
🔹The Ethical Imperative for Self-Care Amongst School Psychologists, Rosemary Glean
🔹Introduction to the Neurosequential Model, Dr. Jennifer Crossan
🔹The Effects of Using a Community-Based Sensory Room, Dr. Jessica Ligon

📣 Join us at the GASP Fall Conference! 🍂

🔍 Theme: "School Psychologists as Leaders on the R.I.S.E.: Restore, Innovate, Solidarity, Empowerment. Finding our way back to our why!"

📅 Date: October 18-20th
📍 Location: Jekyll Island, GA

Get ready to be inspired, connect with fellow professionals, and rediscover your "why" in school psychology. Let's come together to Restore, Innovate, show Solidarity, and Empower one another!

🎟️ Register now at the link in bio. Rates increase Sept 28th!
Don't miss this opportunity to grow as a leader in your field!

TASP is excited to launch Wisdom Wednesdays this fall! In an effort to help Texas School Psychologists, we are going to share information, resources, and innovative ideas to help shape your practice. Each week, you will see a short piece of wisdom that will help you be more effective and advocate for your role. Our hope is that this mid-week boost will energize you and help you gain new knowledge and tools that you can take back to your district. Share this post with your colleagues and your districts and let’s get wiser together on Wednesdays!

Save the Date! The 52nd annual GASP Fall Conference will be at Jekyll Island on October 18-20th. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

Spotted at the 2023 Spring Drive-In GA Association of School Pyschologist (GASP) Conference in Athens! Georgia Association of School Psychologists

Our spring drive-in conference is rapidly approaching! Click the link to register today. Members—be sure to sign in before registering to ensure you receive your member discount.
Questions? Email [email protected]

Register here: https://www.gaspnet.org/event-5158145

After the celebratory keynote session at NASP 2023, a totally unacceptable and harmful incident occurred at the Hyatt Regency Denver which affected Dr. Malone, her family, friends, and colleagues, and by extension the Black community. Please visit our website at gaspnet.org to read GASP's full response to the Hyatt Hotels Corporation regarding this deplorable incident. Please visit National Association of School Psychologists to view their full response and recommendations as well. Please continue to amplify NASP's letter in support of our NASP President, Dr. Celeste Malone by sharing.
Hyatt Regency Hyatt Denver

Happy National School Psychology Week (NSPW)! This is our week to shine and highlight the remarkable things we do every day to support the students of Georgia. This year’s theme is “Together We Shine.” On our GASP social media platforms, please make sure you raise awareness about school psychologists by highlighting some of the remarkable things you do to SHINE daily.
On Monday, celebrate the many ways school psychologists help students shine.
On Tuesday, share the school psychologists’ superpowers that help you shine.
On Wednesday, advocate for the practices and policies needed to ensure that all children and youth shine.
On Thursday, embrace radical hope and our ability to create more equitable systems that enable all children and youth to shine.
On Friday, connect with the people and supports that empower and rejuvenate your ability to shine.

Please send messages and photos to your Regional Representative showing how you are bringing awareness to our field during this week.

HAPPY