March 24, 2009
New conferences posted! Check them out under the Conferences tab.
APA has also released the proposed changes to the Model Licensure Act, again proposing to eliminate the exemption for school psychologists. Your response is needed - click on the "Advocacy" link for more information.
February 5, 2009
Save the date!
Our annual spring conference will be held in Rehoboth Beach, May 7-8. Details soon to follow.
October 15, 2008
Please click here to download a copy of our DASP RTI survey! If you have already filled out the paper version that came with your newsletter, no need to complete it again. But if you have misplaced your copy, didn't receive it, or are trying to be green and save some paper, here's your chance to complete it! We would love to hear from as many of our members as possible, so we've extended the deadline to October 25. Please let us know where you stand!
Directions to complete the survey - click on the link to the survey above. When it opens in a new window, click on "File" and go down to "Save As..." - you are saving the file to your own machine so you can make changes to it! Close that window, locate the document (wherever you saved it), open it up and either click on the checkboxes or type your response in the gray boxes on the form. Once you are done, save it and close the file. Send the file to the email address listed at the top of the first page of the survey - you can attach the completed survey to an email just like any other file.
Also, SAVE THE DATE! We will be having a DASP membership dinner on November 18th to discuss RTI. More info will be available shortly...
September 8, 2008
Looking for NASP-approved credit hours for your NCSP renewal? Need professional development on the state inservice day in October? Look no further! DASP, in a partnership with the Delaware Counseling Association, the Delaware Teacher Center and Wilmington University, will be offering a 1-day workshop using the PREPaRE training curriculum. See our Conferences tab for details.
August 22, 2008
The new membership form for the 2008-2009 school year is now available for download.
April 7, 2008
I've uploaded a more user-friendly version of the spring conference brochure! Check out our Conferences tab for a .pdf version of the document. You must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to view this version.
March 13, 2008
SAVE THE DATE! Our spring conference this year will be on May 8-9, 2008 at Brighton Suites in Rehoboth Beach, DE. The topic will be DASP: Caring for ALL Children. More information to follow.
Also, check out the Skill Streaming Workshop sponsored in part by the Autism Society of Delaware. Information and registration forms can be found under the "Conferences" tab.
October 31, 2007
The registration form for the membership dinner can now be downloaded here. Dinner is by advance registration only, so be sure to have your forms in by November 5, 2007! Check out the conferences page for details.
October 19, 2007
SAVE THE DATE! We will be having a DASP membership dinner on November 15, 2007 at the Sheraton in Dover at 5:00 pm. The nationally-recognized researcher, Dr. Nancy Jordan, will be talking with us about the development of early math skills. RTI is coming... will you be ready?
Also, check out our new Advocacy page! Don't forget to send your letter to APA about the proposed revisions to the Model Licensure Act using NASP's resources by October 31, 2007.
August 20, 2007
The 2007-2008 membership form has been posted! To download, click here.
February 23, 2007
The following information is a bulletin from Susan Gorin, NASP Executive Director:
It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know that NASP President Carl J. DiMartino, PhD, NCSP died last night of an apparent heart attack. Carl was highly respected by his colleagues and loved by his family and friends. He was a valued member of the NASP, Pennsylvania, and broader school psychology communities. His leadership over 15 years has contributed to the Association's strong commitment to being responsive to changing demands within the profession and to meeting the needs of the whole child.
Carl was deeply committed to advancing best practice and ensuring that all school psychologists have access to, and participate in, quality professional development throughout their careers. He worked to enhance school-based mental health services and was an early and vocal advocate for culturally competent practice. He believed in the ability and responsibility of every school psychologist to be an advocate for the evidence-based services necessary to make a significant and lasting difference in children's lives.
Carl served the profession in many capacities. In addition to being NASP President, he was NASP Treasurer, Convention Chair, Nominations and Elections Chair, Ethical and Professional Practices Committee Chair, and Pennsylvania state delegate. He was also a Past President of the Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Carl was profiled in U.S. News and World Report's coverage of the top professions in the United States.
Carl was on leave from his position as consultant with the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network to serve as NASP 2006-2007 President. He was 63 years old. Funeral arrangements are being planned by his family and we will make information available as soon as possible.
Further information about Carl and arrangements for celebrating his life will be available on the NASP website at http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/dimartino.aspx. Individuals wishing to share their memories and condolences may post a tribute to Carl on this page. Those wishing to send private condolences to Carl's family may send cards and letters via NASP, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD, 20814, c/o Rosemary O'Donnell.
Please know that NASP President Elect Rhonda J. Armistead will assume responsibilities as NASP President from now through the end of her elected term in June 2008.
Sincerely,
Susan Gorin, CAE
NASP Executive Director
February 21, 2007
It's about time for our spring conference... check out the registration form for our upcoming spring conferences under the "Conferences" tab. Also, many thanks to our facilitator for the Feb. 5th Response to Intervention Forum, Dr. Marika Ginsburg-Block from the University of Delaware!