Featured Resources
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What Federal Education Changes Mean for School Psychologists
This blog shares concerns over what moving core functions our of the Dept. of Ed could mean for students and families, and how this could school psychologists' practice.
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NASP Opposes Plan to Move IDEA and Civil Rights Functions
NASP opposes administration plan to move IDEA and civil rights functions out of Department of Education, which could jeopardize educational equity and opportunity for countless students throughout the United States.
Stay Informed
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Revisiting Psychological Evaluation Reports
New evidence shows five straightforward writing practices can significantly improve what teachers and parents understand and remember from reports.
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Safe and Supportive Schools for Transgender Students
This position statement reviews school psychologists's ethical responsibility to advocate for and in support of transgender and gender diverse youth’s civil, human, and educational rights.
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Podcast on Black Feminist Leadership
Tune in as our guests unpack how this framework challenges traditional ideas of leadership in school psychology and offers new ways to think about advocacy, collaboration, and systems change.
Get Engaged
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Special Education and Civil Rights Enforcement
Call on Congress to exercise its oversight authority and urgently pass legislation that will prohibit the continued dismantling of the Department of Education.
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Leading Buy-In for Lasting Change
Join this webinar on July 15 for practical, research-based strategies to overcome barriers such as limited buy-in, insufficient administrative support, and ineffective professional development.
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Register to Advance Your Skills
Registration for the Advanced Skills Institute is now open! Join us this summer for live sessions and access to recordings on demand for 180 days.
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) represents more than 24,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals worldwide. As the largest organization of its kind, NASP promotes effective practices that support students' learning, behavior, and mental health, with a vision that all children and youth thrive in school, at home, and throughout life.
NASP's leadership-made up of volunteer leaders, professional staff, and governing bodies such as the Board of Directors and Leadership Assembly-drives advocacy, professional guidance, and support for members. Its related charitable organization, the Education and Research Trust (ERT), furthers this mission by funding scholarships, awards, and research that advance the field of school psychology and improve outcomes for children and youth.
For more details about NASP's vision, leadership, and professional positions, visit our About NASP page.
NASP Practice Model
The NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services—also known as the NASP Practice Model—defines the profession’s official policy for delivering school psychological services. Updated in 2020, it builds on the success of the 2010 standards to advance the comprehensive role of school psychologists nationwide.
Learn MoreSchool Psychologists: Helping Children Thrive
As the world's largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices that improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health.
This video highlights how school psychologists collaborate with educators and families to create safe, supportive learning environments-and how NASP is advocating for equitable access to these services in every community.