Volume 3, Issue 7
Educational & School Psychology Student Newsletter
New NASP Publication on Crisis Intervention!
Effectively dealing with a school crisis requires a cohesive multidisciplinary team and a comprehensive plan that encompasses prevention, preparedness, intervention, and recovery. Plans must reflect the specific needs of children, schools’ unique cultures and structures, and the importance of supporting physical and psychological safety. From the groundbreaking PREPaRE school crisis training curriculum, School Crisis Prevention and Intervention: The PREPaRE Model combines research and theory with the specific skill building techniques and practical resources to:
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Prepare for the 2010 NASP Annual Convention UOP goes to Boston: Presents at NASP! Trivia Corner
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Establish a cohesive multidisciplinary crisis team that operates within a common framework (based on the Incident Command System) Develop a comprehensive school crisis plan Integrate planning with community-based emergency response services Assess the traumatic potential of crisis events Protect physical and psychological safety Promote recovery and a return to learning through school-wide, classroom-based, and individualized interventions Provide care-for-the-caregiver strategies to support school staff Align crisis prevention and intervention with existing service delivery models Support ongoing positive behavior and school climate
March & Important Dates
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Issue Highlights
Get ready to attend Chicago in 2010! (p. 2) Miss something at the NASP convention? Download handouts! (p.2) Highlights from our trip to Boston for the convention! (p.3)
A proven, evidence-based model designed to meet the distinct needs of school crisis teams. For more information or to order this publication, please visit: http://nasponline.org/publications/booksproducts/prepare.aspx
Convention Handouts Online!
Did you attend a presentation where the presenter ran out of handouts? Were there presentations you wanted to attend but didn't have the time? Perhaps there were several presentations at the same time and you were forced to choose between them? Don’t worry! NASP has got you covered. Presenters are able to upload their handouts, slides, posters, etc. to the NASP website. They can be found here:
http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/2009conventionhandouts.aspx You’ll need to log-in using your NASP membership number or alternate user ID. Once you’ve gotten to the Convention Handouts download page, its helpful to search by number (i.e., PO053). However, you can also simply look for the title and/or author to download the handouts.
Already Thinking About Next Year?
Now that this year’s convention is over and done with– its time to start thinking about NASP Convention 2010. Next year we’re headed to Chicago, IL during March 2—6. Mark you calendars! The theme of the 2010 Convention is: “Promoting Competency Creating Capacity Expanding Opportunities” Like I always say, “Its never too early to start planning a trip!” SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!
Attend the 2010 convention as a presenter!
Presenting a research project at the NASP Annual Convention offers many benefits! • Gain research knowledge and experience while completing your project • Recognition within the NASP community as a presenter • Eligibility for $500 travel funds reimbursement from the Resources Committee/Pacific Funds • Another great accomplishment to put on your resume or vita • Its fun! See April’s Newsletter for helpful hints on getting your proposal accepted. DEADLINE IS JUNE 17, 2009
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Pictures from Boston, MA and the NASP 2009 annual convention. Emily French and Leticia Zelaya presented their research project (picture at left), and many of us attended a networking event at Harvard University (top right and top left pictures). We had a great time and can’t wait until Chicago in 2010!
Trivia Corner!
The world’s first __________ was built in Chicago in 1885. A. baseball stadium B. indoor shopping mall C. public zoo D. skyscraper At the NASP 2009 Annual Convention, this test publisher handed out stuffed dolphins in the exhibit hall. A. PAR B. Riverside Publishing C. Pearson D. AGS Check April's newsletter for the answers to this month’s trivia! Answers to February’s Trivia: The 2010 NASP Annual Convention will be in Chicago, IL and the SRCD Biennial Meeting was held in Denver, CO this year!
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Department of Educational and School Psychology Benerd School of Education 3601 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95211 Phone: 209-946-2521 E-mail: mriley5@gmail.com
Future Planning
April 2—4: SRCD Biennial Meeting in Denver, CO April 13: Student Travel Day (No Classes) May 5: Classes End May 16: Commencement Weekend May 18: Summer Session I begins June 22: Summer Session II begins July 27: Summer Session III begins August 26: Fall 2009 Semester begins March 2—6, 2010: NASP Convention in Chicago, IL
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