To: School Principal, APEIS, AP, APSCS, Bridge Coordinator, & SAA

 

Date: December  12, 2020

 

The Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists (LAASP) is conducting our Annual Outstanding School Psychologist of the Year Nomination Search.  LAASP is the local affiliate of the California Association of School Psychologists. 

 

Being nominated is a great honor.  This formal recognition often validates the school psychologist’s dedication, pride and continued hard work to provide exceptional services.  We ALL know we are overachievers when we feel valued.  Please consider nominating this person if you have worked with the individual in an administrative role at the site or if you are within the Psychological Services Division.  A little appreciation goes a long way.  Please take this opportunity to honor individuals who provide outstanding service and contribute to the lives of students, school staff and parents.  We honor the winners with a plaque at a beautiful luncheon. Their colleagues, school staff, and family are invited to share this special honor.

 

We know you are extremely busy; however, please take a moment to review the following attachments.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

Sincerely,

Mary B. Barry, Ph.D.

LAASP President 

OUTSTANDING SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

LOS ANGELES ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

 

Purpose:          

To recognize our colleagues who have provided outstanding service and/or contributions to students, parents and school staff as well as contributing to the profession of school psychology.  The School Psychologist will receive an award at the annual LAASP Luncheon (location and date to be announced).

2021-2022 Eligibility:

1.   Minimum of 5 years of experience as a School Psychologist

2. LAASP member for a minimum of two consecutive years (member during 2020-21 and 2021-22: Please email beviewms2@gmail.com to verify eligibility)
3. Demonstrate varied professional experiences, expertise, commitments and exemplary services to the students, parents, teachers and community
4. Interested in professional concerns and growth of school psychology profession and is involved in professional organizations (LAASP, CASP and/or NASP)
5. Involvement in unique programs, proposals, skills, etc.
6. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS:

·         (1) letter from School Psychologist, Psychological Services Coordinator/Specialist

·         (1) letter from on-site staff, working with the nominee in an administrative capacity

 

Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists Outstanding School Psychologist Award

Nomination Deadline: March 10, 2022

Award Criteria

 (Exemplary service in all areas.) Examples include but are not limited to:

1. Service to the Students
   • Assesses educational and psychological strengths and needs of individuals and groups of children.
   • Assists in the solution of problems through counseling.
   • Works with other specialists in planning and implementing individualized educational programs.
2. Service to Teachers
   • Helps plan educational programs based upon identified strengths, and needs of individuals or groups of children.
   • Works toward the solution of management problems of students whose learning or adjustment disabilities interfere with classroom activity.
   • Provides information and ideas on the application of psychological research and theory to the classroom activity.
3. Service to Administrators
   • Facilitates educational planning through research and consultation.
   • Assists with the design, preparation, and evaluation of proposals for educational programs funded by local, state and federal sources.
   • Provides in-service education for teachers and staff.
   • Participates in the development and evaluation of programs and services.
4. Service to Parents
   • Provides parents with information about the educational and psychological strengths and needs of their children.
   • Explores means by which parents and the school can work together more effectively to assist the child.
   • Expedites referrals to other specialists and agencies when appropriate.
   • Offers parent education programs concerned with child rearing and school-related topics.
5. Service to Community Agencies
   • Identifies children with special needs beyond the scope of school resources.
   • Provides information and interpretations, which facilitate service to children.
   • Serves as school representative to help others understanding school goals, needs, and operations.
   • Offers specialized educational programs and materials.
6. Service to the Profession
   • Is a member of LAASP.
   • Sees his or her work as a constant search for knowledge about human behavior, and uses such knowledge for the promotion of human welfare.
   • Advances school psychology through the application of psychological knowledge to the problems of the schools with special attention to the interactions of the school system and the child.
   • Governs his or her professional behavior by the Code of Ethics of CASP and NASP.
   • Participates actively in appropriate local, regional, state, and national professional organizations.
   • Is a leader and considered a mentor to other school psychologists.