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WSASP Statement on Family Separation, Community Violence, and School Impact - Jan 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:05 GMT

WSASP Statement on Family Separation, Community Violence, and School Impact

January 27, 2026

The Washington State Association of School Psychologists (WSASP) asserts the critical importance of addressing the well‑documented impacts of family separation and community violence on child development and educational access. Research from the Society for Research in Child Development establishes that separation from caregivers produces significant and lasting risks including increased mental health concerns, insecure attachment, and disrupted stress regulation. Additional evidence demonstrates elevated risks of PTSD, anxiety, and long‑term developmental and health impairments associated with forced separation and high‑stress conditions. These findings underscore the urgent need for school systems and professional organizations to respond proactively and comprehensively.

Under the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Principles for Professional Ethics, school psychologists are ethically obligated to safeguard the rights, dignity, and educational continuity of all students (Principles I.1 and I.3). This includes a clear mandate to maintain safe, supportive learning environments and to uphold equitable access regardless of immigration status. In situations where external forces threaten student wellbeing or school safety, NASP standards require school psychologists to act decisively to reduce harm and support stable conditions for learning.

Current developments in Minnesota demonstrate the significant disruption caused by intensified federal immigration enforcement near schools. Nonpartisan reporting documents detentions of students, staff, and parents; use of force near school grounds; and the presence of ICE personnel in school parking areas. Many districts are experiencing substantial attendance declines, with 20–40% of students remaining home due to documented safety concerns. Additional reports describe school closures, extended remote learning periods, and operational disruptions following enforcement actions near dismissal times and residential areas. These patterns reflect well‑established research showing that exposure to community instability directly undermines students’ learning, engagement, and emotional regulation.

Given the weight of this evidence and the scale of the current impact, WSASP emphasizes that responding to these conditions is not optional but essential. Family separation and community-level enforcement activity represent significant threats to child wellbeing and public education systems. It is imperative that school psychologists, school leaders, and policymakers recognize the seriousness of these disruptions and take immediate steps to mitigate their effects.

WSASP reaffirms its responsibility to uphold NASP standards, address the educational and social‑emotional effects of separation and instability, and advocate for school environments that minimize exposure to traumatic enforcement activity.

The ongoing violence and enforcement activity in Minnesota make clear that family separation is not an isolated concern but a current, pressing issue with measurable educational and psychological consequences. WSASP underscores the need for immediate, coordinated action to maintain safe learning environments and ensure continuous access to public education for all students.

NASP Resources

Position Statement:Students Who Are Displaced Persons, Refugees, or Asylum-Seekers
This position statement affirms that schools play a critical role in providing support to displaced, refugee, and asylum‑seeking students. It also offers guidance for school psychologists working with youth of varying immigration statuses.
Supporting Marginalized Students in Stressful Times: Tips for Caregivers
This NASP handout provides caregivers with practical, trauma-informed strategies to promote safety, emotional regulation, belonging, and resilience for marginalized students during times of social stress, uncertainty, and fear.
Policy Matters Blog: Supporting Immigrant Families and Upholding Their Rights
This blog from NASP identifies the key legal protections of students, including those that are undocumented, and specific actions school psychologists can take to support immigrant students and their families. This blog is only accessible to NASP members.

Crisis & Emotional Support Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Nationwide 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Provides mental health education, referral support, and stress‑management resources (1‑800‑950‑NAMI).
WA State Behavioral Health Resources
A large directory of social‑emotional, behavioral, and family support services across Washington for caregivers, children, and teens.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
WA Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance | DSHS
Provides health and wellness support, employment services, basic needs assistance, and culturally responsive programming for refugee and immigrant families statewide.

ACLU – Immigrant Rights Resources
Supplies multilingual rights guides for individuals dealing with ICE, along with materials for families and service providers.

Support Minnesota During ICE Operations (Minnesota Council of Nonprofits)
Contains ways to support MN communities

Quarterly School Psychologist Recognition Program

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:12:20 GMT

WSASP will be continuing our quarterly School Psychologist Recognition Award for the 2025-26 school year. Please provide this recognition form to your administrators and colleagues to share the important work that we are all doing! School psychologists will be recognized in the Prior Written Notice newsletter, as well as on WSASP social media accounts.

2025 Award Nominations Now Open

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:06:31 GMT

Have you ever worked with an incredible school psychologist? Do you know of an incredible school psychology department? Now’s your chance to send a shout-out in the form of a WSASP award nomination! Nominations are open NOW through no later than Friday October 10th. No need to wait, submit a nomination or two this week! And please spread the word to encourage nominations from your colleagues as well!

Best Practices Awards (one each for the following categories):
- Assessment
- Intervention
- Consultation
- Education & Supervision
- Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Mental Health Services
- Leadership
- Social Justice in Practice
- Early Career Professional Practices (first 3 years of practice)
Outstanding Advocate
Louisa Thompson Award
School Psychology Services Award (for department-wide excellence in school psychology; multiple nominators strongly encouraged)
School Psychologist Of The Year Award (for a school psychologist showing excellence across a broad range of domains; multiple nominators strongly encouraged)

For more details on awards and for past awardees, see: www.wsasp.org/awards

To nominate a candidate, click below:
School Psych of the Year Nomination Form
any other award: WSASP Award Nomination Form

Questions? Contact WSASP Past President, Anna Casey at anna.casey@wsasp.org

WSASP Letter for Pay Scale Placement

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:29:07 GMT

WSASP has released a letter to support school psychologists in obtaining appropriate pay scale placement at a MA+45 designation. This letter is co-signed by representatives from all Washington State school psychology training programs.

In Remembrance of Yeojin Chung

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:22:49 GMT

The WSASP community is saddened to learn about the death of Yeojin Chung-Jones, age 37. Yeojin died on Sunday June 2nd after a sudden illness. She leaves behind her husband, CJ, two daughters, Juniper (Juni), aged 3, and Maple, aged 8 months and numerous other family members, friends, co-workers and students.

Yeojin was an active member in WSASP, serving as web master during the 2020-2021 school year. As a school psychologist in the Mount Vernon School District, Yeojin earned the respect of her co-workers and students as she promoted inclusivity and equity- two values she held close to her heart. She was dedicated to social justice and spent her life helping others.

Yeojin was born on June 10th, 1986 in Seoul, South Korea. She showed immense intelligence and care from a young age. When she entered junior high, she decided to drop out to continue schooling on her own. Her parents permitted her leaving school because she argued that school got in the way of her well-thought-out blueprint of learning and life. She used these teenage years to learn on her own and became a published writer and reviewer of theater productions. She also volunteered time for the Anti-Miss Korea Pageant because she found it an opportunity to practice her belief that women should not be objectified, commercialized, and judged only by their looks. In addition, she was funded by UNICEF Korea to travel to Japan and Thailand to build connections between youths promoting cross-cultural friendship beyond borders. She always endeavored to walk out of her comfort zone, break down barriers, and sow seeds of healing and peace.

In 2001, Yeojin visited the Pacific Northwest with her family and fell in love with the region. At age 17, she moved with her family to Hawaii and attended Leeward Community College, where she attracted the attention of her Physics teacher, who encouraged her to pursue a career in Physics. Yeojin's response, however, was that she only did Physics for fun. Eventually, she chose the University of Washington, where she graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor's in Drama. Her degree led her to work for the Washington National Opera where she worked under the leadership of Placido Domingo. She also worked for the Denver Children's Theater and Seattle Children's Theater. She wanted to make the arts more accessible to the general public, especially people of lower income. She went back to school in pursuit of her Master’s in New York University’s Tisch School of Arts for in-depth understanding of arts through diverse angles such as socio-economics, politics, and multi-cultural harmony and cacophony. One of her projects was, “Don’t Ni Hao Me.” Given her Asian looks, random strangers in New York City sometimes "Ni-Haoed" her (assumed she was Chinese and greeted her with the Chinese word for hello). They often were abrupt, blunt, and even rude in the approach. She interpreted it as one of many examples of stereotyping based on racism. She made name tags of her own name in about 30 different languages and did a presentation wearing all the name tags. “No matter where I am, Whatever language my name is in, I am Yeojin Chung. I should be respected for who I am, and not stereotyped or disparaged for how I look,” was her message.

Eventually she entered the IT field and worked for Microsoft before going back to school again to pursue a degree in School Psychology. Yeojin graduated from Seattle University with her second Master's in School Psychology in 2019 and immediately entered the workforce.

During her time at Seattle University Yeojin met her husband CJ. In 2020 the two moved to Mount Vernon Washington to begin their lives, getting married the same year. In 2021 Yeojin gave birth to her daughter Juniper and in 2023 she gave birth to Maple.

Yeojin had an array of interests that reflected her vibrant spirit. She was an avid hiker and kickboxer. She loved the thrill of bouldering, and she appreciated eating delicious food and preparing meals for her family. Above all, Yeojin’s greatest joy was being a mother to Juni and Maple. Her sense of humor was often found in her amusing observations on motherhood which will be especially missed.

Though Yeojin’s time with us has ended, her memory will forever inspire those who were touched by her kindness, warmth and sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the community she served.

Please consider sharing or donating to the GoFundMe that has been set up to benefit Juni, Maple and CJ.

WSASP Response to School Shooting at Garfield High School

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:40:37 GMT

We join the Garfield High School community and the rest of Seattle in mourning the senseless death of a teenage student due to gun violence after breaking up a fight on campus last Thursday. This follows a student injury near Garfield in March due to a drive-by shooting, and multiple other shootings in the community that have led to school lockdowns. The students, staff, and families at Garfield deserve to feel safe, and we join them in anger and grief that their safety is under frequent threat. To hear from students in their own words, see this social media post from the Seattle Student Union.

High-profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children and teens who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.

Resources for Supporting Students:

It is also critical that educators - including school psychologists - continue to practice critical self-care. Following a crisis, teachers often need to provide additional support to the students in their classes. In addition, crisis responders and mental health professionals are tasked with providing crisis intervention and additional mental health support to the school community following a crisis event. Consequently, it is extremely important for caregivers to monitor their own reactions and take care of their own needs as failure to do so can result in stress and burnout.

Resources for Supporting Educators and Self Care:

If you are in need of additional support or resources, please reach out to WSASP.

Respectfully,

Mikael Olson, WSASP President

Carrie Suchy, WSASP Immediate Past President

Anna Casey, WSASP President Elect

Alex Franks-Thomas, Communications Committee Co-Chair

November is Native American Heritage Month

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:30:00 GMT

WSASP Recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month. Below are some resources that you can use to create a culturally sustaining classroom, not only for November, but all year round. (List curated by OSPI SEL Department)

The Value of Culture-based Education for Native American Students (Cicero)
Tips for Teaching about Native Peoples (Burke Museum)
Empowering Indigenous voices during Native American Heritage Month (Microsoft)
Native American Heritage Month Selected Resources for Teachers (Library of Congress)

There are many ways to celebrate and honor National Native American Heritage Month. Here are a few suggestions:

Learn about the federally recognized tribes nearest to your school district and Tribal Consultation (OSPI).
Attend a Since Time Immemorial introductory training through OSPI's Office of Native Education.
Review lessons and watch videos from the Pacific Northwest history and culture series from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Check out When We Were Alone, a children’s book by David A. Robertson, which tells the story of a grandmother who survived residential school. You can watch and listen along on YouTube as well.

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes that October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We have identified the following resources to help members learn more about this as well as to share with your school communities:

DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH -October 2023 - National Today

ADHD Awareness Month

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes that October is ADHD Awareness Month. We have identified the following resources to help members learn more about this as well as to share with your school communities.

World Mental Health Day

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes that October 10th is World Mental Health Day. We have identified the following resource to help members learn more about this as well as to share with your school communities:

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - October 10, 2023 - National Today

Indigenous People's Day

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes Indigenous People's Day on October 9, 2023.

WSASP acknowledges the commitment of all Pacific Northwest Tribes to the resurgence of their traditional ways and their respect and protection of all peoples, not only those who are living, but also those who have gone before and who are yet to be born. We pay our respect to the elders both past and present and to a valued resource the Tribes have defined as their children. They are the Tribes' future. They are the future for us all. We raise our hands to all sovereign Tribes who have stewarded these beautiful lands throughout the generations. We ask each of you to show gratitude to the Tribal Nations where you are currently located.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes that the first full week of October is Mental Illness Awareness Week. We have identified the following resources to help members learn more about this as well as to share with your school communities:

Mental Illness Awareness Week | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Latinx Heritage Month

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes that September 15-October 15 is Latinx Heritage Month. We have identified the following resources to help members learn more about this as well as to share with your school communities:

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:00:00 GMT

WSASP recognizes that September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We have identified the following resources to help members learn more about this as well as to share with your school communities:

Statement on 504 Roles

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:35:56 GMT

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is collaborating with the Washington State Association of School Psychologists (WSASP) as well as the Washington School Counselors Association (WSCA) and the School Nurse Organization of Washington (SNOW) on guidance pertaining to the coordination of 504 plans following the statewide implementation of the ASCA model for school counselors. This implementation precludes school counselors from coordinating 504 plans, particularly the clerical duties associated with the work. OSPI has already made statements that the nature of this recommendation indicates that this work is equally inappropriate for other education staff associates (ESAs), whose skills and qualifications are best utilized in non-clerical duties.

WSASP has been made aware of concerns from our members that school administrators may transfer work from school counselors to school psychologists or other ESAs. We believe that all ESAsare trained to provide specialized services to our students. We are working with OSPI on guidance to support appropriate implementation of changing responsibilities, which we hope will clearly indicate that no ESA should be assigned to clerical duties associated with 504 plans. This guidance should be released this fall, but we wanted to issue a statement about this work to keep our membership informed.

We have confirmed with Dr. Tania May at OSPI that staff who are paid fully from categorical special education dollars cannot be assigned to coordinate 504 plans, as this is not part of IDEA. For those who are funded in this way, this is one point you may leverage in your advocacy work if you are being impacted by the policy change. We are sharing the WSASP Advocacy Tool Kit which is filled with information to help guide local advocacy efforts that may parallel the state level advocacy we are engaged in with OSPI. We must remember that OSPI will offer guidance, not mandates, and that we are a local control state. This may result in the need for local advocacy, for which these tools can support your work.

Please contact president@wsasp.org with any questions.

WSASP Response to Denver Hyatt Actions

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:01:42 GMT

As previously acknowledged by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Washington State Association of School Psychologists (WSASP) condemns, on the strongest possible terms, the totally unacceptable and harmful incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. This extremely disturbing event directly affected NASP President Dr. Celeste Malone, her friends, colleagues, and family, and by extension the Black community and our own membership.

We recognize that Hyatt staff have been meeting with Dr. Malone and issued a formal apology. We support the requests from NASP and ask that the Hyatt follows through on its promises. Click here to read the letter sent to Hyatt corporate staff by WSASP President Carrie Suchy.

2022 Census Results

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Every three years, WSASP conducts a 'reevaluation' of the state of school psychology in Washington state. We are the only organization to collect and analyze detailed information about the role of school psychologists in Washington. The information provided supports advocacy efforts at the district, state, and federal levels. Click here to access census results and key takeaways.

For the 2022 Census, over 2,500 pre-established WSASP contacts received a link to complete the survey. 488 recipients completed the survey, a 20% increase from the number of respondents in 2019! More than half of our respondents reported being within their first 10 years of practice. The school psychologist population in Washington continues to be overwhelmingly female (74%) and white (approximately 83%), but this year’s data set has diversified somewhat compared to 2019 results.

Our results reflect a school psychologist role heavily burdened by assessment, report writing, and other clerical tasks that prevent the provision of direct services to children. Census data shows that less than 40% of respondents are actively engaged with data, systems, or practices within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) in their role. Those who are engaged participate most with data processes and least with practice and implementation.

CWU School Psychology Graduate Students Helping Local Kids with New Counseling Service

Thu, 26 May 2022 20:03:40 GMT

A new student counseling service through the Central Washington University Psychology department has been providing much-needed support for nine Kittitas County youths this spring, supplying free mental health services that weren’t otherwise available to them.

Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Olivia Holter, CWU School Psychology graduate students have been able to offer solutions-based counseling to kids ages 8-17 based on their individual needs. Each child has participated in six to eight sessions over the past two months, and Holter says the program has produced valuable results, for both the clients and graduate students.

“I’m incredibly proud of the work we are doing because we are making a difference in the lives of kids in our community,” she said. “The pandemic has had a large impact on the social and mental well-being of kids, and this service has the potential to help a community that historically doesn’t have enough providers.”

Click here to learn more.

WSASP Response to Uvalde Shooting

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:55:00 GMT

Our hearts are heavy following the tremendous loss of life yesterday at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. This massacre follows other acts of gun violence in Buffalo, NY, and an increase in gun violence in many of our communities around the state. We send this email on the two-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota.

High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.

Resources for Supporting Students:

It is also critical that educators - including school psychologists - continue to practice critical self care. Following a crisis, teachers are often required to provide additional support to the students in their classes. In addition, crisis responders and mental health professionals are tasked with providing crisis intervention and additional mental health support to the school community following a crisis event. Consequently, it is extremely important for caregivers to monitor their own reactions and take care of their own needs as failure to do so can result in stress and burnout.

Resources for Supporting Educators and Self Care:

If you are in need of additional support or resources, please reach out to WSASP.

Respectfully,

Cassie Mulivrana, WSASP President
Alex Franks-Thomas, WSASP Immediate Past President, Communications Committee Co-Chair
Sherri Bentley, WSASP Mental Health Committee Co-Chair
Mikael Olson, WSASP Communications Committee Co-Chair, Area 1C Co-Representative

2022 Election Results

Fri, 06 May 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Elections closed on April 29th. Members voted for President-Elect, Treasurer, and Area Representatives for even-numbered areas. Elected positions will begin July 1, 2022.

President Elect: Mikael Olson, Issaquah School District
Treasurer: Arick Branen, Tacoma Public Schools
Area 1B: Larry Ruble, Lake Stevens School District
Area 1D: Sarah Daley, Federal Way Public Schools; Krista Helbing, Kent School District
Area 2: Apryl Yearout, Soap Lake School District
Area 4: Unfilled
Area 6: Sara Allen, Yakima School District; Tricia Parker
Area 8: Kayleen Campbell, Spokane Public Schools; Franklin Day, Cheney School District
Area 10: Mary Bauer, Kennewick School District; Lore'K Garafola, Riverside Publishing

Thank you to everyone who participated, and who has served on the WSASP Board!

WSASP Supports Federal Funding for Mental Health Grants

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:00:00 GMT

WSASP has signed on to a letter to Congress requesting $1 billion to support new competitions of the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Grant and the School Based Mental Health Services Grant in FY23. These two funding streams support efforts to address workforce shortages of school employed mental health professionals and increase access to comprehensive school mental health services across the country. These services are needed now more than ever and these grants are supporting amazing work to increase access to school psychologists!

Original signers include the American Psychological Association, American School Counselor Association, Mental Health America, National Association of School Psychologists, Sandy Hook Promise, and the School Social Work Association of America.

Click here to view the letter.

Call for Nominations for 2022 Elections

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT

WSASP is seeking nominations for the 2022 elections! This election cycle, WSASP members will be voting for the positions of President-Elect, Treasurer, and Area Representatives for even-numbered areas (1B, 1D, 2, 4 , 6, 8, 10).

Current members are eligible to self-nominate for the position of Treasurer and area representative. Candidates for President-Elect are nominated by Executive Board members. Candidates for President-Elect must have served as an Area Representative or Committee Chair for the past three consecutive years.

Click here to watch a video from Past-President Alex Franks-Thomas and President Cassie Mulivrana explaining the roles of different leadership positions within WSASP, including positions up for election this year as well as committee participation.

Click here to submit a nomination statement for yourself or a colleague. Nominations are due on April 13, 2022, and ballots will be sent out on April 15, 2022. Elections will close April 29, 2022 and results announced April 30, 2022.

To learn more about leadership opportunities in WSASP, please click below to register for one of our information sessions. After you register, you will receive an email with information about joining the meeting.

Thursday, March 17th at 12:00pm

Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm

WSASP Statement on Conflict in Ukraine

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:23:27 GMT

Current events unfolding in Ukraine may have a direct impact on many of our communities in Washington State, including students and families who have direct ties to Ukraine and Russia, as well as military-connected students and families. They can experience violence and loss directly, be exposed through extensive media and internet coverage, deal with the stress of parents who are deployed, or have relatives displaced by violence or oppression and become refugees.

Children’s natural resilience plays an important protective role, but trauma and extreme stress and anxiety can interfere with their learning and well-being. Families and educators can support children by establishing a sense of safety and security, helping them to process their thoughts and feelings, reinforcing their resilience and strengths, building positive connections within the school community, placing events in the proper context, and providing any needed mental health support.

WSASP recommends the following resources to support students, families, and communities who may be impacted by these recent events:

If you are in need of professional support or guidance, please reach out to WSASP by emailing president@wsasp.org.

WSASP Statement on LGBTQ+ State Policies

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:13:41 GMT

National attention has been given to recent state-level legislative bills and directives that are likely to inflict emotional harm to students based on gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Although these bills and directives do not directly impact students in Washington State, exposure to media coverage of these has the potential for strong negative effects.

This is especially a concern for those who may feel a connection with the individuals involved or who are vulnerable themselves. It is imperative that educators, parents, and other caregivers advocate for, connect with, and support students who may be at risk. Understanding risk factors and effective supports is critical in preventing peer violence and decreasing the risk of suicide in LGBTQI2-S youth.

WSASP stands firm in its commitment to equity, and is committed to advocating for policy and legislation that supports equitable practices in the field of education in Washington State.

WSASP recommends the following resources to support students, families, and communities who may be impacted by these recent events:

The WSASP Non-Discrimination and Equity Statement, approved in May 2021, is available here. If you are in need of professional support or guidance, please reach out to WSASP by emailing president@wsasp.org.

Gonzaga Assessment Conference

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:44:30 GMT

Gonzaga's fifth annual Assessment Conference will take place on Friday, March 4 in person on the university campus. Visit the event website for more information. Please note that a virtual attendance option is not available. The event is free for Gonzaga students and faculty, $40 for students from other graduate programs, and $150 for community members, including school psychologists.

WSASP Happy Hour at NASP Convention

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:00:00 GMT

WSASP is hosting a happy hour at the NASP Convention in Boston this week for attendees from Washington State. The happy hour is scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Click here to RSVP!

KOMO Interview with President Cassie Mulivrana

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:30:00 GMT

WSASP President Cassie Mulivrana was interviewed by KOMO News on Thursday, February 3 about recent threats of school violence, and how shortages of school psychologist sand other mental health providers impact prevention and response. Click here to watch the segment or read the corresponding article.

New Social Justice Shirt Campaign

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Show your commitment to equitable and just practices as a Washington State school psychologist with our new t-shirt campaign. All proceeds will support the WSASP Social Justice Task Force grant program for improving equity and access to professional development resources, tools, and practices. A variety of colors and styles are available. Order now!

New Webinar: Self-Care and Self-Advocacy

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:50:11 GMT

WSASP's Retention and Recruitment Committee is offering training opportunities throughout winter and spring. All sessions will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 PM on Zoom. The next session will take place on Thursday, February 10, 2022 and addresses self-care and self-advocacy. Click here to learn more and register.

President Cassie Mulivrana Featured in Seattle Times Article

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:24:58 GMT

2021-22 WSASP President Cassie Mulivrana was interviewed by the Seattle Times Education Lab in December regarding student mental health and recent threats of violence. Click here to access the full article.

WSASP Booth at NASP Convention

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:55:48 GMT

WSASP is pleased to have our first recruitment booth at the 2022 NASP Convention in Boston! WSASP will have a recruitment booth at the NASP 2022 Convention exhibition hall February 16-18 to generate interest and provide information about job and internship opportunities available in Washington State. Each year more than 2,000 school psychologists, graduate students, interns, and early career professionals choose to attend the NASP convention to expand their professional learning and seek networking and employment opportunities.

Post any open positions or internships available in your district before February 16th to advertise to this wide audience! This free opportunity is too good to pass up! For more information, contact WSASP President Cassie Mulivrana.

Welcome to the WSASP News Blog!

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:52:51 GMT

In an effort to provide current information to Washington State school psychologists, WSASP has established this news blog to provide relevant and timely information to members and stakeholders, in addition to the Prior Written Notice bi-weekly electronic newsletter, and the SCOPE, our triannual newsletter.