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1. California Association of School Psychologists www.casponline.org 916/444-1595

2. CASP History Founded in 1953 Largest statewide organization of school psychologists in the nation Nearly 3,000 members

3. CASP Organizational Goals Serve as a resource Provide technical assistance Represent the profession to key policy makers

4. The Role of School Psychologists • Assist with early identification of problems • Psychological counseling • Collaborate with parents, teachers, health care providers • Assist in crisis intervention • Provide psychological assessments • Conduct research evaluations

5. School Psychologists are Child Advocates School Psychologists play an integral role in improving the educational experience for all children. School psychologists collaborate with school personnel, local government agencies and parents to promote the mental health, learning and welfare of California’s youth. Students must have a healthy frame of mind on which to build a solid educational foundation.

6. CASP Profile The California Association of School Psychologists, was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Sacramento. CASP is the largest statewide organization of school psychologists in the nation. With membership of more than 2,500, CASP represents the interest of the state’s school psychologists – professionals dedicated to improving the mental health and educational experience for all students.

7. CASP Programs and Member Services Certificate of Advanced Training & Specialization (CATS) • Functional Analysis and Behavior Intervention • School Crisis Prevention, Response and Intervention • Assessment of the English Learner Scholarships and Grants • Scientist-Practitioner Research Grant • Michael Goodman Memorial Research Award California School Psychology Foundation • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship • Paul Henkin Convention Scholarship • School Psychology Mini-Grants • Contributions to children in need throughout the world

8. More . . CASP Programs and Member Services Continuing Education Programs Annual Convention Winter Conference Summer Institute Services Legislative and Regulatory Representation Job Placement Bulletin School Psychology Information and Referral Service Web Site – www.casponline.org Public Awareness Campaign Publications CASP Today The California School Psychologist Resource Papers and Hot Sheets

9. CASP Regions and Affiliates Region I Humboldt-Del Norte Association of School Psychologists Sonoma County Association of School Psychologists Region II Santa Clara County Association of School Psychologists School Psychologist Association of San Mateo County Monterey County Association of School Psychologists Region III Central Valley Affiliate Stanislaus County Association of School Psychologists Region IV Los Angeles Association of School Psychologists Region V Greater Long Beach Association of School Psychologists Foothill Association of School Psychologists Region VI Riverside Association of School Psychologists Region VII San Diego Association of School Psychologists Imperial County Association of School Psychologists Region VIII Ventura County Association of School Psychologists San Luis Obispo County Association of School Psychologists Antelope Valley Association of School Psychologists Region IX Orange County Association of School Psychologists Region X Delta Area Association of School Psychologists

10. California Education Code Section 49424--School Psychologists, Services A school psychologist is a credentialed professional whose primary objective is the application of scientific principles of learning and behavior to ameliorate school-related problems and to facilitate the learning and development of children in the public schools of California.

11. 1400 K Street, Suite 311, Sacramento, CA 95814 916/444-1595 (phone) * 916/444-1597 (fax) memberservices@casponline.org Suzanne M. Fisher, Executive Director September 2007