Student Affiliates in School Psychology

About SASP

Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) is a student led organization for PhD students pursuing a career in School Psychology. Individual student members as well as university chapters have access to the many benefits SASP provides which include, but are not limited to the following:

 

 

Contact SASP at saspweb@saspweb.info

· SASP and Division 16 members receive copies of The School Psychologist, School Psychology Quarterly, and the SASP newsletter, SASP News.

· The opportunity to publish in the SASP News and submit materials to The School Psychologist, and the APAGS newsletter. SASP members also have the opportunity to become more involved in the future of school psychology by running for offices within SASP.

· The opportunity to present research at the annual SASP mini-convention, (held during the APA convention).

· Eligibility to apply for APA travel awards, scholarship awards, and other financial awards.

· Increased opportunities to meet and interact with leaders in the field of school psychology.

· SASP chapters are a forum for enhanced communication channels where students can communicate with students and faculty about psychology-related information, ideas, projects, and activities, especially those about issues important to students (e.g., internships, research experiences, practical experiences in the United States and internationally).

· SASP chapters serve as a formalized group in which problems can be discussed and debated, and ideas and strategies can be shared with other campuses.

· Many active SASP chapters participate in community service and fundraising.

· Local SASP chapters serve as advocates for current and incoming students through mentoring and advising.