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Do you need to survey school psychologists? For a small fee you can host your survey here, and we will also include it in our email newsletters! Learn more Black Lives Matter!Our hearts are with the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and everyone whose lives have been impacted by police violence and anti-black racism. Once again, our country’s unhealed legacy of systemic racism and prejudice has been exposed.CASP’s guiding vision is to foster the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of all students and to ensure that students are educated in schools that support equity, access, and respect for all. We know that our vision cannot be fully realized while Black and Brown children suffer from continued inequity and racial trauma.So, we make a promise to listen, to honor the wisdom of the Black and Brown communities of California, to stand for justice, and to support the healing that must occur. We must confront inequity and stand in solidarity with those who are struggling for justice and peace.Below are some resources you may find useful:Talking to Children About Violence Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic EventsCNN and Sesame Street Town Hall on Racism Saturday, June 6th 7 AM PTChildren’s Books about Race and RacismYou can also read our National organization, NASP’s statement and find more resources on their Social Justice Page. Spring CASP TodayThis special edition of CASP Today covers a wide variety of hot topics in coping with Covid-19. From how to handle assessments, to options for students to meet their hours, to virtual professional development opportunities we hope you will find our newsletter informative and helpful! Normally an exclusive member benefit, this special edition of CASP Today is being made available for free in the interests of best serving our students.ACCESS NOWFrom Your CASP LeadershipIn this unprecedented moment of uncertainty and difficulty, we hope that you are managing as well as you can to adapt to this new reality. Your skills as school and educational psychologists, mental health providers, and leaders in your schools, districts, and regional associations are now more crucial than ever before. CASP is working to provide as much information, resources, and guidance as we can to help you make this transition as smoothly as possible.The CASP Executive Committee would like to offer the following updates and suggestions to support you and your continued work on behalf of students and families across the State.Continue reading Resources for Dealing with School ViolenceAs school psychologists, CASP was saddened and horrified by the school shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita on Nov. 14. Too many of California’s students, teachers and school psychologists have lived through these acts of violence in what is still one of the safest places for children – schools.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.CASP has National Association of School Psychologists publications on its website that may assist school psychologists whose schools have suffered shootings and other violent acts. They can be found here. More information on school climate, safety and the role of the school psychologist can be found here.Governor Newsom Signs CASP-Sponsored BillCASP-sponsored Assembly Bill 1651, which will allow LEPs to supervise Board of Behavioral Sciences associates in school settings, received Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature Sept. 20.The “Licensed educational psychologists: supervision of associates and trainees” bill allows BBS associates (interns) to gain up to 1,200 hours of training while they offer educationally related mental health services under the supervision of LEPs. This not only brings more mental health workers to the schools but could increase the number of LEPs while giving the social workers, marriage and family therapists and clinical counselors experience in school settings.The Board of Behavioral Sciences formally endorsed the bill in May, while the National Association of Social Workers, California Chapter, and the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California also offered support, as did several LEPs. The bill, by Assembly member Jose Medina, D-San Jose, got through the state Assembly and Senate with no opposition.CASP would like to thank LEP Committee Chair Chris Jones for testifying on behalf of the bill before Assembly and Senate business and professions committees and before the BBS. CASP would also like to thank the many LEPs who wrote letters to Gov. Newsom and to their own state Assembly members and Senators asking for yes votes on the bill.AB 1651 did not receive a no vote or negative public comment. The bill goes into effect on January 1. However, regulations and a training program for LEPs interested in supervising will need to be developed prior before the associated can earn hours under a LEP’s supervision.Interested? Please refer to this fact sheet from the BBS.Is your CASP membership about to expire? Renew today!Take advantage of convention discounts, webinar discounts (need CEUs?), hotel discounts, and continue to receive referral services for those issues in which you need some guidance, representation in Sacramento on issues that affect how you do your job. And don t miss out on CASP Today, the association s quarterly newsletter; Contemporary School Psychology, CASP s quarterly academic journal; major discounts at CASP’s annual convention, and more. Fill out the appropriate renewal application today by visiting the CASP membership page. SurveysThe following surveys have been submitted to CASP and is available to take now: Conversations with Students About Race School Psychologist Practitioners' Perceptions of Supports for Leadership Roles CASP Graduate Student Survey: COVID-19 Do you need to survey school psychologists? For a small fee you can host your survey here, and we will also include it in our email newsletters! Learn more

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