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APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation October 2025 Meeting Public Comment and Notice
The Accreditation Operation Procedures (AOP) outline procedures that guide the accreditation process for programs to be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Correspondent to the AOP are Implementing Regulations (IRs), which are official policy...
Call for Applications – Embracing Leadership: Developing Skills for Your Career Evolution (Via APA Division 41)
Embracing Leadership is designed by the American Psychology Law Society (APA Division 41) to provide practical training in leadership and with leadership opportunities. The goals of the program are:...
APA Division 16 Call for 2026 Convention Proposals
Division 16 invites your proposals for the APA’s 2026 Annual Convention in Washington, DC! We are excited to be back in DC and hope to see you there! The convention will be held from August 6 to 8, 2026. Proposals are encouraged in all areas related to school...
Call for Division 16 Proposal Reviewers for the 2026 APA Convention
The 2026 Convention Committee is seeking reviewers for proposals for the 2026 APA Convention, which will be held in Washington, DC, from August 6 to 8, 2026 . We anticipate that each reviewer will be assigned 4–6 proposals submitted for divisional programming as...
Webinar: Early Career Funding Opportunities With APF & CECP
Early Career Funding Opportunities with APF & CECP Join the American Psychological Foundation and the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists for this free funding focused webinar! APF’s Programs team will provide an overview of APF’s funding opportunities,...
APA Autism Statement
Public Comment is open for NBI on Seclusion & Restraint
APA seeks public comments regarding the Position Statement on Seclusion and Restraint. The comment period is open for 30 days. All comments must be received by 11:59pm EST on October 23, 2025. The public comment portal is...
Public Notice: IRs D.4-7(c), D.8-2, and E.1-3
The Accreditation Operation Procedures (AOP) outline procedures that guide the accreditation process for programs to be accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Correspondent to the AOP are Implementing Regulations (IRs), which are official policy...
Methodological Retrospectives: A Qualitative Teaching/Training Resource
As you are selecting readings for courses and preparing for the semester, I wanted to let you know about a new initiative we have developed at Qualitative Psychology to support professors who are teaching or training students in qualitative methods. I am excited...
Call for Submissions – Public Education and Its Discontents: Psychological Science and PK-12 Education in the United States
Public Education and Its Discontents: Psychological Science and PK-12 Education in the United States A Joint Special Issue Sponsored by the Board of Educational Affairs of APA Submission Deadlines: Submit Proposal: August 15, 2025 First Draft Due: February 26, 2026...
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