Welcome to Division 16!
Welcome, friends and colleagues, to the American Psychological Association’s Division of School Psychology. Our members’ primary professional interests focus on psychology with children, youth, families, and the schooling process. Division 16 offers a cohesive community for members to engage with one another regarding science, practice, and policy relevant to the field of school psychology. We hope you will join us!
Recent School Psych Announcements
Open for Comments: Draft APA Guideline on Behavioral Treatment of Obesity and Overweight in Children and Adolescents
Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that the draft version of APA's "Clinical Practice Guideline for the Behavioral Treatment of Obesity and Overweight in Children and Adolescents" has been posted and is open for your comments. The website containing the draft...
Call for Nominations – MFP Training Advisory Committee
The Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is seeking nominations for one master’s level member for the Training Advisory Committee (TAC) of its Services for Transition Age Youth (STAY) Fellowship funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
Call for Papers – Special Focus Prevention of Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Early Childhood
The proposed special focus shall include interdisciplinary efforts to prevent behavioral and emotional disorders in early childhood. The editors for the special issue include a special education professor with expertise in prevention and intervention with children...