Each year Division 16 nominates school psychologists for Fellow status in APA. To be recommended for fellowship by Div. 16, candidates must have made contributions in at least one of the following areas:
- Sustained publication in the field of school psychology documenting empirical research, the development of significant theory or method, or other scholarly pursuits.
- A major role in the conceiving, planning and directing of relevant research and training programs.
- Spreading an understanding and application of new knowledge about school psychology through innovations in teaching and/or practice.
- Demonstrating leadership in identifying problems, defining goals, formulating methods, communicating the aims and ideals of the field and advancing the organizational implementation of its purpose.
Below are criteria to be met at the APA level, as the Division nominates candidates for Fellow Status to APA.
- doctoral degree based in part on a psychological dissertation
- prior status as a member for at least one year, and nomination by a division to which the member belongs
- active engagement in the advancement of psychology
- five years of acceptable postdoctoral experience
- evidence of unusual and outstanding contribution or performance in the field of psychology
Individuals must be current APA and Division 16 members in order to access the Fellows portal.(scroll down the page when you arrive there). Materials should be forwarded on each nominee, including a vita, supporting letters (minimum of three) and other supporting materials indicative of the nominee’s contributions. Please see an overview of the nomination process.
All nominations and related materials must be submitted electronically by December 1, 2023 through the Online Fellows Submission Portal: http://www.apa.org/membership/fellows/index.aspx.
Please also view the Division 16 Fellows link with additional instructions for Initial Fellow Applicants and instructions for endorsers: https://apadivision16.org/fellows/
Please contact the Fellows Chair, Dr. Rosemary Flanagan for any questions (rflanaganabpp@gmail.com).