Welcome to Division 16!
Welcome, friends and colleagues, to the American Psychological Association’s flagship division of School Psychology. Driven by a desire to enable positive learning outcomes for students of all ages, sexes, and backgrounds, Division 16 offers a cohesive community for School Psychologists to engage one another in scholarly settings.
Recent School Psych Announcements
Open Call for Papers for Special Section – Diversification of School Psychology: Developing an Evidence-Base from Current Research and Practice
Submission deadline August 15, 2015 About the Special Topic Section Diversification among school psychology students, practitioners, and faculty warrants further understanding and emphasis. There is a critical need to identify high-quality research and practices that...
Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Reauthorization Introduced in the 114th Congress – Take Action Now!
As of last week, bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA) has now been introduced in both the House and Senate! In February, Representatives David Jolly (R-FL-5th) and Danny Davis (D-IL-7th) introduced H.R. 938, the Garrett Lee...
BEA Award – Distinguished Contributions for the Education and Training of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Psychologist
This award recognizes the distinguished contributions for the education and training of psychologists within the fields of child and adolescent mental health. Winners are selected for exemplary education and training initiatives that transform mental health practices...