Join Division 16
Of The American Psychological Association
Membership Benefits
- Join a vibrant community of school psychologists dedicated to science-informed practice, anti-racism, and advocacy
- Receive free access to two leading academic publications for access to new findings, research, and current events in the field: School Psychology (APA-Published Peer-Reviewed Journal) & The School Psychologists (Newsletter)
- Attend free events for advanced professional development on current, timely topics impacting school psychology
- Contribute to advocacy and policy efforts with D16 and APA
- Receive special pricing for continuing education, other live events, and APA Convention
- Get notifications of opportunities for grants, careers, and certification/licensure information
- Nominate yourself or a colleague for annual awards related to research, service, and anti-racism
- Participate in collaboration and social networking at hospitality suites and social hours at annual APA Convention
- Get involved with committees and special interest groups on topics relevant to school psychology practice, research, and training (such as ethnic minority affairs, ethics, preschool services, psychopharmacology, and women in school psychology)
- Be linked to field-wide APA programs, such as the Minority Fellowship Programs
Additional Benefits for Student Members:
- Join engaged community of student leaders across the US dedicated to school psychology
- Receive special content for and by students related to scholarly and career development
- Join the Transforming, Engaging, Achieving Mentoring (TEAM) program designed to create safe spaces for BPIC mentors and mentees to engage in discussion, collaboration, and support.
- Get involved by through leadership opportunities
- Be eligible for student-specific funding, publication, and award opportunities
Membership Dues
Full Membership: $60
For those seeking to join Division 16 with broader APA membership.
First Year (Full Membership): $60
For new members, a discounted rate to join Division 16 with broader APA membership.
Early Career Psychologists: $40
For those who are up to three years postdoctorate, a discounted rate to join Division 16 with broader APA membership.
Student Membership: $25
For current undergraduate, master, or doctoral students, a discounted rate to join Division 16.
Affiliate Membership: $70
For those seeking Division 16 membership only (no APA affiliation).
First Year (Affiliate Membership): $20
For those seeking to join only Division 16 (no APA affiliation) at a discounted first-year rate.
International Membership: $10
For those who are located outside of the United States and wish to join Division 16 only (no APA affiliation).
Life Status: $0
For those who have held Division 16 membership sufficiently long to receive life status. A $30 publication fee is assessed if interested in receiving a copy of our journal.