Benefits of membership include:
Publications
- A journal: School Psychology, free to members.
- A newsletter: The School Psychologist, free to members.
- A practitioner-oriented book series, Applying Psychology in the Schools.
- Materials for professional preparation and continuing education.
- A convention program at annual APA conferences focusing on issues relevant to school psychology practice, research, and training.
Other Benefits
- Representation on APA boards, groups representing school psychology (in particular the National Association of School Psychologists), and other organizations concerned with children, families, and schools.
- Awards for distinguished service, senior scientists, outstanding dissertation, and early career accomplishments.
- Hospitality suites and social hours at annual APA Conventions.
- Opportunities to become 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).
- Links to various APA programs, for instance the Minority Fellowship Programs.
- The division currently maintains a member LISTSERV to facilitate communications among members. If you would like to be added to the LISTSERV, please visit lists.apa.org
Dues
Associate members, full members, and fellows of APA are eligible to become associates, members, and fellows of Div. 16. Annual dues are $60. However, we do offer a number of special discounts for first-year registrants, which are available in the registration portal.
The Professional Affiliate status is reserved for credentialed school psychologists or other psychologists who are not members of APA. Professional Affiliates can vote for all offices within Div. 16 with the exception of Representatives to Council, and they receive all divisional benefits (such as the division journal and newsletter). Annual dues are $70.
Student in School Psychology Affiliate status is open to students who are enrolled in school psychology graduate programs with the endorsement of a faculty member who is also a member of APA. Annual dues are $25.
Member Sponsorship Campaign
Division 16 is excited to announce our Member Sponsorship Campaign for 2019. Although you know the value of membership, perhaps there is someone you know – a colleague, early career professional, supervisee – who is not yet a member of the Division. As you are renewing your own commitment to the Division for 2019, we hope that you will consider “gifting” a membership to someone who is not currently a member. As a Sponsor Member, you can purchase as many gift memberships as you wish at a discounted $20 rate.
Although the concept is simple, the results could be tremendous in terms of increasing Division engagement. Giving a membership provides the recipient with access to all Division 16 resources such as The School Psychologist, School Psychology, and members-only listservs. More importantly, however, it shows your support of that person’s professional development and helps to bring more supporters of school psychology to the table.
To join in the Member Sponsorship Campaign and give the gift of membership to someone you know, please find the required form here.
Full Pricing for Division 16 Membership
Common Membership Types & Benefits
For APA Members & Fellows
- Subscription to School Psychology
- Subscription to Division 16’s Newsletter, The School Psychologist
- Eligibility to present at the Annual APA Conference, with hospitality suites and social hours
- Eligibility for awards spanning all career levels
- Opportunities to become involved in special interest groups on topics relevant to school psychology practice, research, and training
- Division 16 LISTSERV subscription
- Access to the School Psych Job Board
- Eligible to vote in elections and hold office
For Student Members
- Subscription to School Psychology
- Subscription to Division 16’s Newsletter, The School Psychologist
- Eligibility to present at the Annual APA Conference, with hospitality suites and social hours
- Eligibility for awards spanning all career levels
- Opportunities to become involved in special interest groups on topics relevant to school psychology practice, research, and training
- Division 16 LISTSERV subscription
- Access to the School Psych Job Board
For Professional Affiliates
- Subscription to School Psychology
- Subscription to Division 16’s Newsletter, The School Psychologist
- Eligibility to present at the Annual APA Conference, with hospitality suites and social hours
- Eligibility for awards spanning all career levels
- Opportunities to become involved in special interest groups on topics relevant to school psychology practice, research, and training
- Division 16 LISTSERV subscription
- Access to the School Psych Job Board
- Eligible to vote in elections (except for APA Council Representatives)