FASP Membership Committee

Membership

The Chairperson for this committee is:

Paula Lewis

Email: faspmembership@gmail.com

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FASP Members: Do you need to update your contact information - email address, phone number, mailing address? Please contact Paula Lewis with your current information (faspmembership@gmail.com).

For your consideration: Benefits of Membership

Click here for secure online renewal for the 2011-2012 membership year.

Click here for the 2011-2012 combined
FASP/CSFI Membership Application

**NOTE: You do NOT need your member number to renew your membership.

First organized in 1957, FASP is one of the largest state school psychology associations in the nation. Although the majority of members live, work, or attend school in Florida, FASP also has members in sixteen states and four foreign countries.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Florida Association of School Psychologists is to promote and to advocate for the health, safety, and educational development of Florida's children, youth, and families, and to advance the profession of school psychology.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FASP members have the opportunity to obtain Continuing Education credits, increase their professional skill development and obtain discounted rates to FASP sponsored workshops, the Summer Institute and the Annual Conference.

INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS

FASP keeps you informed of critical issues to school psychologists via The Florida School Psychologist newsletter, the FASP Flash email newsletter, and the FASP web site. These sources provide current information within the profession including information about upcoming events, professional best practices, State and National news, accomplishments of members, and new or updated products and publications relevant to school psychology. Our FASP President and NASP delegate provide information from the national level by their attendance at leadership meetings and frequent communication with other state leaders and the NASP leadership. The FASP membership directory gives you the opportunity to contact fellow school psychologists around the state.

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REPRESENTATION

FASP monitors and sponsors legislation that can have a great impact on school psychologists. Our FASP lobbyist represents you and your professional interests before the State Legislature. FASP also provides liaisons with various State Departments, Boards and Commissions. The Legislative Chairperson provides frequent legislative updates to keep members informed of critical issues that have an impact on school psychology and services to children.

REGIONAL REPRESENTATION

FASP has 7 Regional Representatives that act as liaisons between the Executive Board and regional members. Regional Representatives facilitate communications between local professionals, coordinate local workshops and represent local needs to the association.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

The professional ethics committee provides responses to issues raised by membership and monitors ethical issues in education and psychology.

PUBLIC AWARENESS

FASP public relations efforts are designed to promote understanding and support for the profession of school psychology. FASP works to target information to specific groups and audiences including legislators, media representatives, school administrators, parents, and teachers about the profession of school psychology’s valuable contribution to the educational process and to mental health services. Join our collective voice professional concerns and dissemination of information.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FASP encourages members to become involved as an Executive Board Member. While serving as a board member you have the opportunity to learn many new skills and you can earn Continuing Education credit toward your NCSP.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The FASP Flash announces current job openings and every year at our annual conference, a job fair allows members to meet prospective employers and to obtain information about possible job opportunities.

RECOGNIZE EXEMPLARY SERVICE

FASP provides awards for the School Psychologist of the year, the Outstanding Administrator of the year, Outstanding Legislator of the year, and awards Graduate Studies. FASP also recognizes Innovative Programs that have made a difference for children. Periodically, FASP recognizes members who have made a significant contribution to the field via the Willard Nelson Award.

RESEARCH

FASP conducts, supports, and disseminates results of pertinent research to promote the delivery of state-of-the-art school psychological services. FASP awards grants biannually to support research by FASP members.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

FASP has archives of many of the FASP documents produced over the years.

THE COMMITTEE OF CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE (CCE)

Is a form of Political Action Committee (PAC). This committee constitutes a way for FASP to contribute to individuals seeking any political office.

Have an influence on how we practice...click here for information about FASP's Committee of Continuous Existence (CCE).

CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUND (CSFI)

FASP provides members with the opportunity to participate in our charitable organization. The Children’s Services Fund provides grants to bring needed services to Florida’s children. As a member of the Children’s Services Fund, FASP members can apply for grants to help children in need. (For information about the FASP Children's Services Fund please click here.)

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Regular: Dues Amount - $80.00
Open to anyone who is

Certified by the Florida Department of Education as a school psychologist or
Licensed by the State of Florida or
A Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) or
A Past President of FASP after the three year dues exemption following their presidency year or
Primarily engaged in the training of school psychologist or
A certified or licensed school psychologist who does not live or work in the state of Florida (reduced rate of $70.00)

Transition (NEW): Dues Amount $40.00
Those eligible for transition membership are those who have

Graduated from a School Psychology program and held Student membership the previous year.
Transition members would be eligible for half the regular dues and the status would be valid for one year.

Student: Dues Amount - $20.00
Open to anyone who is

Actively engaged half time or more (minimum six semester hours) in a formal program leading to an advanced degree in school psychology and not currently employed as a school psychologist or
Completing an internship in school psychology

(NOTE: Students MUST have FASP's student verification form signed by their program Supervisor and submit the form to the membership chairperson for the application to be considered complete. Upon receipt of the verification form, the membership certificate will be provided. Please click here to download the verification form.)

Retired: Dues Amount - $30.00
Open to anyone who is

Retired from remunerative employment in school psycology or related services and has been a continuous member of FASP for at least five years before retirement

Associate: Dues Amount - $80.00

This is a non-voting membership available to persons who are not eligible for any other membership category but express support and interest in the field.
Does not live or work in the state of Florida (reduced rate of $70.00)

Click here for secure online renewal.

If you would like to join FASP, as a new member, or renew your current membership, click here for a 2011-2012 membership application.

**NOTE: You do NOT need your member number to renew your membership.