Annual Conference

Conference at a Glance:

Tuesday, October 27 (Pre-Conference)

9:00 – 10:00 FASP Officer Bank Business

10:30 – 11:30 Finance Committee Meeting

12:30 – 4:30 Board Meeting

7:00 – 8:30 Conference Registration

Wednesday, October 28

7:30 – 11:00 Conference Registration

8:00 – 11:00 Featured Speakers and Presentations

9:00 – 11:00 Job & Internship Fair

11:00 – 12:45 FASP Annual Business Meeting

12:45 – 2:00 Lunch on Own

2:00 – 5:00 Featured Speakers and Presentations

5:00 – 6:00 Poster Sessions & Welcome Reception (Lite Bites and Cash Bar)

6:00 – 7:00 Awards Ceremony

Thursday, October 29

7:30 – 8:30 Conference Registration

8:00 – 11:00 Featured Speakers and Presentations

11:00 – 12:15 Lunch on Own

12:15 – 1:45 General Session

2:00 – 5:00 Featured Speakers and Presentations

Friday, October 30

7:30 – 8:30 Conference Registration

8:30 – 11:30 Featured CE Speakers

11:30 – 1:00 Lunch on Own

1:00 – 4:00 Featured CE Speakers

Saturday, October 31 (Post-Conference Sessions)

8:00 – 12:30 Licensure Required Courses (Domestic Violence and Medical Errors)

View the detailed session planner.

For planning purposes, the registration fee schedule is provided below. Registration includes access to all conference sessions and special events for each day purchased. Visit https://fasp.memberclicks.net/ac26 to register!

FASP AC 2026 Registration Fees

Wednesday & Thursday

• Early Career/Retired Members $190
• Regular/Associate Members $250
• Student Members $105
• Non-Members $375

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

• Early Career/Retired Members $250
• Regular/Associate Members $325
• Student Members $135
• Non-Members $475

Friday Only

• Early Career/Retired Members $120
• Regular/Associate Members $150
• Student Members $75
• Non-Members $175

Saturday

• Members Medical Errors or Domestic Violence only, Pre-registered $30
• Members Medical Errors AND Domestic Violence, Pre-registered $50
• Non-Member Medical Errors or Domestic Violence only, Pre-registered $60
• Non-Members Medical Errors AND Domestic Violence, Pre-registered $110

FASP’s 53rd Annual Conference will be held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront from October 28–30, 2026. In the heart of the Waterfront District, we will be within walking distance of multiple museums, the St. Pete Pier, and restaurants of all kinds.

Room Rate*

• $169/night (single or double occupancy) plus applicable taxes
• Visit our designated hotel reservation site – https://group.hilton.com/4tzv65
• Call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) – be sure to mention the FASP conference
• *This special rate is valid until October 1, or when the room block is filled (whichever comes first)

Parking

• $22.50 overnight for registered hotel guests
• $25 daily for non-registered attendees
• Special Departure Day Rate: To accommodate event departure on Saturday, a flat $25 valet parking rate will apply for attendees departing no later than 6:30 PM (to avoid double charges due to card validation timing).

Miscellaneous

• 333 1st St SE, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701-4342
• Free wifi in business space and rooms
• Hotel Check-In: 4:00 pm | Check-Out: 11:00 am

Wednesday, October 28 – 20 CE/CPDs

Featured Speakers

• Incorporating Positive Psychology Practices in Small Group and Individual Counseling – Shannon Suldo, Ph.D. (2 CE/CPDs)
• From Paralysis to Progress: Assessing and Addressing Executive Function and Emotion Regulation in Students – Peter Isquith, Ph.D. (3 CE/CPDs)
• Building Bridges: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Families Through Collaboration and Advocacy – Noelle DeLaCruz, Psy.D. (2 CE/CPDs)

CE/CPD Speakers

• Legislative Update – Austin Cole, Ph.D., FASP Advocacy Chair, & Bob Cerra, FASP Lobbyist (1 CE)
• What’s New, What Works: The SRS-3 in Practice – Donna Berghauser, Psy.D. (1 CE)
• Starting and Maintaining a Successful Private Practice in School Psychology: Legal and Ethical Considerations – Monica Oganes, Ph.D. (2 CE/CPDs*/)
• Beyond PSI: Component-Based Processing Speed Assessment – Chris Bedford, Ph.D. (2 CE/CPDs)
• Wave Riders: How School Psychologists Can Build Resilience That Lasts – Karan Lamb, Psy.D. (2 CE/CPDs)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in School Psychology: Ethical Implementation of Technology in Evaluation Report Writing – Paula Lewis, Ed.D. (3 CE/CPDs)
• Beyond Burnout: Professional Growth and Sustainability for School Psychologists – Staci Suits, Ed.D. (2 CE/CPDs)

Thursday, October 29 – 12 CE/CPDs

Featured Speakers

• General Session: Top Ten List for Educators, Especially School Psychologists – Charles Barrett, Ph.D. (1.5 CE/CPDs)
• BASC-4: A Comprehensive System of Behavioral and Emotional Assessment: Getting It Right and Getting to Interventions That Work! – Cecil Reynolds, Ph.D. (3 CE/CPDs)

CE/CPD Speakers

• Reimagining Autism Evaluations: Integrating Strengths-Based Frameworks Across Settings – Staci Suits, Ed.D. (2 CE/CPDs)
• Are You Ready for Private Practice? – Shawn Post (2 CE/CPDs)
• Treating Emotionally-Based School Avoidance: Feasibility of a Stepped Care Intervention – Shannon Suldo, Ph.D., Karen Michel, & Rose Iovannone (1 CE/CPD)
• Preschool Assessment Hot Topics: Advocates, Recommended Toys & Best Assessment Practices – Alessandra Maria Chiesa (2 CE/CPDs)
• From Data to Decision: AI-Assisted Report Writing for School Psychologists – Jennifer Greene, Ph.D., Li Carrillo, Carrie Champ Morera, Darla DeCarlo, & Melissa Ortiz Nolan (1 CE/CPD)
• Beyond the Manual: Making Sense of Scores, Student by Student – Chris Bedford, Ph.D., & Julie Gettman, Ph.D. (2 CE/CPDs)

Friday, October 30 – 12 CE/CPD

Morning Featured Speakers

• Defensible Special Education Evaluations for English Learners – Past, Present, or Future, It’s All About Validity (3 CE/CPDs) – Sam Ortiz, Ph.D.
• Better Decision Making: Navigating Implementation of School-Based Mental Health (3 CE/CPDs) – Joseph Latimer, Ph.D.

Afternoon Featured Speakers

• From Teens to Twenties: Using the ASRS to Guide Adult Transition (3 CE/CPD/BCBA CEs) – Sam Goldstein, Ph.D.
• Making Waves: Advanced Advocacy in Action (3 CE/CPDs) – Autsin Cole, Ph.D.

Saturday, October 31 – 4 CE/CPDs

Featured Speakers

• Domestic Violence (2 CE/CPDs) – Ralph “Gene” Cash, Ph.D.
• Medical Errors (2 CE/CPDs) – Rance Harbor, Ph.D.

FASP is a statewide professional organization of over 500 school psychologists working across Florida’s 67 districts in public, private, and alternative education settings. Our members support the academic, behavioral, and mental health needs of children and youth through comprehensive services and data-informed decision-making.

Exhibiting at the FASP Annual Conference is a valuable opportunity to connect with influential professionals who shape decisions in schools, private practice, higher education, and community agencies. This event draws over 400 attendees, offering high visibility and direct engagement with your target audience.

Exhibitor setup is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Exhibits will be open on Wednesday and Thursday, with takedown beginning Thursday after 5:30 PM. Exhibitors may stay through Friday, October 30, but must coordinate with the conference chairs in advance.

Exhibitors may sell new products or services on-site with prior approval from FASP regarding the types of items offered. Selling used items is not permitted. All sales must be conducted within the assigned booth space and comply with applicable laws and tax regulations. FASP assumes no responsibility or liability for sales transactions, tax collection, or customer service related to on-site purchases.

All vendors must provide:

• Proof of registration to conduct business in Florida (e.g., LLC or business license)
• Registration with the State of Florida for collection and remittance of sales tax (if approved for on-site sales)
• Current certificate of liability insurance

View our prospectus. For questions or to coordinate Friday participation, contact the conference chairs at sponsorship@fasp.org.