activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 3
- Administer Board Elections Board Governance & Member VotingConducts annual board elections for eligible members using a third-party administrator for confidential electronic voting, with results certified and publicly announced.
- Present Awards and Scholarships Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsPresents several annual awards including Arizona School Psychologist of the Year, Keith Perkins Lifetime Achievement, Administrator of the Year, Max Jones (Practitioner Research), and Ed Argulewitz (Student Research), and awards the Minority & Diversity Student Scholarship.
- Present Awards and Scholarships Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsPresents several annual awards including Arizona School Psychologist of the Year, Keith Perkins Lifetime Achievement, Administrator of the Year, Max Jones (Practitioner Research), and Ed Argulewitz (Student Research) awards, and also awards the Minority & Diversity Student Scholarship.
advocacy · 2
- Advocate for School Psychologists State-Level Professional AdvocacyContracts with a public policy liaison to represent the association at the state level, increasing representation at meetings and fostering collaborations with state legislators and education staff.
- Advocate for School Psychologists State-Level Professional AdvocacyContracts with a public policy liaison to represent the association at the state level, engaging with state legislators and education staff, and surveys members to gauge support for advocacy efforts.
research · 1
- Conduct Member SurveysSurveys Members-at-Large to gauge support for various initiatives, such as advocacy involvement.
capacity building · 3
- Maintain Organizational Governance Documents Bylaws and Governance DocumentationUpdates and revises its bylaws and Procedures Manual to ensure effective organizational governance.
- Partner for Education Strengthening Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentPartners with Expect More Arizona to strengthen education within Arizona schools.
- Partner for Educational Strengthening Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentPartners with organizations like Expect More Arizona to strengthen education within Arizona schools.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Advocacy for the School Psychology Profession advocacyThe organization aims to increase policymakers' awareness of the school psychology profession and its priorities, particularly in relation to the 2020 NASP Practice Model, through dedicated advocacy efforts and fundraising to support these initiatives.
- Advocacy for the School Psychology Profession advocacyThe organization aims to increase policymakers' awareness of the school psychology profession and its priorities, particularly concerning the NASP Practice Model, through dedicated advocacy efforts and fundraising to support this work.
- Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Governance equity_diversity_inclusionThe organization commits to equity, diversity, and inclusion by actively seeking to expand representation on its board of directors, believing that diverse leadership strengthens the organization and its impact.
- Ensuring Election Integrity through Third-Party Administration third_party_administrationThe organization ensures the integrity of its elections by utilizing a third-party management group to verify candidate eligibility, thereby promoting fair and unbiased leadership selection.
- Professional Development and Ethical Practice Promotion professional_development_and_advocacyThe organization engages school psychologists with high-quality professional development, promotes visionary leadership, and advocates for ethically, culturally competent, and socially just practices to ensure excellence in the field.
- Professional Development and Visionary Leadership professional development and advocacyThe organization engages school psychologists with high-quality professional development and promotes visionary leadership to foster ethically, culturally competent, and socially just practices.
- Promoting Equity and Excellence in Practice promoting equity and excellenceThe organization promotes equity and excellence in educational and mental health practices to ensure children and youth thrive, and commits to expanding board representation to reflect these values.
- Promoting Equity and Excellence in Practice promoting equity and excellenceThe organization promotes equity and excellence in educational and mental health practices to ensure children and youth thrive, and commits to expanding diversity and representation within its own leadership.
- Structured Organizational Governance organizational_governanceThe organization uses formal bylaws and a structured executive leadership model with defined roles and regional organization to govern membership, leadership, and operations, ensuring stability and broad support across the state.
- Systemic Education Partnership systemic-education-partnershipThe organization collaborates with public-private partnerships to strengthen K-12 education systems in Arizona, indicating a belief that systemic collaboration is key to improving educational outcomes.
- Systemic Education Partnership systemic_education_partnershipThe organization collaborates with public-private partnerships to strengthen K-12 education systems in Arizona, recognizing that systemic collaboration is key to improving educational outcomes.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Administrator of the Year Award
Honors school administrators who support and advance school psychology services
Arizona School Psychologist of the Year Award
Annual recognition program honoring outstanding school psychologists for professional excellence and service
Child and Family Advocacy Committee
Focuses on policy and practice improvements to support the mental health and educational needs of children and families
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Committee
Leads initiatives to promote fairness, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive practices within the profession and schools
Keith Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes individuals for sustained contributions to the field of school psychology in Arizona
Minority & Diversity Student Scholarship
Provides financial support to graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in school psychology
Professional Development/Advancement
Offers training, resources, and leadership opportunities for school psychologists at all career stages
Public Policy and Advocacy
Engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy to advance the school psychology profession and student well-being
relationships · 14
who they work with
- AASP Headquarters Partner — Point of contact for inquiries regarding the revised bylaws.
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Collaborates with staff from the Arizona Department of Education
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Has liaisons to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), Jennifer Ostrom and Jamie Timmerman.
- Arizona Department of Education Government — Sponsor of workshops and conferences relevant to AASP members
- Arizona State Board of Education Government — Collaborates with staff from the Arizona State Board of Education
- Expect More Arizona Partner — Collaborates with AASP to strengthen education in Arizona schools
- KCA Partner — Third-party business management group that administers elections, verifies nominee eligibility, and manages voting process
- LD OnLine Network — Resource platform for learning disabilities and ADHD, with NASP as a member organization
- NASP Network — Has a NASP Delegate, Claudia Weiss.
- National Association of School Psychologists Network — Has a NASP Delegate, indicating affiliation with the National Association of School Psychologists.
- National Association of School Psychologists Network — Professional association of which AASP is affiliated and that provides shared resources
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Network — Recognized as an affiliate of NASP since May 1, 1971, and continues to be a state affiliate.
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Partner — Jerry Green, the first President of AASP, also served as the first President-Elect of NASP when it was founded on March 14, 1969.
- Susie Cannata Partner — Public policy liaison representing the association at the state-level