I hope your school year is off to a good start. I am pleased to write to you this month with a number of exciting developments.Registration is now open for the NASP 2012 Annual Convention. With an exciting lineup of sessions planned, including a keynote address from author and education expert Diane Ravitch, this year’s convention is one you won’t want to miss. Join us in Philadelphia, February 21-24, to reinvigorate your passion for school psychology. Remember, the earlier you register the more you save!

I am happy to announce the launch of the NASP Communities, a new member benefit that lets you network with other school psychologists and experts in the field. Some of you will have noticed the daily digest messages in your e-mail box. For those who haven’t, join the community discussions and get advice on specific issues. You can also search the libraries to find resources, and post your own. Take advantage of this central place for all things school psychology! After visiting the new Communities, download the NASP Communities Mobile app to view the discussions in an easy-to-read mobile format. N

ASP has more than twenty Interest Groups offering focused discussion and activities in key practice areas. The Pediatric School Psychology Interest Group was recently created to provide members opportunities to exchange ideas for research collaboration and practice related to working with children and families of children with chronic health and neurodevelopmental conditions in schools, promoting health of all students, and linking systems of care. Go to the Communities today and subscribe to the Interest Group Community discussions of interest!

Do you have an outstanding student or member of your school community who has made a special impact? School Psychology Awareness Week is November 14-18, 2011. Now is the time to start thinking of nominees for the Student Power Award and Possibilities in Action Partner Award. I look forward to continuing to communicate with you throughout the school year and to seeing you in Philadelphia in February.

Sincerely, Bob Trant