Position Papers
Position Paper: Affirming Our Professional Ethics in a Time of Uncertainty: The Impact of the Loss of DEI within the Profession of School Psychology
As school psychologists, we operate under IDEA, a federal law built on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Our ethical codes from the California Association of
School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (SW-PBIS): A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Student Wellness
In many districts, local policies have approached safety and mental health in schools with ad hoc and piecemeal approaches. This is borne out by the
The Role of Pragmatics in the Assessment of Autism Eligibility
The intent of this paper is to clarify the meaning of the language used in the autism eligibility criteria as described in the California Education
Online Psychoeducational Assessments
There are a handful of companies that are currently marketing online psychoeducational assessments to school districts within California. Some of these companies are training “aides”
Internship Placements (Adopted by CASP 3/2003)
The CASP Board acknowledges the critical importance of the internship as the culminating fieldwork experience of school psychology trainees. The internship provides a unique opportunity
School-Based Mental Health: School and Community Partnerships
n order to address rising mental health issues, federal and state governments, as well as Local Education Agencies (LEAs), need to invest in capacity building
Social Justice and Anti-Systemic Racism Practices
Social Justice is both a process and a goal that requires action. School psychologists work to ensure the protection of the educational rights, opportunities, and
Mandated Special Education Assessments During the Covid-19 Shut Down
At this time there is a great deal of uncertainty and many questions regarding how California School Psychologists should proceed with respect to mandated Special
School Psychologists and Response to Intervention
The California Association of School Psychologists Board of Directors supports the implementation of systems that provide students with multiple tiers of support to meet both
CASP Statement on Guns in Schools
It is time to acknowledge that access to guns plays an important role in many acts of serious violence in the United States. Multiple lines
Functional Behavior Assessment in California Schools
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) assures that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment,
Specific Learning Disabilities and Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses
CASP adopted this position paper March 31, 2014 to assist school psychologists and their districts in moving beyond the Severe Discrepancy Model in the identification
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