MASP is the only Michigan organization that represents school psychologists at both the state and local levels and conducts important activities on your behalf. Through professional development, advocacy, governance, and publications, the board at MASP works hard to represent school psychologists throughout the state of Michigan. Are you a school psychologist who would like to know more on how to get involved? Please click here!
MASP Vision: Empower school psychologists through leadership, professional training, and legislative advocacy; to promote best practices in academic achievement, positive behavior and emotional development, and mental health; to support quality educational programs and services for Michigan students and their families.
What is a School Psychologist?
School psychologists apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They provide assessment, support, and intervention services to students, while partnering with families, teachers, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. They also work with school administrators to improve school-wide policies, and collaborate with community providers to coordinate services for students. Click here to learn more about school psychology.
Minority Scholarship Program
MASP recently established a Scholarship Program to financially support current graduate students from minoritized and marginalized backgrounds to school psychology, in order to encourage and support a diverse workforce of Michigan school psychologists that more closely matches the student demographics in Michigan. We need your help to raise money for this scholarship this year AND make this effort sustainable in the long term by eventually creating an endowed fund. You can donate to this scholarship here.
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MASP recently established a partnership with TRAILS to support its work. The TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students) Curriculum offers a multi-tiered system of support to address the mental health needs of students. At Tier 1, it provides universal social and emotional learning (SEL) for all students, teaching crucial skills for self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. For students exhibiting symptoms of depression and anxiety (Tier 2), TRAILS offers targeted interventions based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, equipping school mental health professionals with the resources to deliver individual or group sessions focused on coping strategies. Finally, Tier 3 focuses on suicide prevention and risk management, providing training and resources to school staff to identify and support students experiencing suicidal ideation. By addressing mental health across these three tiers, TRAILS aims to create a comprehensive and supportive school environment that promotes well-being for all students. For more information, go to: TRAILS (Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students)
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There is a need for MASP members to consider volunteer service on the MASP board. There are key positions that are open to support your fellow School Psychologists state wide. Please contact any board member for more information and to ask any questions you might have.
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