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.

President's Message from Sara England 

Dear MASP Members and Colleagues,

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year!  I am excited for all of the possibilities we have in front of us in the coming months.   I appreciate the work that each of you does everyday on behalf of students, families, schools, and communities.  

The MASP Board has been busy working on behalf of our community of school psychologists.  

The board works all year to guide our mission and support our members. Here is what we do for you:

• Sets the vision and plans our long-term goals.

• Manages the budget to keep programs running smoothly.

• Plans events, workshops, and annual meetings.

• Shares updates and news with members.

• Listens to your ideas and answers your questions.

This year we are highlighting the work of our lobbyists, Capitol Services, who advocate on our behalf with the legislature.  We have contracted with them for a number of years and they have been quietly working to help us pass legislation, prevent negative legislation, and generally go to bat for us.  We can thank them for their considerable help with OPTIMISE, which provides funding for graduate students - including their paid internships.  Through our Virtual Hill day - that any member can participate in, we are trying to make sure you are aware of how you can be a part of it all.  

I, on behalf of the MASP Board, also welcome you to participate in MASP’s work - whether it’s through a committee, advocacy efforts, mentoring a graduate student, or helping plan an event—there is a place for you in MASP.  With many hands we are able to accomplish many things and help our field to stay atop of whatever may come our way!

Thank you for visiting our website and supporting our work.  

Warm regards,

Sara England

President, Michigan Association of School Psychologists