Celebrate National School Psychology Week!

The week of November 7–11 is National School Psychology Week (NSPW). Being a school psychologist has always been crucial, and given the current shortage of school psychologists, along with increasing demand for your services, your role is more demanding—and important—than ever. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, here are some resources and supports that may help.

Sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the theme for NSPW this year is "Together We Shine." The events of the past few years have led to disconnection and even isolation. While we each have an inner light, when we work together, we can shine brighter to help others in our schools and in our communities.

Here are some suggested activities for NSPW:

Counselors: Help students see the power of working together by focusing on these skills.

• Help students develop their social and active listening skills.
• Engage students in discussions about building self-esteem and confidence.
• Encourage students to develop social connections.

Schools: Offer additional activities that emphasize togetherness.

• Hold a scavenger hunt, asking students to find someone who makes a positive contribution to the school.
• Initiate classroom discussions that encourage active listening, and discuss how different opinions can lead to enlightenment.
• Inspire students to express gratitude by having school administrators, teachers, and staff model the behavior.

PAR would like to thank all school psychologists for the essential services they provide to their students, and for placing your trust in our instruments.

Looking for more information about PAR school resources and assessments? Visit our school resources page.