Celebrating National School Psychology Week!

This week, schools everywhere will be celebrating National School Psychology Week (NSPW)!

NSPW is more than just a yearly observance; it's a way to acknowledge school psychologists who work tirelessly to nurture the mental health and emotional well-being of students. It also serves as a reminder of the multifaceted support that school psychologists provide. From addressing academic challenges to fostering emotional resilience, these professionals are dedicated to ensuring that each student receives the personalized support they need to thrive.

The importance of mental health in education cannot be overstated. NSPW serves as a platform to raise awareness about mental health issues among students, parents, and educators. By fostering a culture of openness, school psychologists contribute to reducing the stigma associated with seeking mental health support.

Being a school psychologist has always been a crucial role, and given the current shortage of school psychologists along with the increasing demand for their services, NSPW is just one way to recognize that this role is more demanding and more important than ever.

Sponsored by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the theme for NSPW this year is Let's Grow Together. This theme brings to the spotlight the essential work school psychologists do to help students to flourish.

Download Your Free National School Psychology Week Virtual Background

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. Celebrate this week by showing your school psychology pride download our complimentary virtual background here for use on your teleconferencing software.

How to use a virtual background on Zoom:

Sign in to the Zoom desktop app. Click your profile thumbnail, then go to Settings. Navigate to Background & Effects. Download the complimentary image here and click the + icon to upload.

How to use a virtual background on Teams:

From the Calendar, click Join on a meeting. In the pre-meeting screen, turn on your camera. Select the background filters icon and a panel will appear on the right with all the available background options. Download the NSPW image here. Select Add new and upload the image from your computer.

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