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Mission: LSPA promotes the profession of school psychology to advance effective practices that enrich students' educational outcomes, behavior and mental health. 

The 38th Annual LSPA Conference!

 Nov 7-9, 2018, "Stronger Together: A Focus on the Multidisciplinary Team" 

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DRAFT 2018 LSPA Conference-At-A-Glance


KEYNOTE: Lisa Kelly-Vance, PhD NASP President

LUNCHEON: Speaker Jamie Wong, LADOE Special Education

HIGHLIGHTS: Brief Conference Schedule

  • Sip & See Poster Symposium (Student Poster Competition)
  • Louisiana Job Fair
  • Student Forum
  • Student Reception: Lisa Kelly-Vance, PhD, NASP President
  • NEW: Regional Round-tables: Meet by region to discuss current local issues. Regional work groups problem solve current issues at the local level.  This will provide opportunities for networking and communication with LSPA leadership to strengthen the field of school psychology within the state. **CPDs will be provided.**
  • President's Strand: The Multidisciplinary Team- Sessions led by multidisciplinary team members across Louisiana to strengthen our knowledge of each specialty area, assessment, and team collaboration
SESSION SPOTLIGHTS:
  • Grant Writing for School Psychologists: Leslie Paige, NASP President-Elect
  • Suicide in Schools: Scott Poland
  • School Crisis- Ethical & Legal Issues: Scott Poland
  • Ethics Showcase: Ethics Committee Chairperson Laurie Klose
  • Report Writing Session: Jeanne Anne Carriere 
  • Hot Topics in Special Education & Sectional 504 Law: Wayne Stewart

REGISTRATION: REGISTER NOW!

  • Early Bird Pricing: Ends Oct 1st

LOG IN FIRST: Remember, you must be logged in to get a member rate. Membership dues are included with the full conference price.

AFFILIATES: Friends of the field of school psychology. Affiliate members have limited privileges and access to meetings/minutes.

NEW GROUP RATE: If your organization/school district has 3+ non-school psychologists (affiliates) attending, you may register for a group 

PROPOSALS: 

  • Presentations: The LSPA Executive Council is soliciting specific proposals from members and guests for presentations related to the practice of school psychology. If you would like to present at the 2018 conference, complete the Call for Presentation Submission.  When submitting your presentations for upload on the Members Only Section of the LSPA website, you must follow the Instructions for Handouts & Slides. Deadline for presentation submission is September 7, 2018.  Limited Presentation Slots Available.
  • Posters: Sip & See Poster Symposium (Student Poster Competition).  Complete the Call for Student Posters.  Applications will be due October 1, 2018.

SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS: Instructions for nominating will be posted soon. Deadline for submission is October 1, 2018. 

EVENT CONTACT: Laura Maciaszek LSPA Conference Chair

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: DoubleTree by Hilton 

    1521 West Pinhook Road 

    Lafayette, Louisiana  70503 

    (337) 235-6111 Phone 

    (337) 237-6313 Fax 

Special LSPA Negotiated Discount: Guest rooms at only $126 (Double) & $136 (King) per night when booked no later than October 24, 2018 using Code: LSP. Book Early to reserve your room. 

**NEW REFUND POLICY: PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING! The deadline for refunds is October 24, 2018. After October 24, 2018. NO refunds will be given.**

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LSPA Represented on the LPB Louisiana Public Square about "Making Schools Safe"

Check out LSPA members and school psychologists Dr. Carmen Broussard and Brandon Wilks participating in the forum of LPB's LPS about school safety. Dr. Meagan Medley was also interviewed about school safety, threat assessments, the need for more school psychologists practicing in the state of Louisiana and the significant concern about the possible loss of funding for the Louisiana School Psychological Internship Consortium (LASP*PIC).

WATCH THE SHOW


4th Annual LSPA Advocacy Day, 

April 16, 2018

The 4th Annual LSPA Advocacy Day at the Capitol was a great success. LSPA advocated for school psychology and the best for students, educators and families across the state. 

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  • Committee Membership is always open. Want to get involved? Email the committee chair of any group you would like more information about. The slides presented about each committee at conference will be posted shortly.
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