OSPA

Oklahoma School Psychological Association is a non-profit organization affiliated with NASP, promoting the education, mental health, welfare of children.

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Do you dare to be Oklahoma's next NASP Delegate? In this session, Dr. Erika Olinger (Oklahoma's current NASP Delegate)will give a brief overview of the responsibilities and opportunities that being a NASP Delegate entails.

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

https://t.co/KVkmXqocFz

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Join us on June 25, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m., for a free virtual Mental Health Talks forum featuring a panel of experts who will discuss what MTSS is, how far Oklahoma has come in implementing MTSS, and how this framework will help students as they transition back to school in the fall.

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Advocacy Update!

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@nasponline #NASPadvocates #OSPAadvocates

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

The more school psychologists we have in Oklahoma schools, the better our capacity to expand beyond legally mandated special education compliance efforts to include comprehensive student-centered services. We can do so much when our caseloads permit. Ask us what we can do!

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

School Psychologists have expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. We partner with families and professionals to create safe and supportive learning environments for all students.

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Why share about school psychology via social media?

1. To raise awareness of our specialized skills and knowledge

2. To increase understanding of the need for more school psychologists

3. To encourage a contact to pursue a career in school psychology (we need more of us!)

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Additional info on HB 1773 available here: https://t.co/C4vglo56P0

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Call to Action! This week, HB 1773 (an Oklahoma MTSS measure) passed Committee and is now eligible to be considered by the entire House. Now is the time to contact your local reps - click here to send your emails! https://t.co/bSvtUun6f2.

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

During this second week of OSPA's Advocacy Month, we invite you to check out our advocacy resource page as you prepare to reach out to your representatives about important issues this legislative season - https://t.co/oxAFNcvZr8.

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

February is OSPA Advocacy Month AND Black History Month! Today we are kicking off a month of advocacy with a video from Daniel Anderson, Co-Chair of the OSPA Advocacy Committee. View his brief and informative video here: https://t.co/GIIkbv10XE

[OK State Dept of Ed @oksde]

Today is the 1st day of #nationalschoolcounselingweek, dedicated to highlighting the vital services & supports provided by school counselors. #oklaed

Plz take a moment to thank your school counselor for the tremendous impact they have in helping students every single day! 🥰💖

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

#naspadvocates #ospaadvocates #oklaed

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

School psychologists often work closely together with school counselors to provide multiple layers of support to address the mental health needs of students. The nat’l recommended ratio for school psychologists is 1:500, and our ratio in Oklahoma is about 1:5,251.

[OK State Dept of Ed @oksde]

The need for more counseling services will only increase due to pandemic-related trauma & hardship. In our FY22 budget request: Investment in statewide counselor corps to lower our student-to-counselor ratio from 412:1 to 250:1. #oklaed https://t.co/gOr12TtrLi

[OK State Dept of Ed @oksde]

The need for more counseling services will only increase due to pandemic-related trauma & hardship. In our FY22 budget request: Investment in statewide counselor corps to lower our student-to-counselor ratio from 412:1 to 250:1. #oklaed https://t.co/gOr12TtrLi

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Hey OSPA Members and Supporters, we
want to hear from you! To help us focus our advocacy
efforts this February - OSPA's Advocacy Month - please
complete our survey: https://t.co/Olw70Qe0H6
And, please plan to join us in our weekly advocacy activities!

[Ryan Farmer (he/him) @rfarmer27]

Hey folks! Bumping this. Come work with us!

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

Congratulations to OSPA’s Dr. Erika Olinger, NASP Delegate and Crisis Committee Chair, on being chosen to serve on the National Association of School Psychologists' (NASP) School Safety and Crisis Response (SSCR) Committee. #OSPA #OKschoolpsych #NASP #Schoolpsych #crisisresponse

[OSPA @OKschoolpsych]

We invite you to save the date for this upcoming opportunity for NASP-approved CPD (free!). Visit our Facebook page for registration link.
The safety cones remind us of MTSS/RTI triangles. Very fitting, right?!