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  • NASP 2026 Virtual Express

    The Virtual Express Package is available for those who can't make it to Chicago. Stream the keynote address and more from anywhere while interacting in real-time with other attendees.

  • Update Your Professional Resources

    Update your library of professional resources with the new edition of Best Practices in School Psychology, 7th Edition. Best Practices is essential for practitioners, graduate students, and faculty.

  • Urge Congress to Protect the Department of Education

    Congress has until January 30 to pass needed funding for schools and the Department of Education. Speak up! Take two minutes to join our action alert and voice your support for a strong federal role and investment in public education.

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) represents more than 24,000 school psychologists, graduate students, and related professionals worldwide. As the largest organization of its kind, NASP promotes effective practices that support students' learning, behavior, and mental health, with a vision that all children and youth thrive in school, at home, and throughout life.

NASP's leadership-made up of volunteer leaders, professional staff, and governing bodies such as the Board of Directors and Leadership Assembly-drives advocacy, professional guidance, and support for members. Its related charitable organization, the Education and Research Trust (ERT), furthers this mission by funding scholarships, awards, and research that advance the field of school psychology and improve outcomes for children and youth.

For more details about NASP's vision, leadership, and professional positions, visit our About NASP page.

NASP Practice Model Diagram

NASP Practice Model

The NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services—also known as the NASP Practice Model—defines the profession’s official policy for delivering school psychological services. Updated in 2020, it builds on the success of the 2010 standards to advance the comprehensive role of school psychologists nationwide.

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School Psychologists: Helping Children Thrive

As the world's largest organization of school psychologists, NASP works to advance effective practices that improve students' learning, behavior, and mental health.

This video highlights how school psychologists collaborate with educators and families to create safe, supportive learning environments-and how NASP is advocating for equitable access to these services in every community.