The NHASP 2015 Winter Meeting will have two primary sessions as well as a brief presentation during lunch. If you have questions about this event, please contact NHASP president Nate Jones.
The morning will begin with a presentation on the Boston Public Schools Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model. At 11am, we will begin discussing strategic planning for NHASP. During lunch, NHASP leaders will present the proposed association budget for 2015-2016 as well as discuss current NHASP initiatives and accomplishments. After lunch, we will continue with NHASP strategic planning.
Creating Safe and Supportive Schools: The Boston Public Schools Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model with Andria Amador
Creating Safe and Supportive Schools leads to improved academic outcomes and reductions in negative behaviors. School psychologists can serve as change agents who have the skills and training to develop a behavioral health framework, implement interventions, track data and provide professional development.
This presentation will outline how BPS created a Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model, the impact of the Model, and how school psychologists can support the behavioral and mental health needs of all students.
NHASP Strategic Planning with Peg Dawson
Strategic Planning has been a core component of NHASP for decades. Our current plan has guided the organization for 5 years and is ready to be revised.
Having a strategic plan that serves the needs of our members is what makes NHASP strong. Participants in this working session will evaluate our current plan, identify areas for improvement and replacement, and develop an action plan to help NHASP achieve our goals.
Over the course of the morning workshop, participants will:
- Identify the expanded roles of school psychologists in a behavioral health framework
- Take first steps in developing a comprehensive behavioral health framework
- Discuss the importance of community partnerships
Over the course of the strategic planning sessions, participants will:
- Discuss the work of NHASP over the past 5 years and the impact of our current strategic plan.
- Identify emerging trends in education and mental health where NHASP should expand our role as an organization.
- Develop important activities that support the mission of NHASP.
Andria Amador, CAGS, NCSP
Ms. Amador is a school psychologist and the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health Services for the Boston Public Schools. She has worked with BPS in the development and implementation of the new
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model.
Ms. Amador is the current president of the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association and is a doctoral candidate in educational leadership at Northeastern University.
Peg Dawson, Ed.D.
Dr. Dawson is a psychologist at the
Center for Learning and Attention Disorders in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where she specializes in
the assessment of children and adults with learning and attention disorders. She presents nationally and internationally on executive skills. Along with her colleague, Dr. Richard Guare, she
has authored books on executive skills for both parents and professionals.
Dr. Dawson is a past president of the New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the International School Psychology Association.
7:45am: Registration Opens
8:30-10am: Creating Safe and Supportive Schools
10am: Morning Break
10:15-11am: Creating Safe and Supportive Schools
11am-noon: Strategic Planning Introduction
Noon: Lunch
12:45-1:00pm: NHASP Annual Meeting
1pm-2:00pm: Strategic Planning
2:00: Afternoon Break
2:15-3:00pm: Strategic Planning
3:00-3:30pm: Strategic Planning Wrap Up
3:30pm: Conference Ends
(Registration fee includes continental breakfast, morning and afternoon snack, and lunch. If you have specific dietary needs, please indicate this when you register. You can also contact Nate Jones with questions.)
| Continuing Education Credit |
NHASP is a NASP-approved provider of CPD hours and Certificates of Attendance will be accepted toward NCSP. A total of 5.5 CE credits will be awarded for attending this event.
This workshop is open only to school psychologists who are active members of NHASP in any membership category.
All registrations must be prepaid. PURCHASE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EVENT. Cancellations received prior to January 12, 2015 will be refunded less a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after 5pm on Monday, January 12, 2015. In case of inclement weather, notification of postponement will be made by email as soon as possible.
Please click the button to the left to register online.
If you have questions about registration, please contact Nate Jones
If you would like to register completely on paper and/or pay for your registration by check, please download this form
The conference will be held at the Fratello's Restaurant in Manchester, NH.
The address is:
155 Dow Street
Manchester, NH
(603) 641-6776
Driving Directions:
- Rte. 293N to Exit 5
- Turn right off the ramp,
- Turn left onto Commercial Street
- Go 3/4 mile, Fratello’s sign on the right.
