California Association of School Psychologistswww.casponline.org

916/444-1595

CASP History

Founded in 1953

Largest statewide organization of school psychologists in the nation

Nearly 3,000 members

CASP Organizational Goals

Serve as a resource

Provide technical

assistance

Represent the profession to key policy makers

The Role of School Psychologists

Assist with early identification of

problems

Psychological counseling

Collaborate with parents, teachers,

health care providers

Assist in crisis intervention

Provide psychological assessments

Conduct research evaluations

School Psychologists are

Child Advocates

School Psychologists play an

integral role in improving the

educational experience for all

children.

School psychologists collaborate

with school personnel, local

government agencies and parents to

promote the mental health, learning

and welfare of California’s youth.

Students must have a healthy frame

of mind on which to build a solid

educational foundation.

CASP Profile

The California Association of School Psychologists,

was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in

Sacramento. CASP is the largest statewide

organization of school psychologists in the nation.

With membership of more than 2,500, CASP

represents the interest of the state’s school

psychologists – professionals dedicated to

improving the mental health and educational

experience for all students.

CASP Programs and Member Services

Certificate of Advanced Training & Specialization (CATS)

• Functional Analysis and Behavior Intervention

• School Crisis Prevention, Response and Intervention

• Assessment of the English Learner

Scholarships and Grants• Scientist-Practitioner Research Grant• Michael Goodman Memorial Research

Award

California School Psychology Foundation• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Scholarship• Paul Henkin Convention Scholarship• School Psychology Mini-Grants• Contributions to children in need throughout the world

More . . CASP Programs and

Member Services

Continuing Education ProgramsAnnual Convention Winter ConferenceSummer Institute

ServicesLegislative and Regulatory Representation

Job Placement BulletinSchool Psychology Information and Referral

ServiceWeb Site – www.casponline.org

Public Awareness Campaign

PublicationsCASP Today

The California School PsychologistResource Papers and Hot Sheets

CASP Regions and Affiliates

Region IHumboldt-Del Norte Association of School Psychologists

Sonoma County Association of School Psychologists

Region IISanta Clara County Association of School Psychologists

School Psychologist Association of San Mateo CountyMonterey County Association of School Psychologists

Region IIICentral Valley Affiliate

Stanislaus County Association of School Psychologists

Region IVLos Angeles Association of School Psychologists

Region VGreater Long Beach Association of School Psychologists

Foothill Association of School Psychologists

Region VIRiverside Association of School Psychologists

Region VIISan Diego Association of School Psychologists

Imperial County Association of School Psychologists

Region VIIIVentura County Association of School Psychologists

San Luis Obispo County Association of School PsychologistsAntelope Valley Association of School Psychologists

Region IXOrange County Association of School Psychologists

Region XDelta Area Association of School Psychologists

California Education CodeSection 49424--School Psychologists, Services

A school psychologist is a

credentialed professional whose

primary objective is the

application of scientific principles

of learning and behavior to

ameliorate school-related

problems and to facilitate the

learning and development of

children in the public schools of

California.

1400 K Street, Suite 311, Sacramento, CA 95814

916/444-1595 (phone) * 916/444-1597 (fax)memberservices@casponline.org

Suzanne M. Fisher, Executive DirectorSeptember 2007