News & Updates

Please join us for the 2023 CSSP Virtual Summer Institute: June 23rd 9:30 - 11:30am MT (2 hours of NASP approved CEUs that count towards the NCSP legal/ethical requirement!).
NASP Approved Provider # 1032

Important Updates on Section 504: Tips for Working with Students, Teachers, and Parents
Presented by: David Bateman 

The aim of this online training program is to enhance participants' comprehension of the distinctions between IDEA and Section 504, the duties and obligations of mental health professionals in schools regarding Section 504, and the necessary measures for creating and revising a Section 504 plan. Additionally, it will strengthen the ability of school personnel to partner and cooperate with families and colleagues and boost statewide expertise in implementing evidence-based approaches for students who may have emotional disabilities.

Learning Objectives

1) Participants will understand the difference between IDEA and Section 504

2) Participants will understand the roles and responsibilities related to Section 504

3) Participants will understand the steps in writing and modifying a Section 504 plan

Registration fees:
Nonmember: $60
CSSP members: $30
Students: $10

CSSP MEMBERS: Be sure to login and register via the Member Event Registration Button at the top of the page to get the discounted member registration price!!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 20

The Colorado Society of School Psychologists invites proposals for papers and poster presentations for the annual fall conference November 2nd- 4th, 2023 at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Vail. Each year the conference draws school psychologists, social workers, counselors, special educators, advocates, directors, administrators, university professors, psychologists and others to participate.

The emphasis of this year’s conference will be on School Psychologists as leaders in schools, their communities, and the field of education at large. Please submit your presentation or poster proposal that aligns with our theme or other NASP Practice Model domain!

All proposals must be submitted electronically and are due by June 17th. Submit your proposal here: Request for Proposals

Congratulations to Rasheeda Ouedraogo who has been elected as the 2023-24 CSSP President Elect! Rasheeda is the current Chair of the CSSP Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and a school psychologist int he Cherry Creek School District.

Congratulations to Jane Lineman who has been elected as the 2023-24 CSSP Secretary! Jane serves on the CSSP DEI Committee and is the Team Lead Student Safety Coordinator with Denver Public Schools.

Both Rasheeda and Jane were elected unanimously by CSSP members with a total of 74 votes each.

The Colorado Society of School Psychologists (CSSP) condemns the cowardly acts of racism that took place at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center during the NASP Conference. We stand in solidarity with Dr. Celeste Malone, her students, her family, her peers, and members of the school psychology community that have been harmed in our beloved city and state. The behavior of the Loss Prevention team at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center on Wednesday, February, 8th, 2023 was unacceptable and serves as a painful reminder that acts of racism and inequality still permeate our society. The Colorado Society of School Psychologists stands against all forms of racism and inequality. The mission of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) is to advocate for school communities and systems that promote equity and fairness through social justice and culturally­ responsive professional practices that honor the rights, dignity, and worth of disempowered populations. This painful example of racism in our state demonstrates the need for continued efforts in social justice in order to reduce acts of racism and inequity.

We thank Dr. Malone for her leadership, and her contributions to the field of school psychology, and to the NASP 2023 Convention. The racist underpinnings of society seeped into this conference and we are angry that the Hyatt did not embody the spirit of the conference theme: Radical Hope and Authentic Healing.

Just as we do in our daily work as school psychologists, we will continue to raise our voices against injustice and act in our daily lives to stand up for the persecuted and protect the vulnerable.

In solidarity,

The Colorado Society of School Psychologists (CSSP)  

CSSP-Letter_Hyatt_NASP2023.pdf

DEIC Statement.pdf

CSSP letter to Dr. Malone.pdf

Congratulations to the 2022 Student Poster Award Winners

 

in an attempt to end the shortage of school psychologists in Colorado, CSSP now is partnering with CDE to post open school psychologist positions.
Current openings can be found here: Open Mental Health Positions for 2022-2023 School Year

Colorado School Districts:

Do you want help recruiting for your open school psychologist positions?
Every year, we send CSSP board members to the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention.  At the convention, we network with school psychologists from around the nation.  We also will have a booth to advertise school psychologist positions and to recruit out of state candidates.  Our goal is to support our Colorado school districts in recruiting school psychologist to address the shortage of school psychologists in our state. 

If you/your district is interested in partnering with us and advertise your school psychologist positions, we would be happy to distribute flyers for each of you.   
if you are interested in having us advertise your positions at the NASP convention, email Krista Klabo at kristaklabo@gmail.com with all pertinent info and/or send a pdf of a flyer by February 14th.