Winter Newsletter March 2015--Partial

The Florida School Psychologist 1
The Florida
School Psychologist
The Newsletter of the Florida Association of School Psychologists
Volume 41 , Number 1
Winter 2015
Amy Vance, Newsletter Chair

I feel very fortunate to be serving as your 2014-2015 FASP President, but my hope is that we all feel extraordinarily
fortunate to be engaged in the field of school psychology. We chose an
amazing profession and the latest job rankings from US News and
World Report help validate our choice. It is incredible to see that school
psychologist careers are listed as the Best Social Services Job, the 6th
Best STEM Job, and the overall 17th Best Job in the country!
In 2015, another reason to feel fortunate about being a Florida school
psychologist is the fact that we had the NASP Annual Convention in
Orlando, FL. Having this remarkable annual event right in our backyard
allowed so many us the chance to attend. For the hundreds who
attended the General Session, thank you for participating during my
opening remarks and for sharing our friendly “Welcome to Florida” message to our peers from across the US and Canada.
I hope you also feel fortunate to be part of the FASP family. NASP plays an invaluable role in supporting us, yet FASP is
tapped into our local Florida needs. FASP and NASP are a partnership, and FASP will be building on the momentum of
NASP’s “Student Success: Mental Health Matters” theme to help ensure you have the skills and support to be engaged in
practices that support student mental health. As a community of professionals in Florida, we must work and learn
together in order to take advantage of the current opportunities for growth in this area. Mental health is a central issue
for FASP, and this is articulated in our mission statement.
Our current strategic plan (adopted in February 2014) is well-suited to help us achieve our mission, and it is my personal
goal as FASP President to ensure our strategic plan is the driving force behind all FASP operations and decision-making.
To help accomplish this goal, one critical step that I am taking now is to raise awareness about our strategic plan so that
we are all more effectively contributing to and monitoring FASP’s success.
The first domain of our strategic plan relates to professional development:
FASP strives to ensure that current and future school psychologists have and maintain competencies,
skills, and ethical behavior required to support the diverse strengths and needs of children, families,
and schools.
FASP thrives with this domain of our strategic plan. We’ve already held two regional workshops in January in our
Northeast and Northwest regions. Please be on the lookout for more workshops later this year! On March 2nd
, we
launched a communication blitz in which we asked for the completion of a short survey about professional development
needs and interests of Florida school psychologists. If you missed this, take the survey now before the window closes for
survey submissions. Finally, if you have not been to a FASP Summer Institute before, this will be the year for you! On July
15-17, please join us on the Paradise Coast where we will be “Invigorating & Educating in Paradise” for our 2015 Summer
Institute in Naples, FL. Building off of NASP’s goals, this year’s summer institute will focus on advancing our capacity to
provide mental and behavioral health services in schools. Registration and details will be shared soon!
The mission of the FASP is to promote and
to advocate for the mental health and
educational development of Florida’s
children, youth, and families and to
advance school psychology in the state of
Florida for the benefit of all students.

Our second strategic plan domain is in the area of advocacy.
FASP strives to advocate for effective evidence-based and innovative educational and mental health
services.
We all must become better equipped to actively advocate for our profession. Advocacy for our profession allows us to
more effectively impact student outcomes. Now is the time to advocate for expanding our roles to involve more mental
and behavioral health services across the tiers of support. We are not alone in this push to meet the needs of the whole
child. Over the past few months, I have participated in meetings with state leaders of school social workers, school
counselors, school nurses, and our USF/DOE Student Services Support Project personnel. As student services partners,
we have worked to help build consensus and offer feedback from our unique professional perspectives on ways to more
effectively collaborate and more efficiently deliver integrated and coordinated learning supports to students. Be on the
lookout for further evidence of coordinated advocacy efforts and professional growth as student services professionals.
Operational excellence is the third domain of our strategic plan.
FASP strives to have an infrastructure and plan for allocation of resources ensuring effective and
responsive services to all constituents.
Prior to our first Executive Board Meeting, I updated our Activities, Accountability, and Budget Forms to facilitate each
board member’s ability to more overtly and purposefully connect their annual goals to our strategic plan objectives. By
planning purposefully with the end in mind, I know we are going to have one of the most positive and productive years in
FASP history. We should all be incredibly proud and grateful for the work of our FASP volunteers. The number of hours
that our Executive Board and their committees put into this organization is beyond remarkable.
Our fourth strategic plan domain relates to member outreach and support.
FASP strives to retain and attract new and diverse members to the association and provide member
services which enhance value to the membership.
Membership is beginning to grow after the significant drop following the recession, but we must continue to develop a
more engaged and diverse membership. As an executive board, we have been increasing our diversity in recent years
with respect to a variety of characteristics, including age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, region of Florida, areas of
expertise, leadership style, leadership experience, and more. The diverse points of view that we bring to our work has
been a true strength for our association and it is positively impacting our operational excellence and our innovative
thinking. FASP’s membership outreach workgroup has been developing a number of new ways to enhance membership
benefits. Please expect enhancements to our FASP communication and publications. This newsletter is one example of
our refreshed approach in 2015. Please share any and all feedback with me (tloker@gmail.com) and our wonderful
Newsletter Chair Amy Vance (contactamyv325@gmail.com). Then, help grow our engaged and diverse membership by
spreading the word about why it is important to be a FASP member and why you plan to renew this year.
Last but not least, external relations is our fifth strategic plan domain.
FASP will promote the work of school psychologists and be recognized for value, influence, and
excellence by key stakeholders, policy makers, and the general public.
Operating in silos or in isolation will never be a viable option for school psychologists. Once again, I ask that you be on
the lookout for an increase in high quality resources that will be designed for public dissemination. Together, we can help
demonstrate the importance and the effectiveness of school psychology to families, school systems, communities, and
public policy makers with an emphasis on positive student outcomes. Enjoy reading our newsletter for yourself but then
be part of the external relations strategic plan effort as well. You can do simply taking a moment to chat with someone
outside of our profession about our school psychology news.
Now is the time for us to rise to the occasion and let ourselves shine as a profession for the benefit of all students!

This past week, FASP has mourned the
unexpected and tragic loss of Dr.
Thomas David Oakland. FASP expresses
our deepest condolences for his family,
friends, and all of those who have
benefited from knowing Dr. Oakland.
As we process this incredibly difficult
news, FASP will be here to help
remember, honor, and celebrate Dr.
Oakland's extraordinary life and his
contributions to the world.
To do so, we would first like to dedicate this Newsletter to his memory
and share a special message from our partners at NASP. We also invite
anyone who wishes to share their messages of condolence or
remembrance through the NASP link below. These messages will later
be shared with Tom’s family.
Thomas David Oakland 1939-2015
It is with great sadness that NASP joins the rest of the school psychology community in mourning the
loss of Dr. Thomas David Oakland, PhD, ABPP, ABPN. Tom died on March 4, 2015 under what appear
to be tragic circumstances. He will be dearly missed by the many, many colleagues, friends, family,
and members of the community whose lives he touched.
Tom made an indelible mark on the field of school psychology as a graduate educator, mentor,
advocate, test developer, and author. He began his career as a middle
school teacher in the early 1960s and then received his MS and PhD
degrees in educational psychology from Indiana University in 1965 and
1967, respectively. He was a professor of school psychology at the
University of Texas from 1967–1994 and then at the University of Florida
from 1995–2010, serving as department chair at both universities.
“Tom’s work and contribution to the discipline are both immense and
enduring. For many, his name is synonymous with professional
excellence and the commitment to make a real difference for the
children and youth we serve. In so many respects, Tom will live on
through the example he set and support he provided to so many school
psychologists,” noted NASP President Stephen E. Brock, PhD, NCSP.

Tom was an eminent and scholar leader in many arenas of school psychology, advancing research and
practice in United States and around the world. Specifically, he was heavily involved and/or held
fellowships in Division 16 of the American Psychological Association, the International School
Psychology Association, NASP, the Society for School Psychology, theJournal of School
Psychology, School Psychology Quarterly, and the International Test Commission, among others. He
was a diplomate in the fields of psychology, forensic examiner, and professional neuropsychology.
He held the Dorothy Hughes Award from New York University, was recipient of both the APA Division
16’s Distinguished Service Award (1990) and Senior Scientist Award (2000), held a distinguished
service award and Outstanding International Scholar Award (2014) from the International School
Psychology Association, and received the Legend in School Psychology Award from NASP in
2002. Through his international work, Tom held visiting professor positions in universities from New
Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Gaza, and Hong Kong.
“Throughout his distinguished career, Tom was an inspiring colleague and leader, with a passion for
seeking and advancing further understanding related to school psychology internationally. As an
outstanding scholar, teacher and author Tom committed his time, energy, and expertise to the
formation, revision, and monitoring of ISPA’s policies, especially those that define school psychology
and guide the preparation of school psychologists internationally. Tom maintained the highest
standards of scholarly activity and provided exemplary contributions that have significantly nourished
school psychology internationally, both as a discipline and a profession,” shared Shane R. Jimerson,
PhD, NCSP, President-Elect, International School Psychology Association.
Without question, Tom’s greatest contribution, and loss, is in the countless lives he touched
personally. Tom is widely beloved by the school psychology graduate students he taught and
continued to mentor throughout their careers. He is remembered by students and colleagues alike
as generous, kind, thoughtful, and insightful; an outstanding school psychologist, father, and human
being who gave his time and attention selflessly. Many credit him with helping to set their path as
professionals, and in doing so, with helping to improve the lives of children and youth served by
school psychologists throughout the world.
“Tom maintained a critical role in my life as a professor, mentor, and colleague. My sadness and
devastation is contrasted with feelings of great fortune to have had the opportunity to have learned
and benefited from his professional guidance. Like anyone who knew him or knew of his work, Tom’s
accomplishments within school psychology cannot be measured. I will remember him most, however,
as a friend. He took extreme care to maintain relationships and learn about those around him. He
demonstrated authentic and genuine interest in my well-being, success, and happiness, which he
supported and fostered without reservation. The field will miss a consummate professional. I,
personally, will miss my friend,” remembered Eric Rossen, PhD, NCSP, University of Florida Alumn
and NASP Director of Professional Development and Standards.
First and foremost, Tom was a loving and devoted friend and father. He is survived by his sons, David
Oakland of Houston, Texas and Christopher Oakland of Austin, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are
with Tom’s sons and other loved ones.
People wishing to share messages of condolence or remembrance of Tom can do so here. These
will be shared with Tom’s family.

e IN THIS ISSUE e
click on the article title for a direct link
A Message from FASP President, Troy Loker….…………………………………………………………………….…..2
Newsletter Dedication, Dr. Tom Oakland………………………………………………………………………………….4
FASP Executive Board…………………………………….………………………………………………………………………...7
Thoughts from President-Elect: Lisa Perez…….……………………………………………………………………….…8
ABA Committee News…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….9
Student News………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Summer Institute Information……………..…………………………………………………………………………………13
Call for Nominations………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….…..15
Research Committee News……………….…………..……………………………………………………………………….16
2014 Annual Conference……………….…………….…………………………………………………………………………17
School Psychologist of the Year, Gary Matloff..…….…………………………………………………………..…..18
Awards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………20
Membership……..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21
Public & Media Relations…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..24
My Journey into Building a Successful Private Practice in FL, Monica Oganes…………………………25
The Diversity Corner: Black Males and the School to Prison Pipeline………..…………………………...29
Southwest Regional News……………………………………………………………………………………………………...30
NASP Delegate News………………………………………………………………………………………………………………31
Northwest Regional News………………………………………………………………………………………………………32
Training and Credentialing……………………………………………………………………………………………………..32
FASP Historian……………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………34
Northeast Regional News……………………………………………………………………………………………………….35
Monica Oganes Wins the Don Quijote Award…………………………………………………………………………35
CE’s and NASP……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………36
2015 Annual Conference…………………………………………………………………………………………………………37
FASP Legislative Platform…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….38
FASP Life......................................................................................................................................39
You Are A Hero……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40
Frustrated because you can’t access all of the articles
in this issue? The Newsletter…just one of the many
benefits of being a FASP Member!!
JOIN NOW!!!

JUST SOME OF THE MEMBER BENEFITS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FASP members have the opportunity to obtain Continuing Education credits, increase their professional skill development
and obtain discounted rates to FASP sponsored workshops, the Summer Institute and the Annual Conference.
INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS
FASP keeps you informed of critical issues to school psychologists via The Florida School Psychologist newsletter, the
FASP Flash email newsletter, and the FASP website. These sources provide current information within the profession
including information about upcoming events, professional best practices, State and National news, accomplishments of
members, and new or updated products and publications relevant to school psychology. Our FASP President and NASP
delegate provide information from the national level by their attendance at leadership meetings and frequent
communication with other state leaders and the NASP leadership. The FASP membership directory gives you the
opportunity to contact fellow school psychologists around the state.
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REPRESENTATION
FASP monitors and sponsors legislation that can have a great impact on school psychologists. Our FASP lobbyist
represents you and your professional interests before the State Legislature. FASP also provides liaisons with various
State Departments, Boards and Commissions. The Public Policy & Professional Relations Chair provides frequent
legislative updates to keep members informed of critical issues that have an impact on school psychology and services to
children.
REGIONAL REPRESENTATION
FASP has 7 Regional Representatives that act as liaisons between the Executive Board and regional members. Regional
Representatives facilitate communications between local professionals, coordinate local workshops and represent local
needs to the association.
Do you need to join or renew your FASP Membership?
Are you asking yourself,
what are the benefits of membership?
Read about many of the member benefits below

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
The Ethics & Standards of Practice committee provides responses to issues raised by membership and monitors ethical
issues in education and psychology.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
FASP Public & Media Relations efforts are designed to promote understanding and support for the profession of school
psychology. FASP works to target information to specific groups and audiences including legislators, media
representatives, school administrators, parents, and teachers about the profession of school psychology's valuable
contribution to the educational process and to mental health services. Join our collective voice professional concerns and
dissemination of information.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
FASP encourages members to become involved as an Executive Board Member. While serving as a board member you
have the opportunity to learn many new skills and you can earn Continuing Education credit toward your NCSP.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The FASP Flash and website announces current positions available and every year at our annual conference, a job fair
allows members to meet prospective employers and to obtain information about possible job opportunities.
RECOGNIZE EXEMPLARY SERVICE
FASP provides awards for the School Psychologist of the year, the Outstanding Administrator of the year, Outstanding
Legislator of the year, and awards Graduate Studies. FASP also recognizes Innovative Programs that have made a
difference for children. Periodically, FASP recognizes members who have made a significant contribution to the field via
the Willard Nelson Award.
RESEARCH
FASP conducts, supports, and disseminates results of pertinent research to promote the delivery of state-of-the-art school
psychological services. FASP awards grants biannually to support research by FASP members.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
FASP has archives of many of the FASP documents produced over the years maintained by the Historian.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES FUND INC. (CSFI)
FASP provides members with the opportunity to participate in our charitable organization. The Children's Services
Fund provides grants to bring needed services to Florida's children. As a member of the Children's Services Fund, FASP
members can apply for grants to help children in need.

DON’T MISS OUT!!!
What’s going on in the Southwest Region?
I’m proud to report that we had over 50 School Psychologists from the Southwest Region represented at our
Annual Conference in Sarasota this year. It was great to see many of you and be able to put a face with a
name. The southwest is staying busy with preparations for Summer Institute in Naples, July 15-17. SI will be
held at the Naples Grande, previously the Waldorf Astoria. They have just done a major renovation and the
whole place is beautiful! I’ve been excitedly scheming and planning for activities, door-prizes and vendors
that will highlight the wonderful things the southwest coast has to offer. I’m looking for help in getting local
businesses to donate gift cards for our giveaways and CSFI auction. Next time you go to your favorite
restaurant, shop or spa, please ask if they’d be willing to contribute. We hope to have almost 200 school
psychologists attending this year so it is a great opportunity for our local businesses. Stay in touch with me
via email or on facebook. I’ll see you in Naples!
Jana Csenger
Southwest Regional Representative
faspsouthwest@gmail.com
 MEMBERSHIP YEAR: JUNE 30TH
TO JULY 1ST
 JOIN/RENEW NOW: www.fasp.org
 FASP MEMBERS: Do you need to update your
contact information - email address, phone
number, mailing address? Contact Kim
Berryhill, membership chair with your current
information (faspmembership@gmail.com)

November
 11/4: 2014-2015 Executive Board begins their year-long
term
 11/10 – 11/14: School Psychology Awareness Week
 FASP Internship Standardization Process 2015 shared
with districts and university programs
December
 12/5: FASP President attends FLDOE/SSSP Stakeholder
Feedback Meeting on Integrated Student Support
Services
January
 1/9 – 1/10: FASP Executive Board Meeting in Tampa, FL
 Call for Nominations for Executive Board Officer Positions
 1/16: Northeast Regional Workshop “Moving Youth with
Challenging Behaviors from Defiant to Compliant”
 1/28: Northwest Regional Workshop “WISC-V & KTEA-3:
An Overview Including Q-Interactive”
 1/31: Deadline for Internship Applications to FL School
Districts
February
 2/2 – 2/27: Interviews for FL school district internships
 2/2 – 2/6: FL Student Services Week
 2/17 – 2/20: NASP Annual Convention in Orlando, FL
 2/19: FASP President, President-Elect & FL NASP
Delegate-Elect attend NASP Assistance to States Meetings
 2/20 – 2/21: FASP President, President-Elect, & FL/SE
NASP Delegate attend NASP Regional Leadership Meeting
 FASP application for ACE Providership is approved
March
 3/2 – 3/5 : Internship Match Week 2015
 3/2: FASP Professional Development Survey distributed
to Members and Nonmembers
 3/15 – 3/17: Coalition of Educators of Exceptional
Students (CEES) Training with FASP Public Policy &
Professional Relations Committee
 Call for Award Nominations
 FASP Spring Membership Drive Begins
April
 4/24 – 4/25: FASP Executive Board Meeting in Orlando, FL
 Call for Annual Conference Presentation Proposals
May
 FASP Elections
 Mental Health Awareness Month
June
 6/12: Final deadline for FASP Group Rate of $149/night at
Naples Grande Beach Resort
 6/30: 2014-2015 Membership Year Ends
 6/30: Award Nominations Due
 Deadline for Annual Conference Presentation Proposals
July
 7/1: 2015-2016 Membership Year Begins
 7/1: Newly elected NASP FL Delegate, Angela Mann, begins
her term
 7/14: FASP Executive Board Meeting in Naples, FL
 7/15 – 7/17: FASP Summer Institute 2015 “Invigorating &
Educating in Paradise” in Naples, FL
 7/15 – 7/17: FASP President-Elect attends NASP Public Policy
Institute in Washington D.C.,
August
 Welcome Back to School
 Notifications of Acceptance sent to Annual Conference
Presenters
September
 9/24: Final deadline for FASP Group Rate at Omni Orlando
Resort at ChampionsGate, FL
 Annual Conference Breakout Session Schedule is published
 State Network of Association Presidents (SNAP) Annual
Meeting in St. Petersburg, FL
October
 10/27: FASP Executive Board Meeting
 10/28 – 10/31: 42nd
FASP Annual Conference “Rise & Shine”
in Orlando, FL

THANK YOU to EVERY ONE of you for
ALL that you do each day to serve the
students of Florida! You are a HERO.
Watch this little pep talk from
Kid President.

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