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Empowering Children, Educators, and Families |
Kansas Association of School Psychologists
Fall 2025 Edition
Lina Kitson, Editor Shelby Reichard, Associate Editor
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I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to our Keynote and Workshop presenters, Dr. Amanda Vanderheyden and Dr. Robin Codding, the breakout session presenters and panel participants, and each member who attended, networked, and enriched our professional community at the Fall Conference. The conference theme of Mathletes: Empowering Minds, Multiplying Impact, was truly at work throughout the two days. I also want to thank our NASP Conference Chair, Lenae Kaus, and Executive Manager, Melissa Sullivan, for their hard work and dedication to the board, which was instrumental in making the convention a success. This year's fall conference was particularly special, as it marked the 65th anniversary of the Kansas Association of School Psychologists, a milestone that underscores our organization's enduring commitment to the field of school psychology. As we move forward, I encourage all members to mark their calendars for January 23rd, 2026, to listen to Brian Dempsey present the Law Year in Review, which is offered to you free of cost as a member perk. Additionally, be on the lookout for more information regarding our Spring Virtual Workshop in April. It is essential for our community to stay engaged and informed about the latest developments in our field. I encourage all members to participate in Virtual Capitol Hill Day by reaching out to your legislators. We have made it easy to make an impact by providing you with an email template. Now more than ever, it is crucial to participate in advocacy efforts, and I appreciate your active role in shaping the future of our profession. Your involvement is vital, and I am grateful for your commitment to our community. |
Board Minute Summary by Madison Rziha, Secretary Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 am - 9:00 pm – Fall Board Retreat The KASP Executive Board convened on Wednesday, October 15 for the Fall Board Meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6:28pm. The board discussed discrepancies that existed between the KASP Board standing rules, constitution, and role descriptions. Board members agreed to the advantages of the rules and roles as outlined in the constitution. Board members will updated role descriptions to match this practice and ensure all practices are detailed within the description to provide clarity for future board members. Following this, the board discussed the proposal of a Public Policy and Advocacy (PPAC) Committee. The committee will be responsible for addressing legislative priorities and coordinating advocacy efforts related to professional practices and policies that support Kansas School Psychologists, children, and families, in conjunction with other stakeholders. This includes the Kansas state legislature, Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas Department of Education, various education associations, county, regional, community and business stakeholders, school districts, and schools. The board appreciated the detail and structure of the proposal. Next steps will include redefining roles of the “GPR” position, identifying a PPAC co-chair, and assign subcommittees to begin this committee. Dr. Stephanie Kneedler with WPS offered to provide a free virtual workshop for KASP members. The board reviewed the slide deck and were in favor of proving the training to members. More information will be coming soon. After this, the board members discussed final details and responsibilities for the 2025 Fall Convention. |
Lifetime Achievement Award
School Psychologist of the Year
Past President Award
KASP Diversity Graduate Student Scholarship
Friend of Education Award Governor Laura Kelly
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HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY WEEK!
This year's theme is Finding Your Path
We here at KASP hope that you are having a wonderful week and are appreciated by your peers and co-workers. While we all recognize that we often work behind the scenes, we know our work matters so much. We acknowledge all the challenges we face every single day and it is our continued mission to advocate on your behalf and the behalf of students everywhere.
Know that you are appreciated this week and every other week!
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December's Lunch with Lina will be on 19th at 12:30 via this link! |
Legislative Corner
KASP is continuing to partner with school nurses, school counselors, and school social workers to bring you our advocacy day in Topeka. This is still in the planning stage and you will hear soon regarding information about date, registration, and how to best contact your representatives.
Convention Chair Update: We had a wonderful two days of professional development, networking, and fun at KASP’s Fall Convention! Our featured presenters, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden and Dr. Robin Codding, shared valuable insights and evidence-based practices for math instruction, intervention, and assessment. In addition, our breakout presenters provided engaging workshops on a wide range of important topics in school psychology and education. We are thrilled with the success of this year’s convention and appreciate everyone who joined us in Overland Park! At this time, all CPD certificates should have been emailed to participants who completed the required forms. If you did not receive your certificate, possible reasons may include:
If you believe you met the CPD requirements but have not received your certificate, please contact Lenae Kaus, Conference Chair, at lenae.kaus@usd373.org. Lenae will be happy to assist you! Looking ahead, we’re excited to offer The Law Year in Review with Brian Dempsey on January 23rd. This virtual session is FREE for KASP members! Registration is now open at https://kaosp.wildapricot.org/Conferences-and-Regional-Meetings. Stay tuned for details about our Spring Virtual Conference, and mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Convention October 15th-16th in Wichita! |
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