The School Psychologist

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The NASP President, Past President, and President Elect walk onto Capitol Hill—wait this isn’t a joke!
More than 80 NASP advocates met with elected officials this week to call on Congress to support school psychologists and school mental health. You can help carry these messages to every Member of Congress in less than 2 minutes by completing this action alert! https://buff.ly/57CEaNt

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School Psych and Educator fam, it’s happening! School Psych Memes and I are teaming up for an IRL hangout in gorgeous Palm Beach and YOU’RE invited! 🌴👀🔥

Come grab something to drink, connect with people who actually get what you do, and just vibe with others in the field who speak your language 👊🏻😎

✨ Bring a friend.
✨ Bring your stories.
✨ Bring your burnout and breakthroughs.

Let’s laugh, vent, network, and remind each other why we love what we do. 🌈

📍 Palm Beach - Treehouse
📅 [Thursday, July 24th @ 7PM]
📲 DM us on Insta to RSVP or just show up!

Navigating Challenging IEP Meetings ✅

Navigating Challenging IEP Meetings! 🧠 Know your data cold! Confidence comes from being prepared. Review your assessments and anticipate questions. 💬 Lead with empathy meaning Validate concerns from all sides (yes, even when it’s hard 😅). People want to feel heard before they can hear you. 👯‍♀️ Tag-team with your team ! Collaborate with your SLPs, teachers, and case managers beforehand so you’re on the same page 🤝 📝 Stick to the plan by keeping the meeting grounded in the student’s needs and goals. Don’t get pulled into drama or past grievances 🚫🔥 ⏸️ Take a pause if needed.. It’s okay to say, “Let’s take a quick moment to regroup. You’re not a robot 🤖💛 🙋‍♀️ Ask clarifying questions!! If a parent or team member gets heated, slow it down with a simple, “Can you help me understand what you’re feeling concerned about?” 🧘 Regulate yourself ! Your calm energy sets the tone. Deep breaths, grounded body language, and steady voice = game changers 😌🧘‍♂️ If you continuously feel overwhelmed in tough IEP meetings.. You’re not alone. Join my mentorship program designed for early career school psychs where you can get support, strategies, and confidence to handle even the most challenging cases 📩 DM me “MENTOR” to learn more 🫶🏻😌 #schoolpsychologist #schoolpsychintern #schoolpsychgraduatestudent #iepmeeting #specialeducation #nasp #nyasp #nasp2025 #nasp2026

Here is how you deliver a powerful school psychologist interview! You follow the 5 P’s of Powerful Interviewing!

This is how you walk into your next interview feeling clear, confident, and completely prepared! Let me introduce you to the 5Ps of Powerful Interviews the exact framework I wish every early-career school psych had in their toolkit: 1. Preparation Go beyond Googling the district. Study their mission, MTSS/RTI practices, SEL initiatives, and what’s important to their community. Prep thoughtful questions and know how your experiences align with their needs. 2. Professionalism Your energy, communication style, and even how you handle small talk matter. Show up as someone they’d want on their team reliable, emotionally intelligent, and solutions-focused. 3. Presence Be grounded. Make eye contact. Listen actively. And don’t be afraid to be human warmth and connection often outweigh a “perfect” answer. 4. Purpose Your “why” is your superpower. Be clear about why you chose school psych, why this role matters to you, and why you’re drawn to this school or district. Purpose creates connection. 5. Positioning Every answer is a chance to position yourself as a valuable asset. Use examples that show your initiative, impact, and team mindset. Close strong. Let them see the professional you’re becoming. #schoolpsychologist #schoolpsychology #schoolpsychintern #schoolpsychgraduatestudents #schoolpsychgradstudent #schoolpsychinternship #schoolpsychlife #nasp #nyasp #casp #schoolpsychinterviews #schoolpsychinterviewprep #schoolpsychinterview

Let’s talk about first year jitters!

We’ve all been there and we’ve all felt it! To the school psychs who are about to finish their first year as well as those officially starting their career in the 25-26 school year… don’t be hard on yourself. The first year is one of the steepest learning curves. You got this 🫶🏻 Inside my mentorship, we break all of this down from timelines and testing to boundaries, confidence, and real-life scripts that help you lead in meetings like a pro. Comment or DM me “MENTORSHIP” for more info 👊🏻 . . #schoolpsych #schoolpsychologist #schoolpsychology #schoolpsychproblems #schoolpsychgraduatestudents #schoolpsychgrad #schoolpsychlife #nasp #nyasp #casp

17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.

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Small Wins Can Add Up to Big Results in Middle School Teachers can help prepare students for success by setting them up for small wins that build anticipation of future achievement.