Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP@UCONN) is an officially-recognized graduate student organization at the University of Connecticut. Our formal purpose is to (a) increase student collaboration on research and dissemination projects; (b) provide professional development for students on specific topics of interest; (c) promote service to the community; (d) facilitate a forum for ongoing
program evaluation; and (e) to keep students abreast of current opportunities and initiatives in the field. To achieve these goals, we facilitate panels of practitioners and researchers, coordinate service events, support interested students through an informal mentorship program, and host presentations by leaders in the field; past presenters include the creator of Intervention Central, Jim Wright, and Professor John Hintze of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Students in the program are involved in research, practice, and professional development. We work closely with the Center for Behavioral Education and Research, directed by Dr. George Sugai, as well as with students and faculty in special education; human development and family studies; measurement, evaluation, and assessment; and more. We collaborate on published peer-reviewed articles, support one another in our school and practicum placements, and strive to make our graduate experience as valuable and enjoyable as it can be.
