Congratulations to Lucila Hernandez,
NJASP's 2009-2010 School Psychologist of the Year


Children's Health - Caucus

January 30, 2010

This half-hour program explores the care of children with chronic gastroenterological issues (GI). These children and their families live with host of harsh and often debilitating physical conditions including abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, bleeding from the GI tract, poor weight gain and nutritional problems. A panel of experts considers the diagnosis and treatment of such illnesses as Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis and Celiac disease, among others. Click here to check out the site/video.


Carrier Clinic Conference

January 30, 2010

Carrier Clinic is pleased to announce the first conference of their 100 Year Anniversary Conference Series: Psychiatric Interventions During Economic Struggles. The conference will be held on Wednesday, March 31st from 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon at the Carrier Clinic Amphitheater - 252 Rt. 601, Belle Mead, NJ 08052. See the attached brochure for more information.


Kean University Positions

January 24, 2010

Kean University has several open positions for Assistant/Associate Professors. The information can be found by following the employment opportunties link on the main menu.


3rd Annual NJ Alliance for Social, Emotional, and Character Development Statewide Conference

December 13, 2009

The NJASECD is hostiing their 3rd annual statewide conference on March 22, 2010. The conference will take place at Rutgers University - Busch Campus in Piscataway, NJ. For further information please see the attached brochure.


2009 NJASP Winter Conference

December 8 , 2009

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2009 NJASP Winter Conference. Below are several PowerPoints and handouts from the event. Thank you to all the presenters who graciously allowed us to post their materials.

Ethical Principles for School Psychologists: A Problem Solving Approach (Barbara Williams) - Handout #1, Handout #2
Developing Safe and Civil Schools Handouts (Maurice Elias)
Best Practices for Improving School Climate: Purpose, Engagement, and Voice PowerPoint (Maurice Elias)
Providing Comprehensive Assessment Driven Interventions to Students with Higher Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders Handout (Frank Sansosti)
Keynote Session - School Psychologists: Competence, Capacity, and Opportunities for Children, Families, and Schools Handout (Patti Harrison)
Promoting and Preserving School Psychology PowerPoint (Patti Harrison)
Breaking the Silence: Making America's Schools Safe (Siliva Pastor, Joseph Putrino)

Linking Gratitude Strategies to School Priorities

November 7, 2009

Terry Molony, PsyD, NCSP, Positive Psychology Interest Group Chair and a school psychologist in Cherry Hill, NJ, and Maureen Henwood, a student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine who is completing her internship in Cherry Hill provide some suggestions for relatively simple yet potent techniques to promote gratitude, help improve school climate, develop student’s personal assets, and support academic achievement. The full article was published in the NASP Communique. You can read it online here if you are a NASP member (or you can join once you get there).

PLAAY - Peacemakers Project

November 7, 2009

The University of Pennsylvania is undertaking a project called PLAAY - Peacemakers. The project is aimed at helping youth manage their anger and develop academic skills. The school is looking for youth who are in need of this type of support. Please see the attached brochure for more information.

University of Pennsylvania Clinical Training Workshop Series

September 1 , 2009

These workshops will describe the treatment and management of Anxiety Disorders (with options to participate in workshops focusing on Anxiety Disorders, OCD, and/or Impulse Control Disorders such as Tourettes and Trichotillomania) as well as provide information on local and national resources available to families. The goal of the workshops is to provide information about the current treatments available for children suffering from these disorders, and discuss how mental health professionals might recognize and help these children. Please take the time to read our flyer (here).

We have recently reduced the workshop fees to make attendance more feasible for clinicians. You can reach us at (215) 746-3327, to reserve a spot in one of the workshops, if you have any questions, or to refer a patient. For more information, visit us at: www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/cottag


NJASP 50th Anniversary

June 8, 2009

Congratulations on NJASP's 50th anniversary! Click here to read our special edition newsletter to celebrate NJASP's anniversary.  


NJASP Award Winners

June 8 , 2009

Congratulations to the following NJASP award winners:
School Psychologist of the Year 2009-2010
Lucila Hernandez - School Psychologist in the Elizabeth Public School District

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Dr. Irwin A. Hyman Service to Children Award
Sharon Lohrmann - Director of Positive Behavior Supports in School District Assistant Professor at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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Past President Award
Gabe Di Tomasso - School Psychologist in the Vineland Public School District

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Congratulations NJASP officers 2009-2010
President Elect
Karen Abrams - Flemington/Raritan School District

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Secretary
Cynthia Ruchala - Sayreville Public School District

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Northern Delegate
Silvia Pastor - Assistant Professor at New Jersey University

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Central Delegate
Maryann Kimchick - Hamilton Public School District

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Southern Delegate
Kate Boyle

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New Jersey Delegate to NASP
Terry Molony - Cherry Hill Public School District


Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey

May 7, 2009

Interested in adolescent health and well-being? Want to help out Rutgers University researchers and have a chance to win a $50 Visa or American Express gift card? To find out more and participate in an online survey on student screening and intervention programs, simply go to your nearest computer and follow the link below. It should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete the study. http://rutgerssmlr.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_0xn5TVT5jiMrzRa&SVID=Prod


Upcoming Executive Board Meeting Dates

April 8, 2009

January - Committee Meetings

February 11, 2010

March - Committee Meetings

April 1, 2010

May (TBA)

Please note all meetings will be held at the NJEA Office unless otherwise noted.

180 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08067
Time for meetings; 5:30 - 9:30
Click here for Directions
If you would like to attend a board meeting, please email Janet Burdsall at janet_burdsall@yahoo.com


APA Model Licensure Act Update

March 29, 2009

Click here for an important update on the latest draft of the American Psychological Association's proposed Model Licensure Act.


Brain Injury Association of N.J. Online Articles

January 10, 2009

The Brain Injury Association has developed a committee composed of neuropsychologists, learning disability consultants, special education teachers, and other experts in the field of childhood brain injury. This committee, the Children and Adolescents Committee, contributes articles to the BIANJ newsletter on a wide variety of topics relevant to brain injury and education. Past articles have included "'Different Than Before', Social Cognition and Judgment in Adolescents with Brain Injury"; "Managing Challenging Behaviors in Children and Adolescents after Brain Injury" and "School Accommodations for Students with Brain Injury". You can access all of the Committee's articles in PDF format here.


List of Meichenbaum's Books

December 1, 2008

As reported by Terry Molony in the last Communique, here is a list of Meichenbaum's books.


Please visit the NJASP News Archive for any previously posted information