New Jersey Association
of
School Psychologists
Committees
Book Club Committee
Terry Molony, Chair
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Children's Services
Goal: To ensure an awareness of issues and practices related to the psychological well-being of all children.
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Coalition Of Child Study Teams (CoCST)
Jo Jansen
Goal: To address the educational and psychological issues unique to an urban school setting.
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Communications
Adam Ritchie, Webmaster
Goal: To disseminate information about current trends, issues, practices, and research in school psychology through NJASP's web site and newsletter.
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Continuing Professional Development
John Lestino
Goal: To promote skill development, to address current needs and enhance the delivery of school psychological services.
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Financial Review and Planning
Sol B.Heckelman
Goal: To promote and maintain NJASP's fiscal responsibility.
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Government and Professional Relations
Barry Barbarasch
Arnold Lindley
Goal: To develop, promote, and maintain relationships with government and professional organizations; to monitor and advise NJASP members of current legislation affecting school psychology; to advocate and advance sound public policies and programs consistent with the best interests of children and families.
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Graduate and Undergraduate Student Organization (GUSTO)
Jacqueline Karlsson
Goal: To develop, promote, and maintain relationships with undergraduate and graduate students.
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Job Opportunities and Employment
Goal: To disseminate available employment opportunities to NJASP members.
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Long Range Planning
Goal: To facilitate and monitor short and long-term goals for NJASP.
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Membership and Recruitment
Joanne Perry
Goal: To promote NJASP in order to obtain new members and maintain current members.
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Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC)
Goal: To raise awareness and increase knowledge of multicultural issues in the profession of school psychology.
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Research and Best Practices
Ruth Marino
Stephanie Fraiser
Naomi Lennox
Goal: To conduct research and disseminate results through publications and presentations.
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Technology
Gabe DiTomasso, Chair
Bernie Selman, Co-Chair
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Training Program/Ethical and Professional Standards
Barbara Williams
Barry Barbarasch
Goal: To promote awareness of and provide assistance to members with ethical and professional issues. This committee also work to enhance communication and collaboration between New Jersey School Psychology training programs and NJASP.
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Urban School Psychology
Goal: To address the educational and psychological issues unique to an urban school setting.
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NJEA Liaison
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NASP Delegate
Terry Molony
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Attorney