New Jersey Association
of
School Psychologists
Committees
Book Club Committee
Terry Molony, Chair
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Children's Services
Cynthia Ruchala, Chair
Christine DeRiso
Jo Janson
Ken Lynch
Dawn McGinty
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)
Beth Brennan
Goal: To address the educational and psychological issues unique to an urban school setting.
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Communications
Terry Molony, Chair, Editor of the NJASP Newsletter
Adam Ritchie, Webmaster
Jessica Lovinsky
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, Chair
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
Laura Rothschild, Chair
Mary Ann Kimchick
Sol B.Heckelman (Emeritus-Chair)
Goal: To promote and maintain NJASP's fiscal responsibility.
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Government and Professional Relations
Barry Barbarasch, Chair
Laura Rothschild, Co-Chair
Terry Molony
Gabe DiTomasso
Karen Abrams
Diane Karvelas
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)
Megan Monzo, Chair
Goal: To develop, promote, and maintain relationships with undergraduate and graduate students.
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Job Opportunities and Employment
Open
Goal: To disseminate available employment opportunities to NJASP members.
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Long Range Planning
Naomi Lennox, Co-Chair
Barry Barbarasch
Cheryl Arzt
Karen Abrams, Co-Chair
Terry Molony
Goal: To facilitate and monitor short and long-term goals for NJASP.
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Membership and Recruitment
Gabe DiTomasso, Chair
Joanne Perry
Goal: To promote NJASP in order to obtain new members and maintain current members.
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Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC)
Jaime Cifuentes, Co-Chair
Christine DeRiso, Co-Chair
Maria Flacco
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, Chair
Barbara Williams
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, Chair
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
John Lestino, Chair
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
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