MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Following are the qualifications for each of the five classes of membership in the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists. The links at the bottom of the page should be used by new members, as well as existing members who are re-reregistering.

Member

Certification as a school psychologist by the New Jersey State Department of Education. In special circumstances, exceptions to this certification requirement can be made by a two-thirds (10) vote of the Executive Board.


Affiliate

Interest in school psychology but not certified as a school psychologist. Affiliate members may not vote or hold office, but have all the other privileges of full members.


Life Member

A Full Member who has belonged to NJASP for at least twenty-five (25) years and has reached the age of sixty-five (65). Such status must be requested and is unrelated to retirement. Life Members have all the rights and privileges of Full Members and are not required to pay dues. All Past-Presidents are granted Life Membership as of July 1, 1987. After July 1, 1987, all NJASP Presidents will be granted Life Membership
at the time they assume the position of Past President.


Retired Member

Any Full Member who has belonged to NJASP for a period of twenty (25) years and works less than twenty (20) hours per week as a school psychologist shall be considered a retired member. Retired members have all the rights and privileges of Full Members and pay a reduced annual dues fee as determined by the Executive Board. This class of membership must be requested.


Student Affiliate

Enrollment in a school psychology training program leading to certification. School
psychologists currently certified are ineligible for this category unless specifically exempted by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. A student affiliate may not vote or hold office.


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