Category: NASP 2022 Advocacy Academy
Category: NASP 2022 Advocacy Academy (show less)
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EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 5/30
Background: Since 2007, NASP has been offering a public policy institute (PPI) focused on building the capacity of NASP members and state school psychology association leaders’ advocacy skills. In July 2021, because of concerns about the pandemic, NASP hosted a 3-day online Advocacy Academy workshop in lieu of the PPI. This experience was distinct from PPI in that it focused more narrowly on the topic of addressing shortages in school psychology, while also offering a pre-academy experience that addressed the fundamentals of grassroots advocacy. Given that the COVID Capitol Hill rules are still impacting the ability to hold face to face meetings with elected officials and their staff, and hosting in-person meetings in the Washington, DC area has not fully resumed, the decision has been made to offer the 2022 experience as a virtual event again.
Dates:
July 13-15, 2022 (Live Sessions) + Pre-Academy Recorded Sessions
Theme: Creating Equitable Access to School Mental Health Services
General Description of the Advocacy Academy: This virtual Advocacy Academy will focus on helping state leaders and other interested school psychologists to develop the advocacy skills, strategies, and state association system supports, to enable equitable access to school mental health. Up to 8.75 hours of NASP Approved CPD is available for completion of course requirements.
Anticipated Outcomes: Through the use of content presentations, dialogue/discussion, interactive hands-on experiences, and collaborative group activities, participants will learn and be able to demonstrate the fundamental knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to develop and implement a grassroots advocacy campaign to support programs and policies that create equitable access to school mental health services.
Pricing and Credits
There are 2 package options available for registration:
- Package 1: Advocacy Academy—Full Course (8.75 hours CPD)
Package 1 includes:
- Pre-Academy Modules (3.5 hours NASP Approved CPD—asynchronous virtual learning)
- Live Academy CPD Modules (5.25 hours NASP Approved CPD—synchronous virtual learning)
- Live Academy Non-CPD Sessions
- Virtual Capitol Hill Day Experience
- Course Materials including access to the 2022 Original U.S. Congress Handbook (Online Edition)
| Membership Category | Early Bird (Before 5/30) | Regular Registration (May 31-June 28) | Late Registration (after June 28-July 12) |
| Member | $ 199^ | $219 | $239^ |
| Non-Member | $ 299^ | $319 | $339^ |
- Package 2: Advocacy Academy—Live Academy Only and Capitol Hill Day (5.25 hours NASP Approved CPD)
Package 2 Includes:
- Live Academy Modules (5.25 hours NASP Approved CPD)
- Live Academy Non-CPD Sessions
- Virtual Capitol Hill Day Experience
- Course Materials including access to the 2022 Original U.S. Congress Handbook (Online Edition)
| Membership Category | Early Bird (Before 5/30) | Regular Registration (May 31-June 28) | Late Registration (after June 28- July 12) |
| Member | $ 115^ | $135 | $155^ |
| Non-Member | $ 215^ | $235 | $255^ |
Registration closes at 11:59pm EDT on July 12 for both packages. The first live session starts at 6:00pm EDT on July 13.
Accessing Course Materials
- Links to all Live CPD sessions and Pre-Academy Recorded Sessions will be accessible in MY PRODUCTS after logging into the Online Learning Center (OLC).
- Pre-academy recorded sessions will be available to begin reviewing no later than May 9, 2022. Participants will be notified by email when the materials are ready for use.
- Links to all Live Non-CPD sessions will be available in the MASTER AGENDA which is accessible in MY PRODUCTS after logging into the Online Learning Center (OLC).
There are no refunds for products purchased through the online learning center. All LIVE CPD sessions and the Pre-Academy sessions will be recorded and available in the Online Learning Center for a minimum of 120 days following the last live broadcast. The LIVE CPD session recordings will be available approximately 1 week after the original broadcast. The non-CPD live sessions will not be recorded.
Max Enrollment: 200 participants
Participant Preparation for the Academy
- Preregistration will be required. All participants coming from a state will be considered a “state team” member. States will be organized into a region with NASP Government and Professional Relations (GPR) committee members assigned to support each region.
- State teams will coordinate with each other to set up virtual teleconference meetings with two U.S. Senators and the U.S. House of Representative members representing the districts in which Advocacy Academy participants reside.
- All participants will be provided a script and specific instructions for reaching out to offices to set up meetings.
- All participants will be provided the basic “Capitol Hill Talking Points” in advance of the Capitol Hill day. These materials will be reviewed during the academy.
- All participants will be expected to complete the 3.5-hour CPD pre-academy grassroots advocacy module prior to July 13.
There will be four parts to the academy and the tentative agenda appears below (NOTE: All CPD sessions are highlighted.):
Pre-Academy Grassroots Advocacy Training
Participants will complete an asychronous 3.5-hour CPD pre-recorded module and related activities on their own time prior to their participation in the Live sessions of the Advocacy Academy. Additionally, in advance of the start of the Live Advocacy Academy sessions, participants will receive communication on how to set up their virtual Capitol Hill meetings with their elected officials and/or staff be held on Day 3 (July 15) of the Advocacy Academy.
Recording 1: Foundations of Public Policy
Description: This session describes theories and processes of public policy development.
Presenters: Nate von der Embse, NASP Government and Professional Relations Committee (GPR) Chair (FY 21)
Length of Session: 15 minutes
Handout: PowerPoint presentation
Recording 2: Basics of Legislative Advocacy (Part 1)
Description: This session reviews the fundamental elements of effective grassroots advocacy.
Presenters: Julia Szarko, GPR Committee Member (NE Region), and Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, NASP Director of Policy and Advocacy
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Handout: PowerPoint presentation
Recording 3: Basics of Legislative Advocacy (Part 2)
Description: This session highlights elements of effective communication and key message development.
Presenters: Kari Oyen, Chair GPR (FY 22-23) and Tess Melendrez, GPR Member
Length of Session: 1 hour
Handouts: PowerPoint Presentation; NASP Policy Playbook
Recording 4: Preparing for the Virtual Capitol Hill Day Experience
Description: This session reviews key information to help you prepare for the Virtual Capitol Hill Day.
Presenters: Kari Oyen, Chair GPR (FY 22-23); Peter Faustino and Julia Szarko, NE Regional Reps GPR; Becca Murdoch, NASP Manager of Policy and Advocacy; and Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, NASP Director of Policy and Advocacy
Length of Session: 45 minutes
Handouts: Talking Points for Capitol Hill
Recording 5: Mining for Data to Support Advocacy for School Psychology
Description: This session will explore public sources of data that can support advocacy messaging.
Presenters: Stacy Kalamaros Skalski, NASP Director of Professional Policy & Practice
Length of Session: 30 minutes
Handout: Mining for Data Scavenger Hunt Activity
Recording 6: Capitol Hill Staff Interviews
Description: This session offers three interviews of Capitol Hill legislative staff describing their roles, responsibilities, and general experiences working on Capitol Hill.
Interviewer: Becca Murdoch, NASP Manager of Policy and Advocacy
Length of Zoom Recordings: 45 minutes
- James Longley, Senior Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01)
- Taylor Ware, Legislative Aide, U.S. Senate, Office of Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
- Jaime Cobham, Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16)
This 3-hour synchronous live session will provide an overview of the Advocacy Academy, brief presentations by each of the pre-academy instructors, and an opportunity for participants to engage in town hall style discussions about the pre-academy materials, and learn tips for building grassroots advocacy movements at the local and state levels. State teams will also have opportunities to work together to craft state specific messages addressing the issues impacting equitable access and have opportunities to network with other state teams from their regions. All times listed are in EASTERN time. The following pre-recorded sessions will be offered:
5:00-6:30pm EDT Welcome & Academy Overview and Pre-Academy Discussion Groups
Description: This session will offer a welcome and introduction to the Advocacy Academy from the NASP president, staff, and volunteer leaders of the Government and Professional Relations committee. Additionally, participants will engage in dialogue sessions designed to explore concepts addressed in the Pre-Academy modules.
Facilitators: Celeste Malone, NASP President; Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, NASP Director of Policy and Advocacy; Stacy Skalski, NASP Director of Professional Policy and Practice; Rebecca Murdoch, Manager of Policy and Advocacy; and Kari Oyen, Chair, and regional representatives of the NASP Government and Professional Relations (GPR) committee.
6:30-6:45 EDT Break
6:45-8:00 EDT Regional Discussion Groups: Preparing for the Capitol Hill Experience
Description: Participants will have a chance to meet in their GPR regional groups and with state teams to discuss issues and craft messages relative to their upcoming Day 3 Capitol Hill experience.
Facilitators: GPR Committee Regional Contacts, Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, Director of Policy and Advocacy; and Rebecca Murdoch, Manager of Policy and Advocacy
Day Two (July 14, 2022): Equitable Access to School Mental Health Services.
On Day 2 of the virtual Advocacy Academy, participants will receive 5.25 hours of NASP CPD content presentations and discussions on issues that limit access to school mental health services and strategies that can help improve equitable access. These sessions will all be delivered live.
1:00-2:30 EDT CPD Live Session 1: Keynote 1 & Discussion (CPD 1.5)
Description: This session will examine systems level policy considerations in ensuring access to school mental health services. Data collection systems that enable needs-based assessments including the National Center for School Mental Health’s School Health Assessment and Performance Evaluation System (SHAPE) will be presented.
Presenter: Dr. Sharon Hoover, Co-Director of the Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland
2:30-3:00 EDT Break and the Exploring the Federal Role in Education Poll
3:00-4:15 EDT CPD Live Session 2: The Evolving Federal Role in the Provision of School Mental Health Services & Discussion (CPD 1.25)
Description: This session will focus on future directions for Special Education Programming, parent perspectives on the delivery of mental health services in schools, special considerations for working with students with emotional disabilities, and resources available through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education programs.
Presenters: Renee Bradley, Deputy Division Director, Research to Practice Division; and Valerie Williams (Invited), Director, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), US Department of Education.
4:15-4:30 EDT Break
4:30-6:00 EDT CPD Live Session 3: Keynote 2 & Discussion (CPD 1.5)
Focus: This session will examine systems level practice considerations in ensuring access to school mental health services. Issues addressing culturally affirming social emotional learning, equity, and social justice will be addressed.
Presenter: Dr. Byron McClure, Founder of Lessons for SEL and Former Assistant Director of Redesign for the DC Public Schools
6:00-6:15 EDT Break
6:15-7:15 EDT CPD Live Session 4: Special Topic (CPD 1.0) Bringing it All Together-- Culturally Responsive MTSS
Description: MTSS as the most effective strategy for delivery of comprehensive SMH services. This session will explore the importance of integrating systems level policies and practices into a seamless and culturally responsive muti-tiered prevention and intervention system that relies on both school-based and community-based personnel and services.
Presenter: Dr. Celeste Malone, NASP President-Elect and Associate Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology program at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
7:15-7:30 EDT Break
7:30-8:25 Topical Breakout Discussions
Description: Participants will self-select into topical discussion groups to address in greater detail issues and messaging related to creating equity and access to school mental health services. Topics to be addressed include:
- Leveraging policy and funding
- Enhancing workforce capacity (training and access)
- Implementing a continuum of evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies (MTSS)
- Using data to promote equitable implementation and outcomes
- Enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma
8:25-8:30 EDT Transition to Regional Discussion Groups
8:30-9:00 EDT Final Regional Discussions and Final Wrap Up
Description: Participants will gather in regional breakout groups to engage in final planning related to their upcoming Day 3 Capitol Hill experience. Participants will discuss final messaging and integration of Day 2 content into future advocacy messaging for students.
Facilitators: Members of the NASP GPR Committee and NASP Staff
Day Three (July 15, 2022)—Virtual Capitol Hill Day Experience.
Day 3 will enable participants to engage in virtual advocacy meetings with their elected officials and/or staff to ask for support for programs that increase equitable access to school mental health services. Day 3 will also have opportunities for members of state teams to regionally discuss their Hill experiences and share “lessons learned” from their advocacy experiences.
9:00am-5:00pm EDT Open Discussion Forum
Description: Participants may “drop in” throughout the day to discuss with GPR committee members and NASP staff their experiences engaging in direct advocacy with Capitol Hill staff and elected officials.
Facilitators: NASP Staff and GPR Committee Members
5:00-6:00pm EDT Regional Discussions
Description: Participants will reconvene for a final discussion about their Advocacy Academy experience, including reflections on their Capitol Hill advocacy experience.
Facilitators: NASP Staff and GPR Committee Members
