MASP is affiliated with the National Association of School Psychologists. Membership Copyright Missouri Association of School Psychologists 2010 Questions or comments? Contact the web master. BECOME A MEMBER To begin the process to become a member of the Missouri Association of School Psychologists use the button in the upper right of any page in the website. Apply online or download a printable application. FULL MEMBERSHIP A full member is one who is engaged in the delivery of psychological services and who:  • is employed by a school system and whose title is school psychologist, or • has certification as a school psychological examiner, or • is primarily engaged in the training of school psychologists at a college or university, or • is certified as a school psychologist by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), or • is currently acting as a consultant or supervisor of psychological services in a school system, or • has school psychologist certification from any state and is practicing in Missouri, or • is licensed to practice psychology in Missouri and whose primary professional interest is school psychology, or • is certified as a school psychologist by the National Association of • School Psychologists (NCSP). ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP An associate member is one who has an interest in school psychology but does not meet criteria for full membership. RETIRED MEMBERSHIP A retired member is one who previously met criteria for full membership for a period of five years but is now retired from the field of school psychology or as a psychological examiner. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP A student member is one who spends at least six semester hours in a program that will lead to certification as a school psychologist, or would lead to an advanced degree in School Psychology, or is completing an internship in School Psychology. If you are a current MASP member and have not recently received any emails from our president or are having trouble accessing the members only section please contact Brett Anderson at maspmembershipchair@gmail.com continued message from Brett Andersen, Membership Chair   The number of activities and benefits of being MASP member continue to grow and change along with the profession.. Current benefits of becoming a member of MASP include the following: Thank you for your support and continued commitment to our professions.  If you have any questions about membership, feel free to contact me, the Membership Chairperson, at maspmembershipchair@gmail.com. Sincerely, Brett Andersen - MASP Membership Chair • The MASP newsletter, published three times yearly, full of pertinent information to help you in the field of school psychology – available in either electronic or paper format. • The opportunity to receive information about and give input to groups dealing with issues relevant to children in the state of Missouri and the practice of school psychological services for those children. Many board and committee members currently serve on various state steering committees and work groups such as Healthy Minds, Healthy Learners, Healthy Schools Steering Committee (children's mental health) and the Education – Mental Health Disaster Readiness Committee. • A well-organized MASP PR/Advocacy Committee that has networked with other professional organizations in the state to advocate for children and for school psychology issues.  This committee has developed strong working relationships with DESE, local and state elected officials, and other organizations throughout the state. • A GPR liaison to monitor state and national bills that have impact on our profession and the children and families we serve. • Regional activities, including workshops on new assessment instruments or skills training, as well as roundtable discussions about timely topics and the opportunity to network with colleagues within the field • Frequent electronic communications through regular email listserv messages and our informative website at, including the Members Only section containing topics of interest to members • Contribution to statewide advocacy and leadership efforts regarding Missouri school psychology issues • Tax deductible professional membership dues and conference registration fees for which you are not reimbursed  • NASP/NCSP approved professional development/continuing education opportunities • Professional networking and support • Discounted rates to our two day Fall and one day Spring conferences SHOP MASP!