Michigan Association of School Psychologists

04/07/2026

📣 MASP is bringing back the school psychologist of the year award! All nominations are due by June 1st, link in our bio for the nominee submission form. All candidates must be MASP members. A great way to honor our profession and deserving colleagues 🏫

03/14/2026

MASP stands in solidarity with all those affected by this attack in our state—and all other acts of violence, racism, antisemitism, and bigotry.

03/13/2026

Statement from the Michigan Association of School Psychologists Regarding Attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield

The Michigan Association of School Psychologists strongly condemns the recent act of violence targeting Temple Israel in Michigan. Acts of hatred and intimidation directed at members of the Jewish community are deeply troubling and have no place in our schools, our communities, or our society.

Violence and antisemitism affect not only those directly targeted but also the broader sense of safety and belonging that children, families, and educators need in order to learn and thrive. Incidents like this can be deeply unsettling for students and may raise fear, confusion, or questions in our school communities.

As school psychologists, we approach these moments through a trauma-informed lens. We recognize the importance of providing spaces where students feel safe, heard, and supported. We encourage educators and school leaders to respond with compassion, to acknowledge the impact of violence and hate, and to reaffirm the values of inclusion, respect, and dignity for all. NASP has a variety of free resources for talking to children about violence, which can be found here: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-families-and-educators

MASP stands ready to assist local school districts in Oakland County and beyond as they navigate these conversations

We stand in solidarity with all those affected by this attack, and all other acts of violent racism, antisemitism and bigotry. The Michigan Association of School Psychologists remains committed to supporting schools in fostering safe, inclusive environments where every student and family feels valued, protected, and able to belong.

Signed,
Charlene Mangi, M.Ed., Sp.A., NCSP
President, Michigan Association of School Psychologists

High profile acts of mass violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children and youth who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved ones are at risk. They will look to...

01/31/2026

We're planning a Michigan Meet-Up during the 2026 NASP Convention next month. If you're coming to Chicago, please join us for socializing and networking!

Date: Wednesday, February February 25th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub
Address: 400 McClurg Court (right across the river from the Hyatt)

11/03/2025

📣 Happy NSPW to our members, Michigan school psychs, and all psychologists working in an educational setting! NASP’s theme for Monday is “Find your Path”. Consider where you are today and who helped guide that journey. Help us kick off National School Psychology Week by sharing one way you have found your path as a school psychologist—be sure to tag and and use in your posts!

08/08/2025

National School Psychology Week 2025
November 3rd - 7th

Getting ready for the new school year? It's not too early to start planning for National School Psychology Week, with NASP resources and templates to help your community discover the work you do to help schools and children thrive. You can also help your community participate with suggested activities tailored to students, school communities, and school psychologists.

https://www.nasponline.org/research-and-policy/advocacy/national-school-psychology-week-(nspw)

07/18/2025

Your MASP Executive Board taking a pause for self-care during the annual summer retreat ☀️

07/02/2025

Exciting news about our advocacy efforts to address the workplace shortage issue here in Michigan!

LEO Awards $1M for 2025 School Psychologist Training Program

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced yesterday that they have awarded $1M, with $350,000 going to Andrews University and $650,000 to Western Michigan University to expand or launch a school psychologist training program. This investment will increase the school psychologist workforce in Michigan, support students who are facing mental health challenges and help schools navigate available resources.

“Investing in training for school psychologists is important not only for supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, but also for strengthening the pipeline of professionals in a field that is critical to both education and community health,” said LEO Director Susan Corbin. “LEO is committed to supporting the needs of our workforce across the state, and we’re investing in a healthier Michigan through this funding.”

Western Michigan University will be setting up a new school psychology program that expects to graduate 15-16 new students per year and Andrews University will be expanding current enrollment in their current program to allow for 15-20 new students per year.

LEO worked alongside the Michigan Association of School Psychologists (MASP) on the development of the RFP. “School psychologists in Michigan provide invaluable services to students and their families, including mental health services, evaluations, consultation and so much more,” said Charlene Mangi, MASP President Elect. “Our state only has five training programs, and we need more trained professionals to meet the demand. This grant will be instrumental in both creating a new training program and in expanding an existing, well-regarded program.”

Higher education institutions were able to apply for a portion of the $1 million available in funding to initiate enrollment in a new school psychology program or expand enrollment and develop distance education in school psychology programs.

06/01/2025

MASP is pleased to release the Call for Presentation Proposals for the upcoming 2025 Annual Fall Conference at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City. The MASP Conference Committee is soliciting individuals or teams who are interested in presenting breakout sessions on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Don't wait; the Call for Presentation Proposals submission deadline is 5:00pm on July 1st, 2025. Participants will be notified of acceptance by August 1st, 2025.

Here's a link to the Presentation Proposal form:

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS Invitation to Participate Call for Presentation Proposals MASP Annual Fall Conference October 23 & 24, 2025 Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City, MI All break-out sessions will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025. Programs may be 1 or 2 hours in le...

03/23/2025

Ever wondered what does MASP do for you? Check out this new infographic which captures many of the activities we carry out on behalf of our members!

02/07/2025

If you're coming to Seattle for the 2025 NASP Convention, please join us for our Michigan Meet-Up!

When: 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 18th
Where: The Unicorn 1118 E. Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

The Unicorn, with its absurd name, rampant stripes, salvaged carousel panels, and menagerie of taxidermy, is insane. The bar serves Jell-O shots, and the place gets wild. The food is carnival-style deep-fry, including various corn-dog configurations, unicorn balls, and elephant ears, as well as good, inexpensive burgers made with Painted Hills beef.

It's a 24-minute walk from the Hyatt so plan accordingly. Here's a link to directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2rQWAcQhoMatx7C9A

Hope to see you there!

01/28/2025

If you're coming to Seattle next month for the 2025 NASP Convention, we are planning a Michigan Meet-Up! We'll be gathering at 6:00 PM on Tuesday immediately after the close of the day's activities. A location has yet be determined so please stay tuned for details!