Events Calendar

Friday, October 17, 2008 at Martin's West, Baltimore County, Maryland

Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Assessment Strategies and Evidence Based Treatments

Presenters: Dr. John T. Walkup and Dr. Golda S. Ginsburg, Associate Professors, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Bring your money! There will be an incredible raffle at the fall conference.

Print the brochure and mail in the registration form, or

Register online using your credit card.

Walk in registrations accepted as space permits. Pay by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Friday, April 24, 2009 at Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 16, 17 and 18 at Atlantic Sands Conference Center, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 17, 18 and 19 at Atlantic Sands Conference Center, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Dr. Steven G. Feifer, NCSP, ABSNP-Neuropsychology of reading, math, and written language disorders: Diagnosis and Intervention

For more information, login to the MSPA members only website: http://www.membermanager.net/mspa/.

Once you have logged in, click on the Summer Institute drop down menu to download the conference brochure. You can register by mail or register online with your credit card via PayPal.

Friday, April 25, 2007 at Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland

This workshop presents research-based motivational strategies to energize the reluctant learner, including children with ADHD and learning disabilities. Participants will learn ideas to challenge students' patterns of "learned helplessness."

Presenter: Jim Wright of www.interventioncentral.org.

Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 at Annapolis, Maryland. Locations:

State House 100 State Circle Annapolis, MD 21401

MSTA Headquarters 140 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 410/263-660

Download the MSPA legislative flyer for details on how you can participate

MSPA invites YOU to participate in the annual Legislative Day in Annapolis. Each year, we encourage our members to arrange appointments with their Maryland Delegates and Senators to discuss current issues, such as funding and bills related to education, and to generally promote the field of School Psychology. This year, we encourage YOU to participate.

Follow these easy steps to participate:
1. Find your legislators and contact them! http://mdelect.net/ 
2. Set up an appointment for January 10th to meet with them or their staff between 8:30 and 12 in their offices.
3. On January 10th, before your meetings, come to the MSTA Headquarters in Annapolis for breakfast and discussion. During breakfast, meet with the MSPA Legislative Committee about talking points for you to share with your legislators at your prearranged meetings. Items of concern include:

NCSP stipend recognition * Model Licensure Act *General funding * Who we are and what we do

4. After your meetings, return to the MSTA headquarters, and participate in the
MSPA Executive Board meeting. 
 
Every member counts, and every face-to-face meeting with legislators helps promote
the field of School Psychology and its importance to the students (and parents) of Maryland. YOU can make a difference!

Friday, Jan 11, 2008 at Center Stage, Baltimore, Maryland

Join School Psychologists Advancement of Minorities (SPAM) for our annual theater event. This year's play is August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone. The date is Friday, January 11, 2007 and the place is Center Stage. The cost is $50 for a private reception and ticket. Proceeds will benefit the SPAM Scholarship fund.

Download the order form here.

Friday, Oct. 19,2007 at Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley, Maryland

Legal Issues Related to IDEIA - 2004 and Section 504 - Julie Weatherly

Professionals working with students need training on what the law states and how to carry out their assignments effectively within the context of the new rules and regulations. Ms Weatherly will discuss the legal implications of IDEIA - 2004 as well as legal pitfalls that can be avoided.


Get the conference brochure here.

Print the brochure and mail in the registration form, or

Register online using your credit card.

Walk in registrations accepted as space permits. Pay by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Bowie State University

Using Technology in the Age of RTI - Ron Benner

Mr. Benner’s workshop will present information on using computer technology in our daily practices in schools, particularly as it applies to data recording, use, presentation, and application for behavioral, emotional, and academic tracking of student progress.

Get the workshop brochure here.

Friday, April 27, 2007 at Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland

Culturally Competent Assessment: Best Practice Guidelines and Decision Making with Second Language Learners - Dr. Matthew Lau

Dr. Lau will speak about issues with English Language Learners such as the framework of culturally sensitive evaluations, working with interpreters, taking the RTI approach, and suggestions for due process.

Get the conference brochure here.

Walk in registrations accepted as space permits. Pay by cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19, 20 and 21 at Atlantic Sands Conference Center, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Dr. Jeff Braden-RTI Approach-Overview of RTI Science and Policy, Issues regarding the validity/reliability/fidelity of RTI, implementing RTI at your school, and insuring f airness in RTI for linguistic and ethnic minorities.

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