South Dakota State Association Survey

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South Dakota State Association Survey

• Central Regional Meeting
• Sioux Falls, SD
• November 12-14, 2004

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Year State Association was established

• 1976

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SDASP Mission
The mission of the South Dakota Association of
School Psychologists (SDASP) is to promote
educationally and psychologically healthy
environments for all children and families by
implementing research-based, effective programs
that prevent problems, enhance independence and
promote optimal learning. This is accomplished
through state of the art research and training,
support, advocacy , ongoing program evaluation
and caring professional service.
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Membership year according to Fiscal Year

• Membership as of October 1, 2004 60
• Highest membership total 75
• What Year 2001-2002
• October 1 to September 30

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Categories of Membership in State Association

• Regular Members 35.00
• Associate Members 35.00
• Student Members 10.00
• Retired Members 10.00

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Does your association employ any staff?

• No!

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What are the major issues in your state?

1. State diagnostic criteria
2. Increase in behavior/mental health issues
3. Increase in use of Psych. Examiners

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Identify Solutions to the Issues

1. Develop a working relationship with Dept. of
   Special Education
2. Increase training opportunities for assessing the
   population and developing appropriate
   interventions.
3. Tried to educate policymakers on the
   specialization of school psychology.

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Top 3 Successes leadership efforts have resulted
in
Advocated for role of school psychologist vs.
clinical psychologists in state administrative
rules. Being invited to participate in state
special education policy meetings.
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How is leadership defined? What are the
expectations?

• Were not sure how leadership is defined.
• Expectations
• To address ethical concerns and provide technical
  assistance.
• To be a source for training and dissemination of
  information.

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What training is available for new leaders?

• We are developing portfolios for each office.