Worcester State University School Psychology

11/15/2022

Can't make it to the NASP 2023 Annual Convention in-person?
Registering for the Denver Express Virtual Package is a great option!👏

Unable to make it to next year’s in-person convention? Consider registering for our Denver Express Virtual Package instead. Registration for the Denver Express Virtual Package includes live streaming of the eight Documented Sessions—all of which will be closed captioned and provide the opportunity to engage in live chat with other virtual attendees—as well as access to the General Session and a selected set of poster presentations. This is a convenient, low-cost way to pick up new skills, learn from experts in the profession, and earn 10 NASP-approved, documented CPD credits from the comfort of your own home. Link: https://buff.ly/3UUJaT7

11/08/2022

Happy National School Psychologist Week🥳

From providing mental health services to serving as constant advocates for students, families, and the school community; we thank school psychologists for their dedicated work to ensure that all students can thrive & shine ✨

10/26/2022

10/25/2022

Check out some more WSU school psychology graduate students who presented their research this past weekend at NEPA 👏🏻

10/24/2022

Check out the WSU School Psychology students at the Massachusetts School Psychology Association conference last week!

10/24/2022

Shout out to all the WSU School Psychology students who presented their research at the New England Psychological Association conference over the weekend!

09/19/2022

Meet the new WSU School Psychology Graduate Students! 😊

"Hi! I’m Jessica Palermo, first year graduate student in the School Psychology program at WSU. With an associate’s degree in Elementary Education, a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Developmental Psychology and a minor in Psychology from Lesley University, I’ve worked in special education and ABA for over ten years in public schools. I am passionate about advocating on behalf of our students and am eager to do so through the lens of a School Psychologist. Beyond the academics and real world experience this program provides, the community of fellow learners here at WSU is supportive, encouraging, and committed to growth, making this the perfect fit for both my personal and professional development. Here’s to the School Psychology Class of 2025- we got this!"

06/13/2022

Congratulations to the director of our program here at WSU, Dr. Cooke, on being selected as the Trainer of the Year by the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association! 👏

The Trainer of the Year Award recognizes a Massachusetts university educator in a School Psychology Training program who exemplifies excellent mentorship, thought and impactful instruction. 🤓

06/07/2022

Congratulations to the class of 2022 on the completion of the WSU School Psychology program! We can't wait to see where your career takes you👏👩‍🎓

04/25/2022

Worcester State affirms its support for LGBTQ+ students with flag raising

The university will break ground on a new public space, “Common Ground,” April 27 to celebrate and affirm its support and allyship with LGBTQ+ and other communities. A flag raising ceremony with both a Pride flag and a Hate Has No Home Here flag will take place at 11 a.m. outside the lower level of the Student Center. All members of the WSU community are encouraged to come out to show their support.

“For many years, Worcester State University has wanted to raise a Pride flag to signal that LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty are welcome at Worcester State University,” said Stacey Luster, general counsel and assistant to the president for employment and equal opportunity. Now the hard work of a planning committee that includes students, faculty, and staff is about to be realized.

Read more details about the flag raising: https://news.worcester.edu/worcester-state-affirms-its-support-for-lgbtq-students-with-flag-raising/

04/13/2022

Promoting positive relationships within school contexts may be a critical way for school psychologists to support students who faced adversity and isolation during the pandemic. This article provides practical tips for how school psychologists can help promote positive relationships in schools.
https://buff.ly/3LQ7eC5

04/11/2022

Check out second and third year students, Jessica Moore & Michelle Smith, presenting their research at the 2022 NASP Convention this past February!

Here's a little bit more information from Jessica about their research
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"School psychologists carry responsibility for providing support to students during crisis situations and for supporting students experiencing grief and trauma. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the weight of these responsibilities for school psychologists potentially resulting in increased caseloads. When higher caseloads interfere with a school psychologist’s ability to perform at their best it can be a contributing factor to burnout, a symptom of compassion fatigue. The purpose of this study was to examine whether the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on compassion fatigue for school psychologists. Factors including school reopening plans, self-care activities, and social supports were examined to determine their relationship to stress levels pre-pandemic and "post-pandemic". Findings indicated that stress levels among school psychologists in Massachusetts have increased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. School reopening plans significantly impacted stress levels with fully remote conditions resulting in the greatest increase in stress levels. This information is relevant to the pandemic we still face today and the amount of responsibility on school psychologists to adapt to unprecedented conditions."