Article archive / October 2020
Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 10. Source pages: 9.
Mini-conference & Virtual Year-Long Event The Louisiana School Psychological Association Announces Conferences
The Louisiana School Psychological Association is planning a mini-conference on November 6 and a full virtual conference from September 2020 to August 2021, according to the announcement from Brandon Wilks, LSPA President-Elect and Conference Chair.
The mini-event will take place from 8:00 am–4:00 pm, at the Doubletree by Hilton, 1521 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, November 6. However, updates or changes will be posted on the association website given the changeable Covid environment.
"The LSPA Executive Committee (EC) has the health and safety of its members, guests, presenters, communities, and their families at the forefront of thoughts when planning and executing this in person gathering," wrote Wilks.
"As per the results of the Special Executive Council Meeting in May, the EC will be reviewing data and guidelines from the Lafayette community, state, CDC, and WHO to determine if the Mini- Conference will take place," noted Wilkes in the announcement.
The keynote speaker for the November 6 mini- conference we'll be Flint Smith, speaking on "Teleassessment & Teletherapy Guidelines."
Also presenting will be April Dunn, discussing Bulletin 1903 Revision, Reevaluation Pilot: LDOE.
"Necessary Components of Parent Training," will be presented by Dr. George Hebert.
Also provided will be information regarding "Addressing Critical Shortage through a Pilot Program with Distance Learners."
Amber Boykin, will facilitate COVID-19 Roundtables.
President elect Wilkes requested nominations for School Psychologist of the Year award and the Will Bergeron Memorial Scholarship to Laura Mcaciaszek, Immediate Past- President. Deadline for nomination submission is October 16, 2020.
According to the announcement an extended virtual conference conducted from September 2020 to August 2021, is in place and will provide 20 or more hours of approved continuing professional development credits.
Topics and presenters include the following: Using the NASP Excellence in School Psychological Services (ESPS): Andria Amador & Amber Boykin; Ethics and School Psychology: Laurie Klose; Intensifying Academic Interventions: Robin Codding; and Evidence Based Social Skills: Keith Radley & Evan Dart.
Also included will be Psychotherapy for Trans and Gender-Nonconforming Youth: Lee Purvis; History of School Psychology: Tom Fagan; Consumer- Friendly Reports: Kelli Henson; Cultural Competence: Anna Long; and Hot Topics in Special Education & Section 504 Law: Wayne Stewart.
"All who register and pay for the Mini-Conference will be refunded if the EC decision is made to cancel the Mini-Conference or if government guidelines prevent the Mini-Conference from being held," said Mr. Wilks. See the LSPA website for more information.
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