The Arizona Association of School Psychologists welcomes you to our 56th Annual Hybrid Conference! We’re excited to offer both in-person and virtual participation options. Details on our speaker lineup, preliminary agenda, hotel booking information, and sponsor/exhibitor opportunities are provided below. Stay tuned for more updates as we finalize the event. We look forward to your participation!

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Conference Program

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A total of 14.75 continuing education hours may be earned by attending the entire two-day conference.

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Thursday, November 7th Schedule

7:30-8:30: Registration and Breakfast

8:30-9:15: President's Welcome and Keynote

9:15- 9:30: Morning Break

Morning Sessions (9:30-12:15): 
Keynote: Catalysts in Action!, Peter Faustino, PsyD (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD

Breakout Sessions:

• Autism Actions: Understanding & Supporting Neurodiverse Students, Peter Faustino, PsyD (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD

• NOW CLOSED, reached capacity - Crafting Clear Reports: Helping Teachers and Families Understand and Support Students, Claudia Weiss, NCSP, Marsha Spencer, PhD, Jennifer Kirkpatrick, PhD *CPD 

• Simplify your Practice: Follow the Science of Instruction, Amanda M. VanDerHeyden, PhD (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

• Suicide Awareness: Building Effective Postvention Supports, Paula McCall, PhD *CPD 

12:15 - 1:30 PM: Lunch & Silent Auction

Afternoon Sessions (1:30-4:30): 

Breakout Sessions:

• NOW CLOSED, reached capacity -  Empowering School Psychologist Leaders to Advance Impactful Practice, Matthew Moix, PhD, NCSP, Kristen Lilly, PhD, NCSP, Suzanne M. O'Dea, MA, Wanda Fernandez, PsyS *CPD 

• Getting the Most Out of Classwide Intervention, Amanda M. VanDerHeyden, PhD (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

• Turning Points: School Psychology’s Role in Transforming Student Perspectives, Ovett Chapman, PhD *CPD 

• Working with Governing Boards: Making It Real, Julie Bacon, Danielle Cole, Chris Kotterman, Sarah James *CPD 

• The Implications of the Science of Reading, and the SOR Movement, for School Psychology, Matthew Burns, PhD  (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

4:30 - 6:00 PM: Student Posters & Annual Reception
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Friday, November 8th Schedule

7:30-8:30: Registration and Breakfast

7:30-8:00: AASP Annual Business Meeting

8:15-9:00: Opening Session and Awards

9:00- 9:15: Morning Break

Morning Sessions (9:15- 12:15): 

Breakout Sessions:

• The Skills Needed to Facilitate Difficult Meetings and How to Communicate Strategically, Sylvia A. Cohen, PhD *CPD 

• Trauma and Schools: It’s All About Relationships, Todd A. Savage, PhD, NCSP (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

• Integrated Framework for Improvement: A Fresh Look at Your MTSS, Manya R. Paul, MA, EdS., Ricki Shankland REPEATED IN P.M. *CPD 

• NOW CLOSED, reached capacity - EF Essentials: Understanding Executive Functioning within a Bottom-up Framework, Hanna Novak, MS, CCC-SLP REPEATED IN P.M. *CPD 

• Identifying and Treating SLD (and Dyslexia): What Does the Research Say, Matthew Burns, PhD  (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

12:15 - 1:30 PM: Lunch & Raffle

Afternoon Sessions (1:30-4:30): 

Breakout Sessions:

• Legal Topics, Heather R. Pierson, JD, MA (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

• Understanding and Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Students, Todd A. Savage, PhD, NCSP  (In Person & Live Streamed) *CPD 

• Integrated Framework for Improvement: A Fresh Look at Your MTSS, Manya R. Paul, MA, EdS., Ricki Shankland REPEAT FROM A.M. *CPD 

• NOW CLOSED, reached capacity - EF Essentials: Understanding executive functioning within a bottom-up framework, Hanna Novak, MS, CCC-SLP REPEAT FROM A.M. *CPD 

Hotel Booking Information

Enhance your conference experience by staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Airport Hotel or Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport South, where we’ve secured special rates just for AASP attendees!

Courtyard Marriott: 

• Exclusive AASP Rate: $219 per night plus tax

• Reservations: Call 1-800-321-2211 or Book Online Here

• Booking Deadline: October 9th, 2024

Homewood Suites by Hilton: 

• Desert Willow Event Discount: Available for conference attendees

• Reservations: Call 602-470-2100