Award Programs

WSPA Student Scholarships

WSPA is offering three scholarships to WSPA student members enrolled in one of the Wisconsin school psychology training programs:

• The Allard Award ($500.00 and a framed certificate) will be presented to a graduate (non-doctoral) student.
• The WSPA Minority Scholarship Award ($500.00 and a framed certificate) will be presented to a graduate student having minority status in any of the following groups:

• Asian American (Southeast Asian only)
• African American, Hispanic
• Native American.
• The Bernice Krolasik Memorial Scholarship Award ($1,000.00 and a framed certificate) will be presented to a non-traditional age (at least 30 years of age) non-doctoral graduate student.

Nominations deadline for Student Scholarships is January 14, 2008.

School Psychologist of the Year

This award recognizes excellence in the provision of school psychological services by a field-based practitioner.  Each year WSPA solicits administrators in all Wisconsin school districts for nominations for the WSPA School Psychologist of the Year award.  WSPA would also like to encourage WSPA members to nominate colleagues deserving of this honor.  If you know of a practicing school psychologist who is a member of WSPA that you think should be a candidate for the WSPA School Psychologist of the Year, please request a nomination packet by contacting Veronica Milling.  Completed packets must be submitted by January 14, 2008.

WSPA Special Award

The WSPA Special Award is intended for a person who has made a significant contribution to the profession of school psychology and/or the welfare of children. This might be a legislator, school administrator, teacher, parent, or some other person who has made a significant contribution. School psychologists who are currently employed or retired are not eligible for this award.

To nominate someone, submit the completed WSPA Special Award Nomination Form along with a 2-3 page letter of recommendation, citing your reasons for nominating this individual for the WSPA Special Award. Nominations must be submitted by January 14, 2008.

WSPA Special Award Nomination Form

WSPA Friend of Children Award

WSPA members are invited to submit nominations to identify and recognize policy makers, elected officials and public servants who have made a significant contribution to children, education, children’s mental health, and/or the field of school psychology.  An award is presented annually and nominations are accepted throughout the year.

Award Description

WSPA Research Grant

In an effort to support the ongoing research of its members in the discipline of school psychology, the Wisconsin School Psychologist Association has allocated $500.00 to be used by nominated/selected members for their projects.  All members who are currently conducting research in the field are invited to apply for this money.  Deadline is January 14, 2008.