Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Information

The Massachusetts School Psychologists Association was established to advance school psychology as both a science and a profession, with the ultimate goal of providing and promoting learning, human welfare and dignity in schools within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The objectives of the association include stimulating and advancing quality education for all students through the development of sound educational programs based on psychological research and to promote the emotional and social development and psychological well-being of all students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition, MSPA works to promote and advance interests and concerns of Massachusetts Department of Education Licensed School Psychologists, to provide a forum to exchange ideas, seek solutions to common problems and advance the professional growth of school psychologists. MISSION STATEMENT The Massachusetts School Psychologists Association is dedicated to promote appropriate mental health and educational services to meet the many and varied needs of children, families and their communities. In order to achieve this aim, the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association advocates for children’s needs, informs the public of the value of school psychological services, provides continued professional development and conducts research.