A D V O C A C Y
NEBRASKA SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION FALL 2019 CONFERENCE
October 3 and 4, 2019 8:00-4:00
***2019 Conference Materials (click here) ***
Karen Haase, J.D. Special Education Lawyer
Karen Haase is a principal in the law firm of KSB School Law, where she
focuses her practice exclusively on representing public school districts and
related entities. Prior to attending law school, Karen taught at both the high
school and post-secondary level.
Kari Oyen, Ph.D, NCSP
Dr. Oyen is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology for the University of
South Dakota. Dr. Oyen is actively involved in NASP as the central region
representative of the Government Professional Relations Committee. She is
looked to as a national advocate for the role of rural school psychologists.
Jennifer Cooper, Ph.D, NCSP
Jennifer Cooper will be joining the faculty of the School Psychology program at UMass Amherst in fall 2019. She previously served as an Assistant Professor and Co-Program Director of the School Psychology program at National Louis University in Chicago, IL. Her primary research and teaching interests focus on meeting the social-emotional needs of youth in schools, evidence-based mental health and behavior practices in schools, and training issues related to advocacy/social justice in school psychology.
Conference Flyer
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 2019
8:00 - 8:45 Registration/Check In
8:45 - 11:45 Karen Haase
11:45 - 1:00 Awards Luncheon/General Meeting
1:00 - 1:50 Kari Oyen: Advancing the Value of Your Role and Best Practices for Children: Ignite Your Inner Advocate!
2:00 - 2:50 Breakout #1
3:00 - 3:50 Breakout #2
Breakout Options:
1. Kari Oyen: Promoting Your Role & Enhancing Your Value With Decision- Makers
2. Colby Coash & Katie Bevins: NE Legislative Advocacy
3. Brian McKevitt, George Toman, Kristy Feden: Advocacy for Effective MTSS Practices
3:50 - 4:00 Closing
4:00 - 5:00 Social Hour @ The Mill [connected to NIC]
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 2019
7:15 - 7:45 Yoga @ NIC
8:00 - 8:45 Registration/Check In/Poster Presentation
8:45 - 11:45 Jennifer Cooper: Addressing Anxiety Among Youth in Schools: Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches
11:45 - 1:00 Lunch and Project Everlast Panel
1:00 - 3:45 Jennifer Cooper: Role of School Psychologists in Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools
3:45 - 4:00 Closing
NE INNOVATION CAMPUS
2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508
Poster Proposal Link
NSPA Awards Nominations Link
Outstanding Student in School Psychology Award
Given to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership, integrity, and service to the profession of School Psychology.
Outstanding School Psychologist Award
Given to a current member of the Nebraska School Psychologists Association who demonstrates or has demonstrated contributions to the profession that are of exemplary status.
Founder's Award
Given to a current member of the Nebraska School Psychology Association who has been instrumental in establishing and strengthening School Psychology in Nebraska and/or who has made a significant contribution to building NSPA.
Service to Children Award
This award is given to those individuals outside the profession of School Psychology whose efforts and activities have made a substantial contribution to the lives of children.
