| RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS Association |
Mission Statement
The Rhode Island School Psychologists Association is the professional organization of school psychologists whose purposes are to promote the professional development of its members, and to advocate for optimal educational experiences and mental health for all children in collaboration with schools, families, and communities.
RISPA'S CORE VALUES |
INTEGRITYRISPA is committed to high standards, ethical principles, social justice, honesty, fairness, and treating others with dignity and respect. | DIVERSITYRISPA honors individual, cultural, and other contextual differences in our own interactions and as they shape students' development. | YOUTH FOCUSEDRISPA prioritizes the needs of children, youth, and families in all activities. | ADVOCACYRISPA promotes equitable schooling and positively influences outcomes, directly affecting the lives of children, youth, families, and the school communities we serve. |
COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPSRISPA partners with allied organizations, agencies, and others to develop and achieve shared goals. | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTRISPA sets challenging objectives and evaluates the effectiveness of organizational processes and professional practices. | VISIONARY LEADERSHIPRISPA approaches its work with optimism, energy, and professionalism, working pragmatically with "what is" while moving toward "what can be." |
Get involvedConnect with your community!- Be a part of a strong network of professionals- Access state-wide collegial support (i.e. study groups open to RISPA members)- Participate in social networking events |
NOT A MEMBER YET? | MEMBER BENEFITS
Education and research.
Discounts and member-only events. |
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