The Division of School Psychology (Division 16) of the American Psychological Association requests nominations for the 2006 Senior Scientist Award. This award is presented to school psychologists who throughout their careers have demonstrated exceptional programs of scholarship that merit special recognition. This is not an award necessarily for the amount of writing done by a scholar, but rather for a sustained program of outstanding theoretical and research activity. Nominees must be (a) either 20 years past the granting of their doctoral degree or at least 50 years old by December 31, 2005 , and (b) a Fellow, Member, or Associate of Division 16. The award recipient will be asked to accept the award at the division business meeting at the APA annual convention, present an address at the subsequent APA Division Awards Symposium, and may be asked to serve on a committee to select subsequent award winners. Anyone, including a candidate him or herself, may nominate a school psychologist for the award. Five sets of materials should be submitted for each nominee, including a vita, 3-5 supporting letters, five major papers or publications. In order for nominators and those providing supporting documentation to be notified of results along with those nominated, please submit full contact information for all involved on a contact sheet included with the application portfolio. It is preferred that you use the Excel sheet provided as a link on the Division 16 website for this purpose. The complete sets of materials should be sent as a hard copy portfolio or on CD. Please send nominations by March 15, 2006 , to Barbara Mowder, Chair APA Division 16 Senior Scientist Committee, Psychology Department, Pace University, One Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038. Questions regarding the application process should be sent to BMowder@pace.edu prior to the deadline.
The Jack Bardon Distinguished Service Award
Past Recipients
The Division of School Psychology (Division 16) of the American Psychological Association requests nominations for the 2006 Jack Bardon Distinguished Service Award. This award is presented to mature professional and academic school psychologists who throughout their careers have demonstrated exceptional programs of service that merit special recognition. This award is given for accomplishments relating to (a) major leadership in the administration of psychological services in the schools, (b) major contributions in the formulation and implementation of policy leading to psychologically and socially sound training and practice in school psychology, (c) sustained direction and/or participation in research that has contributed to more effective practice in school psychology, and/or (d) the inauguration or development or training programs for new school psychologists or for the systematic development of inservice training for psychologists engaged in the practice of school psychology. The award recipient will be asked to accept the award at the division business meeting at the APA annual convention, present an address at the subsequent APA Division Awards Symposium, and may be asked to serve on a committee to select subsequent award winners. Anyone, including a candidate him or herself, may nominate a school psychologist for the award. Five sets of materials should be submitted for each nominee, including a vita, 3-5 supporting letters, and other appropriate supporting documentation speaking to the criteria for the award. In order for nominators and those providing supporting documentation to be notified of results along with those nominated, please submit full contact information for all involved on a contact sheet included with the application portfolio. It is preferred that you use the Excel sheet provided as a link on the Division 16 website for this purpose. The complete sets of materials should be sent as a hard copy portfolio or on CD. Please send nominations by March 15, 2006 to Barbara Schaefer, Ph.D., Chair APA Division 16 Jack Bardon Committee, College of Education, Penn State University, 104 CEDAR Bldg; University Park, PA 16802-3108 . Any questions regarding the application process should be sent to bas19@psu.edu prior to the deadline.
The Division of School Psychology (Division 16) of the American Psychological Association requests nominations for the 2006 Lightner Witmer Award. This award is presented to school psychologists who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship early in their careers. Continuing scholarship, rather than a thesis or dissertation alone, is the primary consideration in making the award. Nominees must be (a) within seven years of receiving their educational specialist or doctoral degree as of September 1, 2006 , and (b) a Fellow, Member, Associate, or Student Affiliate of Division 16. A person does not need to have a doctoral degree to be eligible. The award recipient will be asked to accept the award at the division business meeting at the APA annual convention, present an address at the subsequent APA Division Awards Symposium, and may be asked to serve on a committee to select subsequent award winners. Anyone, including a candidate him or herself, may nominate a school psychologist for the award. Five sets of materials should be submitted for each nominee, including a vita, 3-5 letters of support, reprints, and other evidence of scholarship. In order for nominators and those providing supporting documentation to be notified of results along with those nominated, please submit full contact information for all involved on a contact sheet included with the application portfolio. It is preferred that you use the Excel sheet provided as a link on the Division 16 website for this purpose. The complete sets of materials should be sent as a hard copy portfolio or on CD. Please send nominations by March 15, 2006, to John Carlson, Ph.D., Chair APA Division 16 Lightner Witmer Award Committee; CEPSE 432 Erickson Hall; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034 . Questions regarding the application process should be sent to carlsoj@msu.edu prior to the application deadline.
Outstanding Dissertation Award
Past Recipients
The Division of School Psychology (Division 16) of the American Psychological Association requests nominations for the 2006 Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award. This award is presented to a school psychologist who has completed a doctoral dissertation which merits special recognition and which has the potential to contribute to the science and practice of school psychology. Nominees must (a) have successfully defended the dissertation between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005 , and (b) be a Member OR Student Affiliate of Division 16 at the time of receipt of the award (August, 2005). The award recipient will be asked to accept the award at the division business meeting at the APA annual convention, present an address at the subsequent APA Division Awards Symposium, and may be asked to serve on a committee to select subsequent award winners. Anyone, including a candidate her or himself, may nominate a school psychologist for the award. Five copies of the nominee's vita and letters of support from at least two members of the dissertation itself should be submitted for each candidate, along with a copy of the dissertation. In order for nominators and those providing supporting documentation to be notified of results along with those nominated, please submit full contact information for all involved on a contact sheet included with the application portfolio. It is preferred that you use the Excel sheet provided as a link on the Division 16 website for this purpose. The complete sets of materials should be sent as a hard copy portfolio or on CD. Please send nominations by March 15, 2005 , to Patricia Lowe, Ph.D., Chair APA Division 16 Outstanding Dissertation Award Committee; 1122 W. Campus Rd. Joseph Pearson Hall Rm 634, University of Kansas, Lawrence , KS 66045 -3101 .
Paul Henkin Student Travel Award
Past Recipients
Division 16 of the American Psychological Association is pleased
to announce the continuation of the Paul Henkin Student Travel Award.
Dr. Paul Henkin was a school psychologist in California who believed
in the value of professional development through participation at
professional conferences. In past years, his generosity has provided
up to $500 to support a graduate student member of Division 16 to
attend the APA annual convention. The funds can be used to pay for
convention registration, lodging and transportation costs. Funds cannot
be used for food, drink, supplies, or other expenses incurred while
attending the APA convention. The award is not renewable. The Paul
Henkin award is intended for students who do not have funding to attend
APA. Employees of APA and persons receiving reimbursements from other
APA sources to attend the convention are ineligible for the award.
The award committee will consider the applicant's demonstrated potential
to make an outstanding contribution to the field of school psychology,
accomplishments and research, communication skills, community involvement,
commitment to working in public schools, and evidence of knowledge
of the demands of the field of school psychology and the value of
continuing professional development. The award committee will consider the applicant's demonstrated potential to make an outstanding contribution to the field of school psychology, accomplishments and research, communication skills, community involvement, commitment to working in public schools, and evidence of knowledge of the demands of the field of school psychology and the value of continuing professional development. Interested candidates are invited to send four sets of the following application materials: an application form (see link), a letter of recommendation, a 500-word essay, and a vitae to: 2005 Division 16 APF-Paul Henkin Student Travel Award Committee, c/o Dr. Tanya L. Eckert, Syracuse University, Department of Psychology, 430 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244. All application materials (4 copies) must be received by April 15, 2006. A recipient is recommended to the board of Trustees of the APF for final approval. For further information contact Tanya Eckert via email, taeckert@syr.edu.
Call for nominations for Division 16
Fellows of APA
The Division of School Psychology requests your nomination
of individuals for Fellowship status in APA. Nominations to initial
Fellow Status are reviewed by the Division 16 Fellows Committee and
forwarded to the APA Membership Committee, which has the responsibility
of making recommendations to the APA Board of Directors. The APA Council
of Representatives then elects individuals to Fellow status upon recommendation
of the Board. Nominees must hold a doctoral degree, have been an APA
member for at least one year, be engaged in the advancement of psychology
and have at least five years of professional experience after the
doctorate. Election to Fellow status requires evidence of unusual
and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology.
Fellow status requires that a person's work have had national impact
on the field of psychology beyond a local, state, or regional level.
Three letters of endorsement from current APA fellows will be required
in support. Anyone, including a candidate her or himself, may nominate
a school psychologist as a candidate. Upon receipt of a nomination,
necessary information will be sent to the candidate who will prepare
and return a formal application with supporting material to the Division
Fellows Committee.
Nominations for the fellow status are closed until October 2006. Please more information contact
Dr. Steven Little, stevengl@ucr.edu Graduate School of Education,
University of California, Riverside,
1207 Sproul Hall,
Riverside, CA 92521-0128.
The anticipated deadline for submission of materials will be October 1, 2006.
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