NASP seeks to advance policies and practices that expand the role of the school psychologist to increase access to comprehensive school psychological services that improve the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health outcomes of children and youth. NASP makes available a variety of resources to assist in member advocacy, including a policy playbook to get you started on your advocacy efforts, and more in-depth resources on specific policy topics relevant to school psychology.

Advocacy is both a team and individual activity and process. As an individual, it's important to stay aware of current policy issues in the state and country impacting the profession and the students and communities you serve. NASP maintains the Policy Matters blog to help you sort through relevant current events and give you personal advocacy tips. Additionally, a dedicated committee of volunteer leaders  coach state associations and advocates to effectively create policy change through training and education.

You've probably heard the saying, "if you're not at the table, you're on the menu." Critical to effective advocacy is articulating the value of school psychologists to decision makers at all levels including parents, teachers, principals, school boards, superintendents, state education agencies, the media, and state and federal legislators. NASP recognizes the importance of your work and the positive impact school psychologists have on school and student success; we need everyone else to recognize it, too.