DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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ALUMNI INTERVIEWS

ONCE IN A WHILE WE LIKE TO CHECK IN WITH FORMER STUDENTS TO SEE WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AFTER CHAPMAN.  BELOW YOU'LL FIND FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS OF WHAT YOUR JOB COULD LOOK LIKE AFTER GRADUATION!

SHERRY HUANG, FORMER CUASP PRESIDENT

1. Where do you work? Capistrano Unified School District/ Palisades Elementary and Ladera Ranch Elementary

2. Main responsibilities?  At one school, my main responsibility is pretty much testing and attending SSTs and IEP meetings. We get parent requests for testing almost every week and I feel like half my job is trying to convince them to withdraw their request, because honestly most of their kids are doing pretty well (like, a couple 2's on a report card does not mean special ed). My other school has the district's Autism program, so I spend a lot more time in the classroom, assisting teachers with behaviors or doing small group instruction, doing FBAs, etc. in addition to testing. Neither of my schools has a high counseling demand because the district hired counselors for every elementary school this year, so they take care of the counseling. Both good and bad aspects to that depending on how you feel about counseling.

3.  Unique Experiences? CUSD is a very litigious district. I'm going to have 3 meetings with advocates within the first 2-3 months of school, so that's been a little nerve racking. What surprised me was how much I love working with the teachers and students in the autism program, which has been extremely rewarding and definitely one of my favorite parts of the job. It's challenging for sure, but I honestly love it and hope I get to stay at this school next year!

4. Advice? Get as much experience as you can in different levels and with different programs! Also, don't worry - you will all get a job :)
 
NATATLIE FABIAN

1. Where do you work? IGB International School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Preschool (3 yrs) through 8th Grade.

2. Main responsibilities?  I am primarily a counselor, but have the exciting opportunity to introduce the educational psychologist role (what the rest of the world calls "School Psychs") to a brand new school which opened in Fall 2014. Although I have not done any official assessments yet, I am already
assisting with data collection, progress monitoring, assessment interpretation, behavior support plans and policy writing.

3. Interesting Experiences? When I left for my first international school opportunity, I was excited to work for school that operated under a different curriculum and followed different, and sometimes non-existent, laws (Hurray for less paperwork!). Surprisingly, this experience has made me miss all the U.S. laws and N.A.S.P. ethics I learned during my time at Chapman, because now I see the reasoning behind them all clearer.

4. Advice? Don't forget why you chose to do what you do. Find a time in *every day* to remind yourself. For me, it is a quick visit to the preschool classroom for an "observation" or eating lunch with my lunch bunch group of 4th graders.

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NASP INFO

As most of you know, the NASP Annual Convention  is on February 10-13, 2016 in New Orleans!

To those who were accepted to present at NASP, congrats!

To those who are not presenting but would like to attend, check out THIS website which has details for pre-registration and travel info.

Are you interested in connecting with a mentor while at the convention?

The NASP Convention offers a mentorship program for graduate students and early career school psychologists to ask questions and learn more about specific areas in which they are interested.
 
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, review the list of potential mentors on the NASP Convention 2016 website and select the person who best matches your interests. Once you have selected your mentor, you both will receive emails with your respective contact information. Contact your mentor to plan a meeting time and location during the convention.

Find out more about this here: http://www.nasponline.org/professional-development/nasp-2016-annual-convention/events-and-activities/convention-mentor-program

QUESTIONS about NASP? Contact Nick Riley, our NASP Liaison.

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FUNRAISING UPDATES

CUASP Fundraiser—Ice Skating
Our first ever ice skating fundraiser event took place on November 14 at Anaheim Rinks, and it was a huge success! Thanks to all who were able to make it. Also, special thanks to Blaise, our fundraising chair and London, our social chair, for organizing this event. We look forward to more CUASP fundraisers like this one! Stay posted!
 
 
Hayley Taitz Endowed Fellowship Fundraiser—BASC-3 Training & Happy Hour
On October 14, a BASC-3 training was conducted by the creator himself, Dr. Randy Kamphaus. Dr. Kampaus was generous enough to provide this training at Chapman free of charge and donated all proceeds to the Hayley Taitz Endowed Fellowship. A happy hour was held following the training at Citrus City Grille in the Orange Circle, of which proceeds also went toward the fellowship. All in all, the event raised $4,000 for our dear Hayley’s fund. A giant success!! Thanks to all who made it happen, including Dr. Carriere, Dr. Kampaus, and all who attended the training and happy hour. For more info about the Hayley Taitz Endowed Fellowship, or to make a donation, please visit this website. 

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EVENT INFO

PAST EVENTS

On December 9, 2015, Chapman School Psychology Students participated in the annual Autism Walk at Angel Stadium. Our team walked in honor of Hayley Taitz, who was extremely passionate in her work with children  with Autism.  Hayley's parents, Cheryl and Russell, joined us for the walk as well. What a fun way to honor Hayley's memory and at the same time, show Chapman's support of families in the community affected by autism. Thanks to our historian, Jon Vu, for capturing the day with photos like the one below.

FUTURE EVENTS

ONE FINAL FRIENDLY REMINDER...
OUR ANNUAL CUASP HOLIDAY PARTY IS THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015
Ugly holiday sweaters and $10 wrapped gifts for the White Elephant gift exchange are strongly encouraged!


OCASP EVENT
What:  Student Workshop - Applying and Interviewing for Jobs Successfully

When: January 29, 2016 at 9:00 am

Where: Huntington Beach Union High School District - Board Room.  5832 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Additional Info:
Student members of OCASP can attend this workshop for FREE. For non-member students, the fee is $15. There is also a social following the workshop.

Visit www.ocasp.net for more info and to register!