Calling all School Psychology Students and Clinicians!
2026 Annual ISPA Convention Poster Session
Poster Topics
Any poster presentation that is of interest to school psychologists is appropriate for committee review. Poster sessions are an informal format for presenting research data or highlighting innovative practices. In the research category, you are encouraged to present any current research. Research is a broad category and can include many types of methodologies, such as experimental research, applied research, program evaluations, or literature reviews addressing research questions. In the practice category, you are encouraged to highlight any innovative practice or intervention. You can share preliminary results or final outcomes for the practice.
Proposal Submission Requirements
Those interested in presenting must submit a (a) 8-10 word title, (b) a 500 word abstract of their presentation, (c) research objectives including how the objectives align with ISPA Priority Areas and/or NASP Practice Model. The names of individuals submitting the poster, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and university training program and/or district must be included. All of the information submitted must be suitable for printing in the conference program. Up to ten posters will be chosen for presentation at the 2026 Annual ISPA Convention.
All posters are to be submitted via this form HERE to the Career Services Committee.
Please contact the Career Services Committee at [email protected] for any questions.
*You must be an ISPA member to submit a poster for the Convention. In order to present, you must register for the convention. *
- October 1, 2025 Call for posters opens.
- December 1, 2025 Call for posters ends.
- December 5, 2025 Acceptance notifications will be sent.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are evaluated based on the quality of the submission and the degree of practitioner focus on priority areas.
Special consideration will be given to posters that:
Align with ISPA’s mission, vision, core values
Align with the 2025-2026 Presidential Theme: Building Connections, Creating Community
& ISPA 2025-2026 Priority Areas:
1). Organizational Excellence
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1. Activities for Strengthening Leadership Capacity:
Increase the association's ability to lead, adapt, and advocate for the needs of school psychologists and the students they serve.
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2. Activities to Foster Stronger Collaborations and Partnerships:
Develop collaborative relationships with other education, mental health, and advocacy organizations to enhance ISPA’s influence and reach.
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3. Activities to Ensure Financial Stability and Sustainability:
Evaluate current revenue models to ensure financial health and adjust the budget based on membership growth and economic changes.
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4. Activities to Enhance Advocacy Efforts:
Elevate ISPA’s advocacy efforts to ensure policies and practices positively impact school psychologists and student welfare. |
2). School Psychologists (SP) Supports
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1. Activities to Provide Professional Development and Continuing Education:
Strengthen the skills and knowledge of school psychologists through accessible and relevant professional development opportunities.
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2. Activities to Address Mental Health and Wellness in Schools:
Ensure that school psychologists are equipped to address the mental health needs of students and promote well-being.
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3. Activities to Promote Inclusion, Belonging and Allyship:
Support school psychologists in promoting and supporting inclusion, belonging and allyship in their work with students and schools.
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4. Activities to Provide Direct Support and Resources to Members:
Offer robust resources and services to school psychologists to support their professional needs.
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Presenters must clearly state one (1) student or clinician who will be the primary contact person
and poster presenter for future communications.
Contact the Career Services Committee ([email protected]) with questions.
Please write “ISPA Winter Convention/Posters” on the email subject line.
