 Call for poster presentations for the2025 Annual ISPA ConventionPoster TopicsAny 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 RequirementsThose 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 must be included. All of the information submitted must be suitable for printing in the conference program. Conference registration will be covered for 1-4 students per poster selected. Up to ten posters will be chosen for presentation at the 2025 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 Convention. In order to present in-person, you must register for the convention. Registration will be covered for 1-4 students per poster and ten posters will be selected.* November 15, 2024 Call for posters opens. December 15, 2024 Call for posters ends. January 6, 2025 Acceptance notifications will be sent. Evaluation criteriaProposals are evaluated based on the quality of the submission and the degree of practitioner focus. Special consideration will be given to posters that: Align with ISPA’s mission, vision, core values Align with the 2024-2025 Presidential Theme : Collaborating for Advocacy Center around the following ISPA 2024-2025 Priority Areas:
Topics that address equitable schooling and positive factors that directly affect the lives of children, youth, families, and the school communities we serve. Special consideration also for submissions that address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and individual, cultural, and contextual differences in our own interactions and as they shape students' development.
Topics that address approaches to service provision that mitigate the shortage of school psychologists and ideas that promote the field. These topics may address school psychology training, advocacy efforts, professional development and other ideas to move our field closer to the recommended student-to-school psychologist ratio.
Topics that evaluate the effectiveness of organizational processes and professional practices. Also includes topics that promote visionary leadership, that is, approaching work with optimism, energy, professionalism, and working pragmatically with "what is" while moving with inspiration toward "what can be." All posters are to be submitted via form to the Career Services Committee at [email protected]. Presenters must clearly state 1-4 students who will be the contact people and poster presenters for future communications and conference registration coverage. Contact the Career Services Committee ([email protected] ) with questions. Please write “ISPA Winter Convention/Posters” on the email subject line. Special Note: Everyone who submits a poster proposal will also be invited (at a later date) to submit a short video presentation and supplemental materials. All submissions that are considered to be of interest to School Psychologists and deemed appropriate after committee review, will be placed on the ISPA website for ISPA members to view and give feedback after the Winter Convention. |