TwiThe National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has designated November 6–10, 2023, to be National School Psychology Week, with the theme “Let’s Grow Together.”
The Worcester Public Schools would like to acknowledge and share our gratitude to all our school psychologists, our school psychology interns, and practicum students for their dedication and the difference they make in the lives of our students every day.
Worcester Public Schools’ school psychologists play a critical role in our school communities to promote the learning, behavior, and mental health of all children and youth. They partner with our families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. They share their expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help children and youth succeed socially, behaviorally, emotionally, and academically.
This year’s NSPW theme, “Let’s Grow Together,” is inspired by the importance of both personal and shared strengths in our growth, as individuals and school communities, in every season of life. The theme recognizes four aspects of growth that are fundamental to effective learning environments and to school psychologists’ role in supporting student well-being and learning.
- First, individuals grow in their own way, often in their own time, a process influenced by engagement and interaction with their surroundings.
- Second, engagement and interaction with others—being part of a vibrant community—supports growth.
- Third, diversity is a powerful ingredient in our growth.
- Lastly, every season, including those focused on rest and rejuvenation, contributes to a continuum of growth.
Thank you to our school psychologists and all employees who support our students!