President: Joseph Mahoney
President-Elect: Kasey Murphy
Past President: Samantha Broadhead
Treasurer: Alex McDermid
Secretary: Julie Bassi
NASP Delegate: Kate Salvati
Changing the Story: Defensible academic assessment and intervention for student progress across a tiered system
A conference for education professionals who have an interest in research-supported practices, including school psychologists, curriculum specialists, regular and special education teachers, and education administrators
6.0 CPD hours are available for this event!
NHASP is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists and other professionals. NHASP maintains responsibility for the program. Certificates of Attendance will be provided following completion of the event. A total of 6.0 CPD hours will be awarded for this event. These hours are accepted towards the NCSP and other professional credentials.
Presenter: Dr. Matthew K. Burns, Fein Professor of Special Education, University of Florida
Dr. Burns will draw on findings and lessons from the many research studies he and collaborators have conducted over the past 20 years. He will cover a variety of topics related to preventing, identifying, and solving student academic problems, and highlight the value of curriculum-based measures (CBM) in those efforts. Dr. Burns will address decision-making with academic data at all tiers of a multitiered system of support, starting with the purposes of academic assessments (e.g., screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring). For example, he will review the type, amount, and scheduling of academic screenings for all students to determine risk of failure. Dr. Burns will also discuss factors surrounding the selection of core instructional programs (Tier I), and the current understanding of effective reading and mathematics interventions at Tier II and III.
His presentation will also include:
7:30 Registration and breakfast
8:15 Start
10:00-10:15 Break
11:15-12:15 Lunch
12:15 Resume
2:00-2:15 Break
3:30 End
Venue: Plymouth State University
Merrill Place Conference Center at PSU: 14 Merrill St, Plymouth NH 03264
Includes: continental breakfast and coffee, lunch, afternoon snack
PSU is only minutes from Interstate 93. The following information will help you get to the event:
Online payments are preferred for this event. Please note that NHASP is now using payment processing through our website Wild Apricot to simplify your checkout process. You will no longer be redirected to PayPal for payment.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after 5pm on Monday, March 23, 2026.
*Students currently enrolled in an educator training program (including school psychology) receive a greatly reduced registration fee for this event. Evidence of enrollment will be required.
For questions, please contact NHASP President Joe Mahoney using the Contact Us page on our website, https://www.nhaspweb.org.
Dr. Matthew K. Burns is a prolific researcher (e.g., published over 200 articles and book chapters and 15 books), but is dedicated to positively influencing practice in K-12 schools and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders in education. As one of the leading researchers regarding the use of assessment data to determine individual or small-group interventions, Dr. Burns works closely with schools to study and implement multitiered systems of support, intensive reading and math interventions, school-based teams, and generally supporting students with and without disabilities whose needs are not being met. He is a Past Editor of School Psychology Review and Assessment for Effective Intervention. Dr. Burns was also a first-generation college student who was born in Flint, Michigan and served on the faculty of the University of Missouri for 9 years, University of Minnesota for 10 years and Central Michigan University for 5 years.
At Plymouth State University, Plymouth NH
PRESENTER: DR. MATTHEW K. BURNS https://education.ufl.edu/faculty/matthew-burns/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Burns-10
Save the Date! More information to come
Get to know Matt's work... NASP Podcast Episode: February 2020: But I’ve Tried Everything! What to Do When the Intervention Does Not Work Some of Matt's recent research (available courtesy of ResearchGate):
During National School Psychology Week, we mentioned a new ongoing feature which will be added to our quarterly e-newsletter, the NHASP Note. This feature will be a Member Spotlight. If you would like to participate in this feature, here is how it will work:
This is an opportunity for you to tell our professional community a little about yourself and the good work you do for kids and their adults. Potential topics for your Spotlight may include: the experiences or other motivations which led you to pursue a career in school psychology; information about your training program and your experiences there; the professional activities which you most enjoy; communities you work or have worked in and your experiences there; volunteer or other professional involvements you have outside of your day job; why school psychology is important to you; the ways you enjoy spending your time outside of work.
The first Member Spotlight submission has a due date of Monday December 15, 2025. Please reach out to current NHASP President, Joe Mahoney with any questions. Have a great weekend.
Supporting Students from Families with Substance Use Disorders
An opportunity for providers such as school psychologists and counselors to learn about the experiences of these students as well as practical strategies for supporting them
1.0 CPD hour is available for this event!
NHASP is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists and other professionals. NHASP maintains responsibility for the program. Certificates of Attendance will be provided following completion of the event. A total of 1.0 CPD hour will be awarded for this event. This hour is accepted towards the NCSP and other professional credentials.
A Zoom link will be provided to registrants in advance.
Register Here!
Presenter: Kate Peters D.O., physician, Brain Tree Collaborative
Dr. Peters is a co-founder of Brain Tree Collaborative, which provides evidence-based addiction medicine education for healthcare professionals and community partners. Dr. Peters will provide insight into the experiences of families with substance use disorders. Other topics will include neurocognitive and academic effects of prenatal drug exposure, and attachment and behavioral consequences of living in homes with substance use disorders. Dr. Peters will also teach participants how to explore possible implicit biases regarding substance use disorders. Participants will learn strategies for supporting families experiencing substance use disorders, and the treatment resources available for people who use drugs in New Hampshire.
Purchase orders will not be accepted for this event.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after 5pm on Friday, November 7, 2025.
For questions, please contact NHASP President Joe Mahoney using the Contact Us page.
Dr. Kate Peters is a family physician and educator with over 15 years of experience providing comprehensive care across diverse clinical settings, including hospital medicine, outpatient primary care, obstetrics, emergency medicine, gender-affirming care, residency education and addiction medicine. Her work has focused on supporting patients in low-resource environments and expanding access to compassionate, evidence-based care for all. Dr. Peters is passionate about education and equity in medicine. She and her spouse recently founded a nonprofit organization, Brain Tree Collaborative, dedicated to advancing addiction medicine education. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Peters enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, caring for their lively menagerie of two dogs, two gerbils, and twelve chickens, and finding joy in learning something new every day.
Disclosure: NHASP and Dr. Peters have reported no conflicts of interest
As I compose this message, our region is experiencing a sunny and cool weekend which feels like autumn. Many of us have returned to work, including myself, where I was pleased to greet so many children who were excited to return to school. Last week was also the return to school for the staff and students of the Oyster River Cooperative School District. Heartbreakingly, they returned without our colleague Ryan Long and his two school-aged children Parker and Ryan. Remembrances of Ryan were recently collected from his professional community, and you can view or download them on our website here. For me, the Long family tragedy was another reminder that as a professional, my most urgent responsibility is to protect children from harm, and to help them heal when they experience it.
Hyperlinks to resources from the National Association of School Psychologists are provided below. These informational resources are available for free, and I hope that you and your collaborators might find them valuable. The resources address a range of relevant topics including systems-level considerations for trauma prevention and intervention, screening procedures to identify traumatized children, key principles in minimizing the effects of trauma, and relatively recent statistics and recommendations regarding children and gun violence.
Preventing Childhood Trauma: Guidelines for Administrators and Crisis Teams
Guidance for Trauma Screening in Schools
The Role of Schools in Supporting Traumatized Students
Gun Violence and Youth 2019
I wish you a healthy and productive start to the 2025-26 academic year. As we continue our mission on behalf of children, NHASP has many opportunities for connection and professional development which are starting up (see the Professional Development page of our website). And as always, your school psychology community is here to support you. If NHASP can help, please reach out to current NHASP President, Joe Mahoney at jmahoneynhasp@gmail.com. And if you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis, you can call and speak to trained and caring clinical staff. Call the NH Rapid Response Access Point at 833-710-6477, or call or text 988.
Sincerely,
Joe Mahoney, President
New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists
NHASP is deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of Dr. Ryan Long, his wife Emily Long, their son Parker, and their daughter Ryan. Ryan Long was a Past President of NHASP and most recently worked as a school psychologist for the Oyster River Cooperative School District. He also had professional ties to Plymouth State University, Seacoast Mental Health, and NAMI-NH, and previously worked as a clinical mental health counselor. With the start of a new school year quickly approaching, the loss of Ryan, Emily, Parker, and Ryan will be grieved by coworkers, students, classmates, and many others. Hyperlinks to resources from the National Association of School Psychologists are provided below. These informational resources are available for free, and we hope you find them useful as you support children, their parents, and teachers in times like these.
Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators
Of course, the tragedy on Monday is understandably a source of distress for all of us. As you support the needs of others, please make sure to pay attention to your own needs, and utilize the strategies that fit best for you. But if you need help, your school psychology community is here to support you. If NHASP can help, please reach out to current NHASP President, Joe Mahoney at jmahoneynhasp@gmail.com. And if you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis, you can call and speak to trained and caring clinical staff. Call the NH Rapid Response Access Point at 833-710-6477, or call or text 988.
We will be back in touch with our members very soon with more support resources and opportunities for community and connection. Until then, please give someone you love an extra hug tonight.
Sam Broadhead, Past President
on behalf of New Hampshire Association of School Psychologists
Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2025: Theory, Assessment, and Difference vs. Disability
A training that will be valuable to all professionals who have an interest in the evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), such as psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts
Presenter: Dr. Nancy Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist, Associate Director for the Autism Spectrum Center at Boston Children’s Hospital
Dr. Sullivan will address the language used regarding autism and ASD, neurodiversity and neuro-affirming care, the function of clinical diagnoses, the role of self-advocates in changing practices, and controversies in ASD treatment. She takes a middle of the road approach to these topics and presents multiple vantage points.
This training will also feature:
Venue: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
Address: 2500 North River Road, Manchester NH 03106
Building: Dining Center banquet hall
Please refer to this document for driving instructions on how to arrive at SNHU Parking Lot 1. Please refer to this SNHU Campus Map for support with navigating to the Dining Center. Both Parking Lot 1 and the Dining Center are circled in yellow. There will also be signage on the morning of the conference.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after 5pm on Friday, October 10, 2025.
*Students currently enrolled in a school psychology training program receive a reduced registration fee for this event.
Dr. Nancy Sullivan is a Clinical Psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience specializing in the assessment and behavioral treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Director of Psychological Assessment in the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Associate Director of the Autism Spectrum Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Sullivan is a certified independent trainer for the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). She has expertise in applied behavioral analysis (ABA), family behavioral therapy, social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and subspeciality in the treatment of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorders (ARFID).
Disclosure: NHASP and Dr. Sullivan have reported no conflicts of interest
An Introduction to the Feel Your Best Self Toolkit
A session that will be valuable to professionals who help children learn emotion regulation skills, such as psychologists, counselors, and social workers
1.5 CPD hours are available for this event!
NHASP is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school psychologists. NHASP maintains responsibility for the program. Certificates of Attendance will be provided following completion of the event. A total of 1.5 CPD hours will be awarded for this event. These hours are accepted towards the NCSP and other professional credentials.
Register Here
Presenter: Dr. Sandy Chafouleas, Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut
Dr. Chafouleas will highlight the essential elements of the Feel Your Best Self toolkit in supporting children’s skill development. This session will feature a Question & Answer session with Sandy, and participants will also have the opportunity to share their own experiences or ideas regarding using FYBS.
Feel Your Best Self is a free, award-winning toolkit that brings credibility, accessibility, creativity, and joy to learning emotion-coping strategies. From school stress to bedtime struggles, the FYBS strategies fit into everyday life, making emotional navigation simpler. https://www.feelyourbestself.org/
No refunds will be provided for cancellations received after 5pm on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Dr. Sandra M. Chafouleas is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Neag Endowed Professor in the Neag School of Education at UConn. She also serves as the founder and Co-Director of the UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health (CSCH). Dr. Chafouleas received her Ph.D. in psychology (school) from Syracuse University and is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut. Dr. Chafouleas focuses her work on usable practices that support the whole child, with specific expertise in strategies to support social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. As PI/Co-PI, she has secured over $20 million to support these research, service, and training activities. Dr. Chafouleas is co-creator of Feel Your Best Self, an award-winning toolkit for learning simple emotion-coping strategies. She has authored over 200 publications and regularly serves as a national presenter and invited speaker. She has received multiple recognitions for her work, including Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association.
Disclosure: Dr. Chafouleas is a co-creator of the Feel Your Best Self toolkit, which is a free resource
I hope you’re well and looking forward to the summer break season. I wanted to share all of the membership benefits you can expect as a NHASP Member in 2025-26. If you are currently a Member, and renew before the end of this month (June), you can receive a $20 discount off the Regular rate of $70. You should have received your first renewal reminder on May 2, which included a unique discount code.
Membership benefits in 2025-26 will include:
More information regarding the September and October PD events will be coming very soon. Please reach out if there is anything I can do to support your decision-making. And please see below for instructions on how to renew.
Joe Mahoney
NHASP President-Elect
Instructions
1. Click below: ‘click here to renew your membership online’
2. Log in as prompted
3. Click ‘Renew to 01 JUL 2026’
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5B. Click ‘invoice me’ and pay electronically from the email you receive
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