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OSPA is the State Professional Organization for School Psychologists in Ohio.

The Purpose of the Association Is:

To promote constructive action in meeting the educational and mental health needs of children;

To encourage the writing, publication and distribution of information contributing to the extension and enhancement of the body of knowledge within the field;

To provide opportunities for the professional growth of school psychology;

To promote the advancement of ethical, legal and technical standards of professional school psychology;

To promote the profession of school psychology.

• Subscription to The Ohio School Psychologist, quarterly newsletter of OSPA, which includes current legislative updates

• Personal access to the OSPAOnline Members Only web pages with current legislative information, the OSPA job forum, OSPA directories, and much more

• Reduced registration fees at conferences and workshops

• Ohio Department of Education approved Continuing Education Units for professional development activities

• Membership Surveys

• Organizational membership in Ohio Coalition for the Education of Handicapped Children

• Liaison with NASP, IUC, ODE, OPA, OPSO, and regional affiliations

• Opportunity to serve on OSPA committees, working on pertinent issues for school psychologists

Full Member ($100.00)

Eligible to vote in OSPA elections

Eligible to hold office

Eligible to serve as committee chairperson

Student Member ($20.00)

Enrolled for a minimum of 6 semester hours in a university program and not employed full time.
Intern school psychologists are not eligible for this category. 

Intern Member ($20.00)
Employed as an intern school psychologist during the membership year.
Eligible to vote in the OSPA elections. 

Full First Year Post Intern Member ($75.00)
Eligible to vote in OSPA elections
Eligible to hold office
Eligible to serve as committee chairperson
For student/intern members during their first year of professional employment following the completion of the state school psychology internship. 

Retired Member ($50.00)
A professional who, due to age, disability, or length of service, is no longer in full-time service as a school psychologist in a school system.
Eligible for Full Member services.

Affiliate Member ($50.00)
Professional possessing a bachelor's degree, or higher, and having a professional interest in the field of psychology.
Not eligible for other membership categories.
Past OSPA members residing and working out-of-state may apply in this category. 

Honorary Life Member
An honor bestowed by the OSPA Executive Board to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession.