Please download and complete this application if you would like to pay for your membership via check or purchase order.  You can submit your application via email to: mail@ospaonline.org or mail it to OSPA 1500 W. Third Ave. Ste 228  Columbus, OH 43212.

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As you are getting ready to renew, please take a moment to update your "Home/Mailing Info" to ensure you receive your membership materials and publications. 

 

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Full Member ($120.00)

Eligible to vote in OSPA elections
Eligible to hold office
Eligible to serve as committee chairperson

Student Member ($35.00)

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 ($35.00)

Employed as an intern school psychologist during the membership year.
Eligible to vote in the OSPA elections.

First Year Post Internship (Free)

First year employed post-internship
Eligible to vote in OSPA elections
Eligible to hold office
Eligible to serve as committee chairperson
Automatically enrolled after intern membership year

Early Career Member ($75.00)

First five years employed post-internship
Eligible to vote in OSPA elections
Eligible to hold office
Eligible to serve as committee chairperson

Retired Member ($65.00)

A professional who, due to age, disability, or length of service, is no longer in service as a school psychologist.
Eligible for Full Member services.

Unemployed Member ($65.00)

Unemployed but otherwise eligible for Full Member status.

Affiliate Member ($65.00)

Professional possessing a bachelor's degree, or higher, and having a professional interest in the field of psychology.
Not eligible for other membership categories.

Honorary Life Member

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

Eligibility for membership in all categories requires recommendations of the Membership Committee and approval by the Executive Board.

Free and reduced pricing for ISP and LSP CE tracking

Reduced registration fees at conferences and workshops

Free and reduced-price continuing education webinars

Needs-based stipend to attend OSPA conferences

Access to Mentorship Program

Annual free book study

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

Personal access to the OSPAOnline Members Only webpages with current legislative information, the OSPA Job Forum, OSPA directories, and much more

Access to the OSPA Listserv, an online community of more than 500 Ohio school psychologists

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