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WE NEED YOUR HELP

The MASP research project currently underway aims to accurately report on the ratios of students to school psychologists across the province. All divisions in Manitoba (including MFNERC) have been contacted. We have heard back from 22 divisions, which is incredible! … Continue reading

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Call for Submissions: 2024 MASP PsynPost Newsletter

Call for submissions for the 2024 MASP PsynPost Newsletter! Please see the previous MASP newsletters posted on the website for content ideas including: Research summaries Book/test reviews Short update about things that are happening in your school division that would be … Continue reading

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SCHOOL PSYCH SURVEY FOR CHANCE TO WIN $200 GIFT CARD

We are looking for any provisionally or permanently certified school psychologist currently working in a direct service role in Manitoba to complete a survey. This questionnaire is part of a larger project where we are collecting information about school psychologist-to-student … Continue reading

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MASP Supports Youth Impacted by Violence and Conflict Around the World

As communicated across news platforms, there is violence throughout various parts in the world, most notably, the conflicts with Ukraine and Russia, and recently, Israel and Palestine.  These conflicts impact people all over the world, including in our own province … Continue reading

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Call for Nominations – MASP Award of Excellence 2024

MASP would like to honour an individual that displays an outstanding contribution to the practice of psychology in the schools and/or innovation resulting in a positive change in the lives of children and adolescents. This is your call to think … Continue reading

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Registration now open: MTS PD DAY 2023- Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Students

On MTS PD Day, October 20th, 2023, MASP will be hosting a full-day (9:00 to 3:30 PM) in person Professional Development presentation focused on Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Students. Dr. Kerri Tomy, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, will be … Continue reading

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Regulation for School Psychologists and Upcoming Election – Update

The Green, Liberal, PC and NDP parties were all emailed asking if they support professional regulation for school psychologists, under the Psychologist Regulation Act, with two attachments addressing why this is a concern and what the solution is.  The Green … Continue reading

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Save the Date- MTS Professional Development Day, October 20, 2023

On October 20th, 2023, MASP will be hosting a full day of Professional Development presentations at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg. The morning session (9-11:30 a.m.) will be facilitated by Dr. Kerri Tomy, Child and … Continue reading

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Regulation for School Psychologists and Upcoming Election

Since the 1990s, the MASP board has been in discussions and consultations with relevant government bodies and organizations (e.g., the Psychological Association of Manitoba, Manitoba Association of School Superintendents, Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning, and Ministry of Health) to advocate for school psychologists to … Continue reading

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Manitoba School Psychologist to Student Ratio Project Updates

MASP would like to thank all who applied for the Manitoba School Psychologist to Student Ratio Researcher position. We would like to welcome Jacquelyn Klassen to the position as the successful applicant. Would you like to volunteer on the Research … Continue reading

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