Official Journal of the Trainers of School Psychologists
SPTP is seeking articles or special issue themes that address teaching strategies and programming with an emphasis on lessons DEIJA pedagogy, online and tech-focused approaches, and other pedagogical topics. More information can be found under Work with Us: Author Guidelines.
SPTP is excited to announce a call for abstracts for a upcoming special issue of School Psychology Training and Pedagogy (SPTP) titled, "Cultivating Competence: Training School Psychologists to Serve Rural Communities." This special issue will be guest edited by Drs. Amy K. McDiarmid, Amanda Hardin & Beth Doll.
Please find a description of the call here. If interested in being considered for a full submission, please send a brief abstract of no more than 300 words by June 2, 2025 to the co-editors Amy K. McDiarmid (amy.mcdiarmid@du.edu) and Amanda Hardin (amanda-hardin@utc.edu).
Invitations for full-length manuscripts will be sent out by June 16, 2025. All inquiries should be directed to the Guest Editors.
2024 Reviewer of the Year
Kathleen Aspiranti, PhD., University of Kentucky
SPTP recognizes the value of our Editorial Board to the stated mission of our journal and the advancement of the field. This award is given to an Editorial Board member who we believe has contributed to the growth and forward momentum of the journal through the quality, timeliness, and quantity of their reviews.
Crothers, L. M., Steeves, T., Schreiber, J. B., Kolbert, J. B., Schmitt, A. J., Hughes, T. L., Klass, A., Cowley, J., Perfetto, K., Vafiadis, A. M., Drischler, B., & Paulson, K. (2025). Salary inequities among school psychology trainers: An updated look in consideration of the preparation of new professionals. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41(2), 1-10.
Erion, J., Ferraro, M., & Snyder, E. (2025). Candidate outcome for a limited residence school psychology program. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41(2), 11-21.
Brown, T. J., Batalla, D., Zupkus, E. C., & Sanders, B. (2025). Preservice school psychologists as direct service providers to at-risk undergraduates. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41(2), 22-29.
Hall, J. D., Medley, M. B., Johnson, K. N., & Wilkinson, W. W. (2025). Content validity for a school psychology measure of NASP competencies. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41 (2), 30-41.
Scheel, N. L., Ginns, D. S., & Castillo, J. M. (2025). Training observers in class-wide behavior data collection using behavior skills training and videos. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41 (2), 42-53.
Clinkscales, A., Williams, B. J., Sessum, J., & Poole, L. (2025). Reflections from racially minoritized graduates regarding the benefits of racially diverse cohorts in school psychology programs. School Psychology Training and Pedagogy, 41 (2), 54-63.
This month, as we honor National Native American Heritage Month, we spotlight an article that challenges the ongoing influence of colonialism in education and propose an Indigenous-centered framework that empowers school psychology programs to support Indigenous students through transformative learning, survivance, transformational resistance, and giving back to Indigenous communities.
Download the FREE article here.