Texas Association of School Psychologists

The Texas Association of School Psychologists (TASP) is a state affiliate of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). TASP was formed in 1993, becoming the 49th state to have a separate organization for school psychologists.The purposes of TASP as set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws are:

• To advance school psychology as both a science and a profession with the ultimate goal of providing and promoting learning, emotional and social development, and mental health of all children in Texas.
• To stimulate and advance quality education for all children through the integration of theory into practice.
• To encourage and provide opportunities for the professional growth of school psychologists and related professions.
• To inform the public and professional organizations about the services and practice of psychology in the schools.
• To promote and advance interests and concerns of the membership through a statewide organization.
• To advance the standards of the profession of school psychology.