NAPSO

The National Alliance of Pupil Services Organizations (NAPSO) is a coalition of national professional organizations whose members provide and support a variety of school-based prevention and intervention services to assist students in becoming effective learners and productive citizens.

NAPSO organizations represent over a million members, including school counselors, school nurses, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers and school social workers; occupational therapists, physical therapists, art therapists, dance/movement therapists, and music therapists; speech-language pathologists and audiologists; teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

NAPSO promotes interdisciplinary practice and collaboration and advocates for ensuring access to quality pupil services for all students. NAPSO member organizations are bound together by our common vision to bring all students, in all states, the programs and professional support services they need to insure success in school.

The Mission of NAPSO is:

  • To provide and disseminate interdisciplinary positions on issues relevant to education.
  • To facilitate communication and collaboration among member organizations.
  • To provide professional input into regulations, studies and research pertaining to education.
  • To submit joint statements to federal agencies, and the United States Congress on relevant education issues.
  • To participate in public policy advocacy through the design and promotion of legislation.
  • To mobilize grassroots action to promote and support pupil services.

Pupil services include prevention, intervention, transition and follow-up services. Pupil services professionals provide direct services such as education, therapy, counseling, assessment, and diagnosis for all children and youth who are experiencing problems that interfere with learning. They also provide consultation, professional development, parent education, community linkage, and program administration. Additionally, pupil services personnel provide special education and related services that are required by law for students with disabilities.


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