SAMPLE LETTER TO DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS/SCHOOL BOARDS RE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY AWARENESS WEEK

Dear [DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS/SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER]:

I/we am/are writing to request that [NAME OF DISTRICT] recognize November 10–-14, 2014, as National School Psychology Awareness Week. Schools around the country will be participating in activities designed to engage students at all levels of development to meet challenges, build new skills, and become thriving members of a thriving school community. As you know, the [# of] school psychologists in our district provide a range of services related to students’ academic achievement and well-being. These include [SERVICES PROVIDED, SPECIAL and GENERAL ED]. We are committed to working with you and the rest of the staff to help all of our students thrive.

During School Psychology Awareness Week this year, we will be hosting a number of events and distributing materials to foster students’ strengths and positive behaviors, strengthen positive relationships between students and school staff, establish welcoming school environments, and reinforce gratitude, respect, and resilience in our school community. The theme of this year’s activities will be “Strive. Grow. Thrive!” with a focus on engaging students to promote personal achievement, growth, and resilience, as well as a sense of connectedness and well-being.

In our district…[, [DESCRIBE PROGRAMS, SERVICES OR CURRENT CHALLENGES].

Specific activities will include/focus on …[DESCRIBE ACTIVITIES PLANNED]

Attached are samples of the materials we will be distributing. [INCLUDE SAMPLES, COPY OF THE POSTER, ETC.] I/we also suggest that the district include resources related to children’s mental health on our website. The district’s webmaster can download no-cost articles and fact sheets for parents at no cost at www.nasponline.org/communications/spaw/2014/general-resources.aspxhttp://www.nasponline.org/communications/spaw/2014/general-resources.aspx. [OR PROVIDE DISTRICT SPECIFIC RESOURCES THAT YOU HAVE ADAPTED.]

As with all school-based professionals, we are most effective in our work through collaboration with others school staff and parents. School Psychology Awareness Week is part of an ongoing effort to improve collaboration and foster the common elements of a thriving school community in [DISTRICT] to help all children thrive.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if I/we can provide any further information. Thank you for your support of your staff and quality psychologist services.

Sincerely,

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