Advocacy Program Area

Workgroups in the Advocacy program area are responsible for promoting legislation, policies and professional practices that provide for and support children and families:

The Legislative Committee supports and promotes local, state and federal legislation that affects healthcare and mental health services for children and youth. The committee works closely with CSSP’s lobbyist to monitor and respond to pertinent legislation.

The Health Care Coordinator focuses on the current status of health care initiatives, relevant legislation and funding issues, and state-level issues. The Health Care Coordinator facilitates the work of an adhoc committee established to monitor how the expansion of Medicaid in the schools and managed care affect the practice of school psychology.

The CSSP State-wide Crisis Response Team provides comprehensive, school-based prevention, intervention and postvention crisis resources and services to educators throughout the state. Upon request, the CSSP CRT can provide direct crisis response, consultation, professional development, and resource development/distribution. The team is also available to assist schools and communities in developing and promoting safe school policies and practices.

The Collaborative Relations Committee facilitates communication between CSSP and others for the purpose of sharing common issues, interests or concerns.