News & Updates

The Colorado Society of School Psychologists is holding the Evergreen High School community in our hearts after yesterday’s heartbreaking tragedy. We grieve with students, families, educators, and all those impacted.

One of our own CSSP board members was present at Evergreen High School and is safe. We are grateful — and at the same time, we mourn alongside all who are hurting.

We also want to make sure support is accessible for everyone in this difficult time. Please share these resources widely:

For Youth & Families
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org) – Call, text, or chat 988 anytime.
I Matter Colorado (https://imattercolorado.org) – Up to 6 free counseling sessions for youth 18 and under.
Safe2Tell (https://safe2tell.org) – Anonymous reporting of threats or safety concerns.
Colorado Crisis Services (https://coloradocrisisservices.org) – Call 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255, available 24/7.

For Educators & School Staff
Colorado Educator Support Program (https://coloradoeducatorsupportcoalition.org/) – Free, confidential counseling designed specifically for educators, school mental health providers, and staff.

Professional Guidance
NASP: Responding to a Mass Casualty Event at a School (https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/systems-level-prevention/responding-to-a-mass-casualty-event-at-a-school)
NASP: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators (https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/violence-prevention-and-safety/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-families-and-educators)
ASCA: Helping Students After a School Tragedy (https://schoolcounselor.org/Publications-Research/Publications/Free-ASCA-Resources/Helping-Students-After-a-School-Tragedy)
SAMHSA: Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events (https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma12-4732.pdf)
NCTSN: Resources for Community Violence (https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/community-violence)

✨ To our colleagues and community: please remember it is normal to feel a wide range of emotions in the wake of such violence. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength — for students, families, and for us as adults and educators.

Together, we stand with Evergreen. Together, we heal.

Thanks to all of you who attended the 2025 CSSP Fall Conference:
Freedom and the Right to Thrive!!!

We had perfect weather and a record number of attendees who attended professional development sessions on a range of topics. The annual fish bowl raffle was a blast and raised several thousand dollars for student scholarships and early career mini-grants. A special thanks to our invited speakers, including Caroline Buzanko, Claudine Miles, Keygan Miller, Jessica Sprick, and our keynote speaker, Tania Chairez.

Stay tuned for dates and info about next year's conference!

in an attempt to end the shortage of school psychologists in Colorado, CSSP now is partnering with CDE to post open school psychologist positions.
Current openings can be found here: School-Based Mental Health Open Positions