Public Policy & Advocacy

MASP advocates for the following four ethical principles in the practice of school psychology; respecting the dignity & rights of all persons, honesty & integrity in professional relationships, professional competency, and responsibility to schools, families, and communities. MASP is dedicated to protecting the rights of students by advocating for ethical educational programs informed by research and data-driven practices. The following resources are tools and guidance documents for Montana school psychologists to aid in their advocacy work.

Position Statements & Calls for Action

Learn more about MASP positions on education topics and ways to get involved

Addressing Shortages

Find resources to address school psychologist shortages in Montana

Montana State Legislature

Learn more about ways to stay on top of legislative sessions and education bill tracking

Advocacy Resources

Find more ways to get involved to advocate for the profession of school psychology and support students in schools