Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2020, as "National School Psychology Week".

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1218 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2020, as ‘‘National School Psychology Week’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Mr. LOEBSACK (for himself and Mrs. DINGELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2020, as ‘‘National School Psychology Week’’. Whereas all children and youth learn best when they are healthy, supported, and receive an education that meets their individual needs; Whereas schools can more effectively ensure that all students are ready and able to learn if schools meet all the needs of each student; Whereas learning and development are directly linked to the mental health of children, and a supportive learning envi- ronment is an optimal place to promote mental health; Whereas sound psychological principles are critical to proper instruction and learning, social and emotional develop- VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1218.IH HR1218 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1218 IH ment, prevention and early intervention, and support for a culturally diverse student population; Whereas school psychologists are specially trained to deliver mental health services and academic support that lower barriers to learning and allow teachers to teach more ef- fectively; Whereas school psychologists facilitate collaboration that helps parents and educators to identify and reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, create safe schools, and access community resources; Whereas school psychologists are trained to assess barriers to learning, utilize data-based decisionmaking, implement research-driven prevention and intervention strategies, evaluate outcomes, and improve accountability; Whereas State educational agencies and other State entities credential more than 35,000 school psychologists who practice in schools in the United States as key profes- sionals that promote the learning and mental health of all children; Whereas the National Association of School Psychologists es- tablishes and maintains high standards for training, practice, and school psychologist credentialing, in collabo- ration with organizations such as the American Psycho- logical Association, that promote effective and ethical services by school psychologists to children, families, and schools; Whereas the National Association of School Psychologists has a Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psy- chological Services that promotes standards for the con- sistent delivery of school psychological services to all stu- dents in need; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1218.IH HR1218 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 1218 IH Whereas the people of the United States should recognize the vital role school psychologists play in the personal and academic development of the Nation’s children; and Whereas the week beginning on November 9, 2020, would be an appropriate week to designate as National School Psy- chology Week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of National School 2 Psychology Week; 3 (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of 4 school psychologists to the success of students in 5 schools across the United States; and 6 (3) encourages the people of the United States 7 to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and 8 activities that promote awareness of the vital role 9 school psychologists play in schools, in the commu- 10 nity, and in helping students develop into successful 11 and productive members of society. 12 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:12 Nov 13, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1218.IH HR1218 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS