A D V O C A C Y

2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, NE 68508

Karen Haase, J.D. Special Education LawyerKaren Haase is a principal in the law firm of KSB School Law, where shefocuses her practice exclusively on representing public school districts andrelated entities. Prior to attending law school, Karen taught at both the highschool and post-secondary level.

Kari Oyen, Ph.D, NCSP

Jennifer Cooper, Ph.D, NCSP

Dr. Oyen is an Assistant Professor of School Psychology for the University ofSouth Dakota. Dr. Oyen is the Co-Chair of the NASP Government ProfessionalRelations Committee. She is looked to as a national advocate for the role ofrural school psychologists.

Jennifer Cooper will be joining the faculty of the School Psychology programat UMass Amherst in fall 2019. She previously served as an AssistantProfessor and Co-Program Director of the School Psychology program at National Louis University in Chicago, IL. Her primary research and teaching interests focus on meeting the social-emotional needs of youth in schools, evidence-based mental health and behavior practices in schools, and training issues related to advocacy/social justice in school psychology.

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S C H E D U L E

1. Kari Oyen: Promoting Your Role & Enhancing YourValue With Decision-Makers2. Colby Coash & Katie Bevins: NE Legislative Advocacy 3. Brian McKevitt: Advocacy for Effective MTSS Practices

REGISTRATIONNSPA Member Registration Non-NSPA Member Registration NSPA Student Member Registration

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Registration/Check In/Poster PresentationOpeningKaren Haase, J.D. Special Education LawyerHot topics in special education law

Awards Luncheon/General MeetingKari Oyen, Ph.D., NCSP Advancing the Value of Your Role and Best Practices for Children:  Ignite Your Inner Advocate!

Breakout #1Breakout #2Closing Social Hour @ The Mill [connected to NIC]

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Yoga @ NICRegistration/Check In/Poster PresentationOpeningJennifer Cooper, Ph.D., NCSPAddressing Anxiety Among Youth in Schools - Cognitive Behavioral Approaches

Lunch and Project Everlast Youth PanelProject Everlast is youth led and works to actively remove barriers that keep youth in fostercare from achieving permanence, educational achievement, employment, housing, physical andmental health, personal and community engagement, and economic success.

Jennifer Cooper, Ph.D., NCSPRole of School Psychologists in Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools

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S C H E D U L E

NIC, LODGING, ETC

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Given to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership, integrity, and service to theprofession of School Psychology. Given to a current member of the Nebraska School Psychology Association who demonstratesor has demonstrated contributions to the profession that are of exemplary status. Given to a current member of the Nebraska School Psychology Association who has beeninstrumental in establishing and strengthening School Psychology in Nebraska and/or who hasmade a significant contribution to building NSPA. This award is given to those individuals outside the profession of School Psychology whoseefforts and activities have made a substantial contribution to the lives of children.

N O M I N A T E

2021 TransformationDr, Lincoln NE 68508

The MillNext Door to NIC

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