Mentorship Program

Empowering School Psychologists Through Support and Guidance

Goal of the Mentorship Program:

Provide school psychologists with guidance and support to navigate their career path successfully.

If you are interested in being a mentor or if you would like a mentor, please complete the appropriate matching form:

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Mission and Vision

-Provide personalized mentorship to School Psychologists.

-Build a community of professionals dedicated to the growth of
school psychologists.

-Foster professional growth.

-Equip mentees with tools for professional development and success.

Reality: The Challenges We Face

-There is an increasing demand for School Psychologists, but limited guidance on career
navigation.

-Balancing work/study, adapting to real-word practices, and navigating common
challenges such as imposter syndrome.

-Identifying areas where professional development is needed based on career setting and

goals. The skill-set needed is determined by work environment and professional
interests.

Options: Opportunities

-Mentor Matching: Get matched with a mentor with experience that aligns with your
professional needs and goals.

-Assistance with job search, resume/CV preparation, and interview skills.

-Networking: build connections with experienced professionals in the field.

-Resources Provided: A toolkit of articles, goal-setting worksheets, and mental health
resources available.

Way Forward: Charting Your Path Forward

-Get Matched With a Mentor: Complete the matching form to get paired with a mentor.

-Set Your Professional and Career Goals: With the guidance of your mentor, outline the
steps necessary to achieve your professional goals.

-Continuous Support: Resources for ongoing development, even after formal
mentoring ends.

Receive Certified Professional Development (CPD)

In order to receive CPD credit for participation in the program, the mentor and
mentee must:

Document each mentorship session including meeting date, activity, start time, end time, and total time using the Illinois School psychologists Association Mentorship Log. The log must be signed by the mentor and mentee and uploaded to ISPA’s website.

Please scan all mentorship logs when you have accumulated 5 or 10 hours, and upload them below:

ISPA Mentorship Logs Verification

-Participants can earn:

-10 hours per academic year

-20 hours per NCSP renewal cycle (every 3 years)

-Participants are responsible for keeping track of their hours.

Once the logs have been submitted a link containing the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Program Evaluation will be sent to the mentor and mentee. This form must be completed to receive CPD credits.

-Minimum of 5 hours must be completed for an Evidence of Completion (EOC) form to be
issued for PD credits.

-5 hour and 10 hour EOC forms will be available.

-Submission Deadlines:

-Fall: December 1st- EOC processed by December 30th.

-Spring- June 1st- EOC processed by June 30th.