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TO: Members, Indiana Professional Standards Board

FROM: Bonnie Huxford, Chair

SUBJECT: External Committee for School Psychologists Annual Report 1998-99

DATE: June 16, 1999

The second annual report for the Indiana Association of School Psychologists (IASP) External Standing Committee to the Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) is attached to this action memorandum. The external committee was originally approved on June 19, 1997, by the IPSB to develop the rules and process for issuing endorsements for independent practice to school psychologists. Public Law 153 (1996) mandated that the IPSB issue the independent practice endorsement. The creation of the external committee provided for a collaborative arrangement to implement the endorsement process.

Charge: The IASP External Standing Committee charge is to recommend to the Indiana Professional Standards Board proposed rules, rule changes, and proposed mechanisms to implement these rules as related to regulating the practice of school psychology in the private sector.

Committee Recommendation:

The committee recommends the Board approve the continuance of the Indiana Association of School Psychologists External Standing Committee for the 1999-2000 academic year to further develop and implement the mechanism for the School Psychologists Endorsement for Independent Practice.

Professional Standards Board:

TO:	Indiana Professional Standards Board
FROM:	Indiana Association of School Psychologist (IASP) External Committee
DATE:	June 16, 1999
RE:	1998-1999 Annual Report

This is the second annual report for the Indiana Association of School Psychologists (IASP) External Standing Committee to the Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB). The formation of the external committee was approved originally on June 19, 1997.

Membership:

Judith Atherton, School Administrator, Anderson Community Schools
Ronald Branca, School Psychologist, Indianapolis Public Schools
Rick Crosslin, Teacher, Danville
Steve Davis, Indiana Department of Education, Indianapolis
Graydon Estabrook, School Psychologist, Bloomington
Bonnie Huxford, School Psychologist, Middletown
Kathy Snyder, School Psychologist, Indianapolis Public Schools
Nancy Waldron, Professor, Indiana University, Bloomington
Judith Wortham, School Psychologist, Madison
John Baker, Indiana Professional Standards Board staff representative, Indianapolis

Charge: The IASP External Committee charge is to recommend to the Indiana Professional Standards Board proposed rules, rule changes, and proposed mechanisms to implement these rules as related to regulating the practice of school psychology in the private sector.

Progress Made:

1. Endorsement for independent practice certificates have been issued to 257 school psychologists who have met the grandparenting requirements. These individuals have also received a copy of the law, a copy of the renewal requirements, a copy of the ethical standards, and an explanation of the school psychologist's responsibilities and limitations.

2. A three year renewal and a 75 hour continuing education requirement to maintain the endorsement for independent practice was established.

3. The ethical guidelines as suggested by the National Association of School Psychologists have been adopted by the Committee for those school psychologists who have received the Endorsement for Independent Practice.

4. A contractual agreement with IASP to provide the necessary services for implementing Public Law 153 was approved.

5. Application forms for school psychologists wishing to obtain the endorsement through the preceptorship have been developed and approved.

Future Goals:

1. To recommend to the IPSB guidelines to be used by the Committee for addressing ethical complaints related to the Endorsement for Independent Practice.

2. To make recommendations to the IPSB regarding forms to be used by the Committee to verify qualifications of supervisors for those school psychologists seeking an Endorsement for Independent Practice.

3. To establish and maintain contact with licensing agencies, i.e. Health Professions Bureau, Professional Licensing Agency, and institution licensing advisors, providing information about the Endorsement for Independent Practice.

4. To take final action on grandparenting applications that continue to have missing information.

5. To recommend to the IPSB procedures for school psychologists to follow in seeking the Endorsement for Independent Practice.

TO:	Members, Indiana Professional Standards Board
FROM:	Bonnie Huxford, Chair
SUBJECT:	External Committee for School Psychologists Annual Report 1998-99
DATE:	June 16, 1999

1.	Endorsement for independent practice certificates have been issued to 257 school psychologists who have met the grandparenting requirements. These individuals have also received a copy of the law, a copy of the renewal requirements, a copy of the ethical standards, and an explanation of the school psychologist's responsibilities and limitations.
2.	A three year renewal and a 75 hour continuing education requirement to maintain the endorsement for independent practice was established.
3.	The ethical guidelines as suggested by the National Association of School Psychologists have been adopted by the Committee for those school psychologists who have received the Endorsement for Independent Practice.
4.	A contractual agreement with IASP to provide the necessary services for implementing Public Law 153 was approved.
5.	Application forms for school psychologists wishing to obtain the endorsement through the preceptorship have been developed and approved.

1.	To recommend to the IPSB guidelines to be used by the Committee for addressing ethical complaints related to the Endorsement for Independent Practice.
2.	To make recommendations to the IPSB regarding forms to be used by the Committee to verify qualifications of supervisors for those school psychologists seeking an Endorsement for Independent Practice.
3.	To establish and maintain contact with licensing agencies, i.e. Health Professions Bureau, Professional Licensing Agency, and institution licensing advisors, providing information about the Endorsement for Independent Practice.
4.	To take final action on grandparenting applications that continue to have missing information.
5.	To recommend to the IPSB procedures for school psychologists to follow in seeking the Endorsement for Independent Practice.