Types of memberships

Regular Member

A Regular Member meets one or more of the following criteria

1. holds a credential in school psychology from the State Board of Education and/or the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology, 

2. is providing psychological services to the schools as defined by the State Board of Education, 

3. is directly involved in the academic preparation of school psychologists in an accredited training program for the preparation of school psychologists,

4. has administrative responsibilities directly and specifically related to the utilization of psychological services in the schools. 

Verification of professional status may be requested in one or more of the following forms 

1. A photocopy of the state certificate or license; 

2. A letter from the superintendent, Director, or Supervisor; TASP Constitution and Policy Manual Page 12 

3. A letter from the dean or department head. 

A Regular Member may be elected or appointed to serve in any position of the TASP governance structure

Sustaining Membership is granted to those regular members who contribute fixed amounts in excess of regular dues in order to provide special support for the Association. The amount of excess contribution shall be $5.00 or more. 

Student Member

A Student Member is one who is actively engaged one-half time or more (minimum 6 semester hrs. or its equivalent per semester) in a program leading to an initial credential as a school psychologist or to an advanced degree in school psychology. The student member status includes persons in a school psychology internship; but it does not include students who are pursuing studies while employed full time in school psychological work. The status may be granted for no more than 5 years, and requires annual verification of the student's status by the student's academic advisor. Student members are not eligible to serve as an officer of TASP, but may serve as regional representatives or in other governance positions. 

Retired Member

A Retired Member is one who has retired from remunerative school psychological work on a full-time basis. Dues for retired members shall be 50% of those for regular membership. Retired members are eligible to serve in any governance structure position.  

Honorary Life Member

Honorary Life Membership is granted only with the approval of the executive board upon recommendation and documentation of the person's outstanding contributions to the field of school psychology. The recipient need not be a member of TASP nor engaged in the practice of school psychology. This category of membership shall be dues free. Honorary Life Members are eligible to serve in any governance structure position only if they qualify for regular membership.