The Kansas School Psychologist of the Year award is intended to identify and recognize a KASP member in good standing who is an outstanding practicing school psychologist.  The award winner is one who:

• is a dues-paid member the year they are nominated
• spends the majority (80% of their time) providing direct services to students, teachers and parents in school settings (administrators, researchers, or trainers are not eligible).
• performs their job in an exemplary manner
• is well respected by those with whom and for whom they work
• demonstrates ethical and professional behavior
• is a child-focused problem solver
• is a KASP member in good standing during the year the award is given

The recipient of the Kansas School Psychologist of the Year is submitted as a nominee for the NASP School Psychologist of the Year Award.