2012 TOPSS Call For Nominations
APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools
The mission of the APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) is to:
Promote introductory and advanced high school psychology;
Meet curricular needs of secondary school teachers; and
Provide opportunities for high school students to be recognized and rewarded for their academic excellence.
If you would like to become more involved in TOPSS, and are interested in gaining leadership experience and positively impacting the teaching of high school psychology, we encourage you to consider serving on the TOPSS Committee. TOPSS is especially interested in encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds (including diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, ability/disability, sexual orientation, age and religion) to consider running for TOPSS Office.
In 2012, the following two elected positions will be filled:
One (1) Chair-Elect (three-year term)
Two (2) Members-at-Large (two-year term)
The TOPSS Committee meets twice a year in spring and fall in Washington, DC. The APA covers travel and accommodation expenses. Please consider nominating a colleague who you feel would make a positive impact. Self-nominations are also welcomed.
Nominations are due by July 1, 2012.
Nomination Materials
Nominees for the 2012 TOPSS Election are asked to submit the following materials/documents:
Vita or resume
Platform statement (view winning platform examples, PDF, 19KB)
Platform statements must include three sections (Education and Professional Experience, Professional Activities and Honors, and a platform statement).
Please send nominations and materials to:
Emily Leary Chesnes
APA Education Directorate
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Electronic submissions will be accepted. Please send electronic files of nomination materials to Emily Leary Chesnes.
