TOPSS Elected Positions and Descriptions:

The following are descriptions of the three elected positions, for which nominations are being solicited, on the APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) Committee. Nominations for vacant positions are solicited during the Spring. Ballots are mailed to TOPSS members in the Fall. Each term of office begins in January and continues for the succeeding 24 months, except where stated.

Chair–Elect: serves a one-year term as Member of the TOPSS Committee, and serves respectively as Chair and Past Chair in the subsequent two years. Elections for this position will occur every year.

1. Serves as a Committee liaison as designated by the Steering Committee.
2. Is responsible for annual year–end coordination of revisions of all Committee job descriptions.

1. Will assist in recruiting contributors for articles, reviews, and other resources for the Psychology Teacher Network quarterly publication.
2. Will assist in election process as an acting Steering Committee member if the Past Chair is running for an elected position of TOPSS.

1. Builds partnerships with college and high school teachers.
2. Serves as a liaison between the regional coordinators and TOPSS Committee.
3. Reviews annual reports of regional coordinators.
4. Oversees the application process with candidates for regional coordinator positions.