CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
TOPSS 2009 Elections
The mission of the APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) is to promote the scientific nature of introductory and advanced high school psychology; to meet curricular needs of secondary school teachers; and to 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. In 2009, the following three elected positions will be filled:
- Chair-Elect
- Member-at-Large
- Membership Coordinator
Please click here for position descriptions.
The Chair position is a three-year position and the others are two-year positions. Please consider nominating a colleague who would make a positive impact. Self-nominations are also welcomed.
Descriptions of officer responsibilities and sample platform statements are available on the TOPSS website. The TOPSS Committee meets twice a year in spring and fall in Washington, DC. The APA covers travel and accommodation expenses. 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.
Nominees for the 2009 TOPSS Election are asked to submit the following materials/documents:
Nominations are due by June 1, 2009.
Please send nominations and materials to Jewel Beamon, APA Education Directorate, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Electronic submissions will be accepted. Please send electronic files of nomination materials to Jewel Beamon.
