CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
TOPSS 2008 Elections
The mission of the APA 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. 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
2008, the following three elected positions are looking to be filled:
- Chair - Elect
- Member-at-Large (2)
Please click here for position descriptions.
The Chair position is a three-year position and the others are two-year positions. 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 June 1, 2008.
Nominees for the 2008 TOPSS Election are asked to submit the following materials/documents:
Please send nominations and materials to:
Emily Leary
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.
