We traveled to Malta to take part in the 31st International School Psychology Association Conference (ISPA). We embarked upon this journey not only to represent the association, but also to enhance our knowledge of diversity in international school psychology. The ISPA Central Office is located at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and was brought to the school by Dr. Bob Clark, Executive Secretary of ISPA.
This evening, we attended the opening ceremony in which delegates from over forty countries of the world were welcomed and recognized. In addition to explaining the importance of diversity to the theme of this year’s conference, Dr. Paul Bartolo, the chairman of the local organizing committee, touched upon the challenges of practicing school psychology in Malta. One of the challenges Dr. Bartolo mentioned was necessitating inclusion in Malta’s school system. We look forward to learning about the experience of school psychologists from around the globe.
For more information about ISPA and the conference, please visit
http://www.ispaweb.org/Kindly enjoy the pictures below,
Ashley, Caryn, Lauren, & Mandi
The Island of Gozo, one of the Maltese islands
Outside of the Dolmen Hotel in Malta
Pictured from left to right: Ashley Wilson, Lauren Frey, Dr. Bob Clark, Caryn Paolini, Mandi Croft
Pictured from left to right: Ashley Wilson, Lauren Frey, Dr. Bob Clark, Caryn Paolini, Mandi Croft
The Blue Lagoon at the Island of Comino