The Institute of Educational and Developmental Psychology (IEDP) is the professional  organisation that supports psychologists concerned with the learning and wellbeing of young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Its members work primarily with children, young persons and their families, and in learning environments. Educational psychologists and psychologists who work in education are integral to the identification, assessment, and ongoing support of children and young people with special needs, working across the education, social services, and health sectors. Members are informed by a strong research base that includes training and experience in the core areas: human development, applied behaviour analysis, psychological assessment, psychological research, and counselling theory and practice. There are currently about 290 members and student subscribers from all around the country.

Mission

To represent, promote, and advance the contribution of educational and developmental psychologists to support the learning and wellbeing of individuals, whanau, communities, and society.

Goals

The IEDP:

• provides professional support and networking opportunities to members
• raises the profile of educational and developmental psychologists to highlight the contribution the profession can make to individuals, whānau, communities and society
• represents educational and developmental psychologists to the public, media, and government to promote the use of psychological knowledge to support equality and uphold the spirit and intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

IEDP Committee 

Chairperson: Nicole Mincher (email nmin.psych(at)gmail.com)
Secretary: Taylor Noble
Treasurer: Kerikori Ratcliffe
Committee members: Claire de la Haye-Stokes, Margaret McNally, Rochelle Watson, Katie Harrison, Hannah Welman, Joanna Vivash, and Georgia Moore
Student representatives: Rose McIlhone-Shepherd, Vicky Wislon, Karen Gilby

Learn more about the IEDP Committee roles
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How to join the IEDP

You need to be a full member or a student subscriber of the NZPsS to join the IEDP.  Membership of IEDP is free for both full members and student subscribers of the Society. Please note that NZPsS student subscribers can become Institute student subscribers only. To become a full member of an Institute you need to be a full member of NZPsS first.
NZPsS students: If you are an NZPsS student and enrolled in an educational programme we add you as IEDP student automatically – there is no need to complete another application form.

Click here for the online application

Webinars and resources

Internship Presentation: Taking the mystery out of internships

A panel workshop discussing what you need to be an intern. Please see here for the slides.

Psychologists WoF: CCP in an education context

A webinar with guest speaker Ann Connell from the NZ Psychologists Board followed by a panel discussion. Click here for the pdf of presentation slides. Watch the webinar here: https://vimeo.com/571984258/a331f543e6
Education Scope Competencies: Questions to prompt reflection on competencies and identify areas to focus on during self-reflection. Questions can lead to learning objectives and actions.

Assessing Writing: Ideas for Psychologists

A webinar presented by former IEDP chair Robyn Stead and Michele Blick (both registered educational psychologists). See the slides here and watch the webinar here: https://vimeo.com/527582894

Q-interactive Q&A Webinar

A webinar presented by Dr Melissa Stephens answering questions submitted by IEDP members about Q-interactive. Read the handouts or watch the webinar here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6350299076262246662.

What do young people want from digital support?

Associate Professor Kerry Gibson, former president of the NZPsS, presents relevant information for educational psychologists about digital support for young people with mental health concerns.
https://www.orygen.org.au/Education-Training/Resources-Training/Webinars/What-do-young-people-want-from-digital-support

Special Assessment Conditions

Please review the information contained in the below NZQA webpages about special assessment conditions, including specific information for specialist report writers.

https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/assessment-and-moderation-of-standards/managing-national-assessment-in-schools/special-assessment-conditions/

https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/assessment-and-moderation-of-standards/managing-national-assessment-in-schools/special-assessment-conditions/sac-information-for-registered-professionals/sacs-available/

If you have any specific questions about writing a report for special assessment conditions please email them to the following address to communicate directly with NZQA specialist staff sac(at)nzqa.govt.nz.

WISC-V

Webinar: https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/WISC-training-NZ
WISC-V Handout

WIAT-III

Webinar: https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/wiat-iii-nz-training-signup
Handout: WIAT-III

WISC-V and WIAT-III to diagnose learning disorders

Webinar: https://www.pearsonclinical.com.au/learning-disorders
Handout: WISC-V & WIAT-III to diagnose learning difficulties

When the brain doesn’t hear: Auditory processing disorder in children

A recording of a professional development webinar presented by Dr Bill Keith. Recording: https://youtu.be/Q0ipGsB4mSc
Handouts: NZ Guidelines on APD-Education, NZ Guidelines on APD-General, APD Checklist, ASD APD Poster, Schoolposter, TEAP,  Seminar slides, Bio

 

This bag is available for sale in the Gecco Shop here https://nzps.gecco.co.nz/shop/product/363 

NZPsS members: $30 plus postage nationwide

Non-members: $40 plus postage nationwide

 

Psychology Week

In 2022, the IEDP hosted a webinar entitled Unpacking Educational Psychology. Watch the webinar here: https://vimeo.com/713832276/3cc28f49cc

In 2021, the IEDP hosted a panel discussion on Anxiety Experienced by Children and Young People in the School Context. See the presentation and resources here: pdf file

In 2018, members of the IEDP shared their perspective on what children really need to know as they move from early childhood to primary school: https://www.totstoteens.co.nz/education-and-learning/helping-children-transition-from-ece-to-primary-school/ 

IEDP Newsletters

IEDP Student Newsletter April 2023
IEDP's November 2022 Newsletter
IEDP's June 2022 Newsletter
IEDP's December 2021 newsletter
IEDP's June 2021 newsletter
IEDP's December 2020 newsletter
IEDP's June 2020 newsletter
IEDP's December 2019 newsletter 
IEDP’s June 2019 newsletter
IEDP’s December 2018 newsletter
IEDP’s June 2018 newsletter
IEDP’s December 2017 newsletter

We welcome contributions from our membership. Please contact Kate Garland (editor) kategarland75(at)gmail.com.

The role of the Educational Psychologist

The ‘pithy statement’ was developed for the Psychology Workforce Group to explain the unique role of an educational psychologist.
This document explains in plain language what additional value fund holders and government departments can expect by investing in educational psychologists. Psychologists registered in the Educational Scope are able to provide diagnosis, specifically, when they are competent to do so and the situation merits it. Read more

IEDP Submission to the Ministry of Education for the Review of Tomorrow’s Schools March 2019

Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Education December 2017

Contact the membership administrator on membership(at)psychology.org.nz for more information.

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