Who We Are

About Us
The Bangladesh School Psychology Society (BSPS) is a not-for-profit professional organization in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. It is an affiliated body of the Asia Pacific School Psychology Association (APSPA) and the International School Psychology Association (ISPA). It represents and supports the profession of School Psychologist by advancing effective practices to promote the highest standards of ethics, training, and professional practices in the provision of psychological services in the primary, secondary and tertiary level academic institutions that include schools, madrasahs, colleges, universities, or any other teaching-learning and training institutions in Bangladesh. The BSPS is committed to providing guidance on topics such as assessment, intervention, consultation & collaboration and many more. Since its inception in 2017 the members of the BSPS have helped shape and develop School Psychology as an academic and applied branch of Psychological Science in Bangladesh.

Aims and Activities of BSPS
The primary objective of the BSPS is to assist in the development of positive educational environment and sound educational practices for the total school program. The BSPS has helped cultivate a high standard of School Psychology in Bangladesh which is visible in both academic and professional settings. Its goal is to create awareness regarding the need for School Psychology training and services to teachers, students and parents or guardians. It also promotes cooperation with other organizations and professionals who are committed to help children in Bangladesh. The BSPS is also committed to

1. uphold the interests of School Psychology as a science and to advance the professional interests of School Psychologists.
2. serve learning needs ensuring psychological rights of children throughout the country.
3. promote education and mental health of learners through publication of research papers and other matters of academic and applied interest.
4. hold conferences, seminars, symposia, trainings, workshops and exhibitions from time to time.
5. issue certificate of qualification of practicing School Psychologists in Bangladesh.
6. do all such other activities as are considered conducive or incidental to the attainment of the objectives of the society.

Vision
“School Psychology for Quality Citizen” is the vision statement of the Bangladesh School Psychology Society (BSPS).
Mission
The BSPS is the platform that supports School Psychologist to raise their voices in promoting mental health of learners of all ages. The society supports teaching, training, research, practice and outreach programs so as to have a positive impact on educational systems to raise learners with academic, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, moral and social competencies.