Roots & Rise 2026 : Summer Fundraiser
Roots & Rise 2026 : Summer Fundraiser
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Roots & Rise 2026 Summer Fundraiser
Roots & Rise 2026 kicked off this summer with the Palm Beach Association of School Psychologists' inaugural Community Convention and Celebration on June 3rd in downtown West Palm Beach.
This summer, we're raising funds to purchase Wonderbooks for Rohi's Readery, and inviting you to support the vital work of our other featured nonprofits, The Guatemalan-Maya Center and Children's Services Fund, Inc. , who also serve children in Palm Beach County.
Explore their stories and consider making a donation to help expand access to these resources.
Past Event
Roots & Rise 2026 :
Community Convention and Summer Celebration Fundraiser
The Palm Beach Association of School Psychologists hosted its inaugural Community Convention, Fundraiser, and Celebration on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 9:30am–3pm. Registration was free to join a day of learning, connection, and advocacy in Downtown West Palm Beach. Donations were welcomed, as the event served as a fundraiser for nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County that serve at the highest standard.
School psychologists earned professional development hours toward NASP CPDs and DOH Licensing CEs. The convention also featured a nonprofit exhibit and a showcase of local Palm Beach County businesses focused on wellbeing and health.
The day's keynote, delivered by Dr. Austin Cole on legislative advocacy, led into a townhall-style discussion where attendees collectively surfaced the local issues and themes most in need of change, shaping proposals to bring to local and state leaders.
Keynote SpeakerDr. Austin Cole
Austin R. Cole, Ph.D., NCSP is a school psychologist, researcher, and association leader whose work focuses on school mental health, motivation, and educational equity. A postdoctoral fellow with the USF School Mental Health Collaborative Center and Chair of the Public Policy and Professional Relations committee of the Florida Association of School Psychologists, Dr. Cole is a passionate advocate for Florida's students and the school psychology profession. He believes that when school psychologists find their collective voice, they change outcomes for children.