Guidelines for Abstract Submission

The scientific program will include keynote lectures, symposia, paper presentations, posters, workshops, and round-table discussions, all of which will enable participants to share knowledge, professional experience and expertise, providing opportunities for all participants to enhance their competence and level of motivation within their daily professional lives.

The conference language will be in English. Abstracts must be submitted in English. The submission of abstracts will take place online from January 16, 2026, to March 22, 2026. The Scientific Committee will let first authors know by April 22, 2026 whether their proposal is accepted. Authors of abstract submissions may be offered the opportunity to present either oral or poster presentations. Each person can submit a maximum of two abstracts with themselves as the first author. The first author will also be considered the presenting author, unless otherwise noted. First authors are conference registrants who present the paper alone or with co-presenters/co-authors. Co-presenters are also required to be conference registrants. Completed registration of the presenting author and payment received by May 15, 2026 is required for the entry of a paper in the Conference Program and the Book of Abstracts.

During the submission process, you will be asked to indicate which of the following Abstract Topics is most closely related to the main focus of your proposed presentation.

IMPORTANT SUBMISSION DATES

  • Submissions Open: January 16, 2026
  • Submissions Close: March 22, 2026
  • Author Notification: April 22, 2026

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES

  • Early Registration Opens: January 22, 2026
  • Author Registration Deadline*: May 15, 2026
  • Early Registration Deadline (reduced fees): May 15, 2026

ABSTRACT TOPIC

During the submission process you will be asked to indicate which of the following Abstract Topics is most closely related to the main essence of your proposed presentation. The indication of the most relevant Abstract Topic will be used to group submissions thematically and to select reviewers with similar expertise.

 

Mental Health

  • Evidence-Based Mental Health: Prevention, Early Identification, and Intervention
  • Trauma, Crisis, and Resilience: Building Safe School Environments
  • Student Empowerment and Participation in Well-being Initiatives

 

Systems, Inclusion & Community

  • Inclusive Schools: Diversity, Equity, and Culturally Responsive Practices
  • The School Ecosystem: Teacher Well-being, Policy, and Organizational Climate
  • Collaboration: Connecting Families, Communities, and Professionals

 

The Profession & Innovation

  • Advancing the Profession: Identity, Training, and Ethics
  • Innovation in Practice: Technology and Translational Research
  • Emerging Challenges and Future Directions: Technology and IA in school psychology
  • Other topics relevant to school psychology

INFORMATION NEEDED ABOUT ALL ABSTRACTS

  • Title (less than 20 words).
  • Related Abstract Topic: The Abstract Topic to which your presentation is most closely related to.
  • Abstract or summary of the paper, workshop, roundtable, symposium, poster or research.
  • Author name(s), Affiliation(s), Contact Information (all authors will be notified regarding the submission of an abstract).
  • Author Roles: You will be asked to identify the role of each contributing author depending on the submission type. Please read the description on how to do this carefully during the submission process.
  • NOTE – Limit on multiple submissions: Each registered author can have up to two (2) submissions. This limit does not apply to non-presenting co-authors.
  • Presenter: Please note that the presenting author will be notified if the abstract is accepted. Please note that a completed registration of at least the presenting author at the Conference and payment received by May 15th, 2026, are required for the entry of an accepted paper in the Conference Program and the Book of Abstracts.
  • Discussant (Optional for Symposia).
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SUBMISSION FORMATS OF THE 47th ISPA CONFERENCE

Presentation Description Abstract Length
Symposia (90 minutes)
15 to 20 min. per presentation.
Allow time for discussion. 		3 or 4 oral presentations on a specific theme or issue.

Symposium Overview: The symposium convenor must submit the symposium details, a symposium overview abstract (summary of the overarching theme), and the timetable indicating the running order of the presentations.

Process: Following this submission, the system will automatically email the authors named in the symposium details a code. These authors should then submit their respective abstracts as per the instructions for oral presentations, using the code to link their submission to the symposium.

Individual Abstracts: Concise summary including a brief rationale, an outline of the methodology, key findings and implications.

Overview: 100 words

Each presenter’s abstract: 200 words

Papers (20 minutes)
15 min: Presentation.
05 min: discussion. 		Research, case study, or professional practice presentation. Concise summary including a brief rationale, an outline of the methodology, key findings, and implications. 200 words
Poster Presentations (90 minutes) Presentations in poster form. Posters may contain accounts of research projects, case studies, or innovations in professional practice. Posters will be presented for 90 min. Poster authors must be on site during this time frame.

Note on Student Posters: A “Student poster” session will be organized. During submission, you will be asked whether you want to participate in the student-poster session and the “best student-poster” award.

Maximum poster size (vertical display): 200 cm high, 100 cm wide.

200 words

Contains a concise summary including a brief rationale, an outline of the methodology, key findings and implications.

Workshops (90 minutes) Workshops help participants increase their knowledge and skills in a particular area of interest. Workshops should include both didactic and practical or experiential components. The abstract includes a brief summary of the topic, an outline of the skills and knowledge that will be covered, and the expected learning outcomes. 200 words
Round Table Discussions (90 minutes) One or two presenters lead a structured discussion on a specific theme or issue. Meetings of ISPA Committees that are open to all conference attendees could be scheduled in this format.

One round table participant must be marked as the Activity Coordinator. Other presenters can be marked as Discussants. The abstract should contain a summary of the aims and objectives of the round table discussion and the expected outcomes.

200 words

STUDENT-POSTER SESSION

ISPA encourages students to become active in ISPA and present the results of their work to membership. A student poster session will be organized, and a student poster competition is launched.

Submission & Participation Rules:

  • Each student who wishes to participate must submit a 200-word abstract (see Submission formats).
  • Attendance is required: Please keep in mind that student attendance at the conference is mandatory to participate in this session.
  • Limit: Each student may only submit one poster.

Eligibility for the Award

To be eligible for the “Best Student Poster” award, poster presenters must be:

  1. Current students (graduate or doctoral) at the time of the abstract submission, OR
  2. Must have received their degree during the preceding academic year.

Evaluation Criteria

Posters will be evaluated based on:

  • The content of the poster.
  • The quality of the visual display of information.
  • The ability of the presenter to successfully present the subject matter during the session.

Award Ceremony

The award ceremony will take place during the closing day of the conference (attendance is strongly recommended).

ABSTRACT REVIEWS, CRITERIA, AND NOTIFICATION OF DECISION

Review Process

Abstract submissions will be subject to a structured scientific review procedure. Two independent reviewers will be assigned according to topic and keywords. Reviews for paper and poster presentations will be double-blind.

Evaluation Criteria

Abstracts will be evaluated according to:

  • Scientific quality.
  • Scientific relevance.
  • Practical relevance.
  • Consistency with the conference topics.

Recommendation: If English is not an author’s first language, we recommend that the abstract is checked by somebody fluent in English prior to submission.

Notification

Presenters and all co-authors will receive an email notification whether their proposal is accepted or not. Authors of unaccepted submissions for paper presentations may be offered the opportunity to present their work as a poster.

Publication Condition

All accepted proposals with at least one registered presenter with payment received no later than May 15th, 2026, will be featured in the Conference Program and published in the Book of Abstracts.