The New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Chapter E, has named Lara Lang the School Psychologist of the Year. Lang is the school psychologist at Elden Elementary School in Baldwinsville.

The award recognizes excellence in the provision of school psychological services and is presented by local chapters of NYASP to individuals who spend the majority of their time (75 percent) providing direct services to children and their families. Chapter E includes school districts in the counties of Onondaga, Oneida, Cortland, Oswego, Madison and Cayuga. The chapter will honor Lang at a reception on Oct. 27.

Lang is also a nominee for the NYASP Frank Plumeau School Practitioner of the Year Award.