School Psychology Forum: Research in Practice (SPF) was a refereed journal published electronically by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) from 2006–2019. SPF was an outlet for making high-level scholarship accessible and relevant to the practice of professional school psychology; a forum for hosting the scholarly treatment and scientific evaluation of clinical, legal, school, policy, practice, and professional issues; an opportunity for readers to contribute by making suggestions, discussing posted articles, and engaging in active leadership for the direction of our field; and an approach to extend information from scholars beyond the professional borders and national borders. 

Purpose and Goals

The purpose of SPF was to provide readers an interactive forum to access, discuss, and expand on critical, current issues related to children's learning and mental health with the explicit goal of supporting school-based practitioners' ability to improve outcomes for students, families, and schools. Both the focus of the content and the internet format allowed information from school psychology to reach out and inform the practice of school psychologists and all relevant professions from around the world.

Content and Focus

SPF had theme issues consisting of invited articles for specific theme issues and general issues consisting of unsolicited manuscripts. SPF published original research, program evaluations, literature reviews, and reviews of evidence-based practices. Case studies and scholarly treatment of policy and legal issues were also considered. All articles explicitly advanced the practice of school psychology with concrete and actionable recommendations.

General Information

Current Editor

Oliver W. Edwards
University of Central Florida
E-mail: [email protected]

Associate Editor

Editorial Review Board