This special issue presents the work of Canadian graduate students on theoryr, research, and practice of school psychology. A “Call for Papers” resulted in a number of submissions that reflect current views and endeavors in the application of psychology in schools and education. While these submissions include a wide range of topics, they also provide a collective focus on salient professional issues and contemporary practices of school psychology.
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