Uncovering critical research agendas for school psychology: Conceptual dimensions and future directions

In this article, we consider research agendas that make sense not only for moving the profession forward by yielding unique contributions in the mille nnium, but that enable school psychologists to enhance outcomes for childre n and families with greater precision and effectiveness. We specifically ex amine some research agendas in the areas of diagnosis and assessment, consu ltation, prevention and intervention, and evaluation of programs/interventi ons. Following a contextual scope of practice, potential priorities for fut ure research are presented for consideration. We discuss the need for chang es both in the focus and framework used to conceptualize and conduct future research. In addition, we recognize that the direction of research must ac commodate the needs of the field by embracing a cross-directional design wh erein research not only informs practice but wherein practice informs resea rch.