The Present and Future of Consultation Scholarship: Reflections on Seven Years as Editor of Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation

Abstract

ABSTRACT This article provides the perspective of the outgoing Editor of this journal. Reflecting on this editor’s seven years in this role, suggestions for future directions in consultation scholarship are offered. Specifically, the author comments on the need to publish work from all corners of the globe and to provide more clarity and flexibility in terms of how consultation is conceptualized. The “art’ of consultation is also explored, accompanied by a call for consultation scholarship that encompasses a broad range of methodologies and speaks directly to social justice. Finally, the author previews the other six articles in this special topic issue. All of these articles were written by former Associate Editors of this journal and outline a future expanded agenda for consultation research.