ABSTRACT

Various disciplines within psychology and education have accumulated an impressive array of literature and research in the area of multiculturalism. School psychologists and other school professionals have much to learn from the body of multicultural knowledge generated by these disciplines. The last chapter in this handbook takes a unique approach by presenting five commentaries written by experts in the fields of bilingual special education, counseling psychology clinical psychology, social psychology, and organizational psychology. The authors of these commentaries were asked to reflect on the applicability and implications of the multicultural knowledge base within their individual disciplines to future practice, research, and training in school psychology. Their commentaries provide important insights about current practices and future directions.