With a new publisher (Taylor & Francis) and a new editor (David L. Wodrich), the Journal of Applied School Psychology will continue to publish articles and periodic thematic issues in 2009.

Each submission should rest on either solid theoretical or empirical support and provide information that can be used in applied school settings, related educational systems, or community locations in which practitioners work. Manuscripts appropriate for publication in the journal will reflect psychological applications that pertain to individual students, groups of students, teachers, parents, and administrators. The journal also seeks, over time, novel and creative ways in which to disseminate information about practically sound and empirically supported school psychology practice. Consequently, readers are encouraged to follow developments in submission guidelines for supplemental manuscript options in the future.

Submission of Manuscripts. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to David L. Wodrich, PhD, ABPP, Editor, Journal of Applied School Psychology, at jasp@asu.edu. The manuscript should be sent as an attachment (preferably with MS Word) and labeled with the first author's last name and the manuscript's running heading.

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Indication for IRB approval should be made in all studies involving human subjects. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher. All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides.
Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 120 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.

References. References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 5^th ed. Cite in the text by author and date (Smith,1983) and include an alphabetical list at the end of the article. Examples:

Journal: Linn, R. L. (2001). A century of standardized testing: Controversies and pendulum-swings. Educational Assessment, 71(1), 29–38.

Book: Morgan, G. (1986). Images of Organization. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Contribution to a Book: Shin, M. R., & Bamonto, S. (1998). Advanced applications of curriculum-based measurement: “Big ideas” and avoiding confusion. In M. R. Shinn (Ed.), Advanced Applications of Curriculum-Based Measurement (pp.1–31). New York: Guilford Press.

Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:

• 300 dpi or higher
• Sized to fit on journal page
• EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
• Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color Illustrations. Color illustrations will be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Color art can be purchased for online only reproduction or for print + online reproduction. Color reprints can only be ordered if print + online reproduction costs are paid. Rates for color art reproduction are: Online Only Reproduction: $225 for the first page of color; $100 for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Print + Online Reproduction: $900 for the first page of color; $450 for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color.

Tables and Figures. Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs. Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking System (CATS).They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints and Issues. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication. Each corresponding author will receive 3 complete issues in which the article publishes and a complimentary PDF. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Review Process. Each manuscript is read by the Editor and two or more reviewers from the Editorial Board or individuals appointed on an ad hoc basis. At times, student editorial board members may also review and comment on manuscripts, but their evaluations are not considered in editorial decisions. Each reviewer judges manuscripts on the following dimensions:

• Are research questions (hypothesis/hypotheses) clearly stated and presented in the context of the current literature?
• Are research questions, as stated, important (i.e., ones that if answered would advance knowledge, test a theory, or guide practice)?
• Was a suitable methodology, including statistical techniques if warranted, used to answer the research questions?
• Was an adequate sample collected to answer the research questions?
• Were data analyses correctly conducted and results properly interpreted?
• Did the study's findings turned out to be important?
• Was information presented clearly and in a manner that readily promoted the reader's understanding?
• Should the manuscript be accepted for publication?

Literature reviews, conceptual and theoretical articles, and other manuscripts that are non-empirical in nature may not be evaluated on each of these dimensions. Moreover, because some reviewers are selected because of their methodological expertise but may not possess school practice backgrounds (or vice versa), some of the dimensions listed above are unrated by some reviewers. Summary judgment about acceptance is provided in prompt manner (target two months) via email correspondence from the journal's editor. For manuscripts accepted for publication, authors receive additional (hardcopy) correspondence from the editor.