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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

CEC-DR Webinar for Early Career Researchers Please register by Wednesday 9/9 using this link: usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Join CEC DR for the first webinar in our Fall webinar series on Thursday, September 10 from 4-5 pm EST! This webinar will focus on tips and strategies for navigating the early career stage, and feature panelists Dr. Kathleen Lane and Dr. Kevin Sutherland.

Topics include:
Advice for developing your researcher identity and establishing your reputation
Tips and strategies for balancing publishing and pursuing funding in your early career
Suggestions for navigating resources at your institution as an early-career faculty member

Please register by Wednesday 9/9 using this link:
https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9srk41z7SalmFng

Contact CEC DR Knowledge Utilization Committee Co-Chair, Dr. Kaitlin Bundock with any questions (Kaitlin.bundock@usu.edu).

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Federico Waitoller @federicowaitoller.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

New episode of DiveIn is out! We close our Disproportionality Series with a conversation featuring Alfredo Artiles, whose work has shaped how many of us think about race, disability, and equity in special education. divein.alitu.com/1?order=newest #SpecialEducation #Disproportionality

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DiveIn: Diving into Special Education's Most Complex and Pressing Debates

Join Dr. Federico Waitoller for DiveIn, the podcast that explores the most complex and pressing debates in Special Education. Sponsored by the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional…

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New Episode on the Disproportionality series in DiveIn: We chat with Donna Ford about disproportionality in gifted and talented. divein.alitu.com/1?order=newest

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 CEC-DR Award Winners! 🎉 We look forward to honoring our award winners for their outstanding contributions to research and leadership in special education. Join us at the CEC-DR Business Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Given her exceptional legacy of advancing research, producing influential scholarship, and nurturing new voices in the field, the CEC-DR recognizing outstanding early career publications will now carry the name of Dr. Lynn Fuchs.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Episode 10 of DiveIn continues our disproportionality series with sociologist Rachel Fish, exploring why racially and linguistically minoritized students are in special education and how structural racism, inequities, and subjective diagnosis shape school experiences divein.alitu.com/episode/da65...

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Extended Deadline! Nominate for the CEC Division for Research Distinguished Researcher from Underrepresented Groups Award by Jan 2, 2026. Recognizing impactful special education research. cecdr.org/awards/disti...

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Each year, NCSER and CEC partner for research to practice symposium to discuss how federal research funding impacts local schools. This year’s session is about writing! Register Here: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/p/NCSER_writ...

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Nominations due on Saturday, November 15! ⬇️

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

ACTION ALERT: Department of Education has nearly wiped out OSERS—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA. #4SpecialEducation exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

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Jessica Toste @jessicatoste.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Join us for our #WordConnections webinar series. We'll explore implementation of this research-based, targeted intervention to support students' reading of complex words! #TosteTeam #BigWords #ScienceOfReading 📅 Nov 13 + Dec 4 | 💻 Live Online 🔗 Register: tosteteam.simpletix.com

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Consider nominating a colleague (or yourself) for one of the 2026 CEC-DR Awards! You have two months to think about it. Awards will be presented at the CEC Convention in Salt Lake City, UT in March 2026. Visit our website to learn more about each award: cecdr.org/cec-dr-awards

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Maria Hugh @mariahugh.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

#4SpecialEducation researchers, educators and trainers- what is one of your favorite aspects of IDEA? @cecmembership.bsky.social @tec-cec.bsky.social @tedearlycareersig.bsky.social @cec-dr.bsky.social share it here with a picture or quote that represents it!

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

New publication written by CEC-DR Past President (‪@jessicatoste.bsky.social‬) and President-Elect (@jchow.bsky.social). The article is available open access. Click on the thread below! 👇🏼

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Check out the call for proposal for the Virginia CEC Conference! The conference is November 5-7, 2025 at Old Dominion University. You can submit a proposal and register at this link: virginia.exceptionalchildren.org/events/2025-...

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2025 Virginia CEC Conference

Join us for our annual Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Conference! Come learn and connect!Holiday Inn, North Beach3900 Atlantic AvenueVirginia Beach, Virginia 23451

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Join many of your CEC-DR friends for the 2026 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social annual meeting in Los Angeles (April 8-12, 2026)! ☀️ The deadline for submissions is July 25. To learn more and submit, visit: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...

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2026 Annual Meeting Call for Paper and Session Submissions

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Join CEC-DR President @jessicatoste.bsky.social for this webinar tomorrow afternoon! 👇🏼

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

IN MEMORY OF LYNN FUCHS The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absence leaves a profound void—not only in our scholarly community, but in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. [ click reading below ]

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In Memory of Lynn Fuchs

Email from CEC Division for Research May 12, 2025 In Memory of Lynn Fuchs The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absenc

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

PHD #4SpecialEducation Students & Mentors-NOMINATE & APPLY for John Umbreit Doctoral Research Award (CEC-DEBH)- Eligible applicants are (a) enrolled in PhD program, (b) engaged in applied research for improved behavior, & (c) have an IRB-approved/process research project email awards@debh.net

John Umbreit Doctoral
Research Award
2025 Competition Announcement
The purpose of this award is to support an outstanding doctoral student to conduct applied behavioral research in their current area of practice. The award honors John Umbreit, who has spent more than 40 years supporting the development of future faculty
who are critical thinkers and dedicated to serving children with behavioral challenges.

An award of $1,000 will be presented annually at the Teacher Educators for Children with
Behavior Disorders conference in Tempe, Arizona. Award funds are intended to support applicant
research activities and/or to present their findings at professional conferences.
To apply for the award, please submit the following:
1.
A cover letter describing (a) your research experience in general, (b) your specific
experience in applied behavioral research, (c) the purpose of your proposed research and
your reason for pursuing this line of inquiry, and (d) your commitment to participating in the
annual TECBD conference in Tempe, Arizona in November if you are the award recipient.
A research proposal for a specific study or a collection of studies. The proposal is limited to
15 double-spaced pages and must clearly detail the significance, method, and potential
impact of the study.
A letter of recommendation from your advisor that specifies the potential significance of the proposed work, your ability to conduct the research, and your potential to continue this line of inquiry after graduation. A CV detailing your research, teaching, and service experience.
Applications will be reviewed by the JUDRA Committee. The award recipient will be notified in October and honored this November at the annual TECBD conference in Tempe, Arizona.
All application materials must be submitted
as one PDF to awards@debh.net
Please address any questions to
awards@debh.net
Applications Due
August 1, 2025

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Jessica Toste @jessicatoste.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Join me and @brennanchandler.bsky.social for a webinar on May 15. We'll be talking about word reading instruction for students in intermediate grades and #WordConnections! Webinar hosted by @cecmembership.bsky.social and @cec-dr.bsky.social. Free for members! Register: tinyurl.com/CEC-WordReading

CEC and DR webinar. Logos for both Council for Exceptional Children and Divison for Research. "Instruction to support word-level reading skils for students with disabilities in the intermediate grades." Thursday, May 15 from 4:00-5:00pm ET. Free for CEC members.

Webinar presenters. Jessica Toste, PhD, Associate Professor & Distinguished Teaching Professor. Department of Special Education. The University of Texas at Austin. Brennan Chandler, PhD. Assistant Professor. Department of Learning Sciences. Georgia State University. Register at http://tinyurl.com/CEC-WordReading

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

CEC’s division, DADD, has released a statement in response to recent comments made by HHS Secretary Kennedy regarding autism. CEC echoes DADD’s commitment to individuals with autism and the importance of respectful, inclusive, and informed dialogue in all spaces. daddcec.com/blog/dadd-st...

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DADD Statement on Autism and Secretary Kennedy's Remarks

April 18, 2025 - Yesterday’s comments from HHS Secretary Kennedy are deeply disappointing, profoundly damaging, and unacceptable.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

President of CEC-DR, @jessicatoste.bsky.social, will be leading a webinar on word reading instruction for older students with disabilities on May 15! CEC members can register for free at tinyurl.com/CEC-WordRead...

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Kaleidoscope of Teacher Education Division @ted-kaleidoscope.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We are excited to announce our first virtual writing group! Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm ET on Thursday, April 10th on Zoom to share in community with other Kaleidoscope members here: virginia.zoom.us/j/9524977233... Hope to see many of you on April 10th!

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Our #toolkit has gotten an #upgrade! Visit our brand new #website to access a ton of #free #resources to help with your #advocacy efforts! #edpolicy #school #sped #specialeducation #specialed #teacher #swd ACCESS HERE: sites.google.com/view/ted-pol...

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Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Our #podcast has a special series highlighting stories of folks who may be impacted by #edpolicy changes. This episode features Lacey Henderson, a #RN & parent to a child with significant needs. Listen on #Spotify through our Linktree (in bio)! Also on Apple Podcasts. #disability #family #medicaid

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Last day for @cecmembership.bsky.social free Membership and add cec-DR for a huge discount!

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

And add Division of research membership while you are at it!

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Jessica Toste @jessicatoste.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

As President of @cec-dr.bsky.social, I am grateful for the opportunity to sign onto this letter and to AERA for coordinating these efforts!

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are proud to contribute to this letter to congressional leaders! "The federal government plays an irreplaceable role in providing high-quality, objective, trustworthy, and nonpartisan education data [...] Ultimately, it will be students, educators, communities, and the nation that bear the cost."

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

New episode of: DiveIn! @federicowaitoller.bsky.social the growing role of AI in education. W/ @digitalliterate.bsky.social , Joaquin Arguello & Richard Carter Jr.. discuss transparency, standardization, AI, teachers, & students. Listen to episodes at divein.alitu.com/.../0c12d8cc.... Spotify/Apple

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Mary Rice @digitalliterate.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Council for Exceptional Children podcast about students with dis/abilities and AI. I am a guest alongside my frequent co-author and LLSS grad student Joaquín T. Argüello de Jesús. divein.alitu.com/1?order=newe...

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DiveIn: Diving into Special Education's Most Complex and Pressing Debates

Join Dr. Federico Waitoller for DiveIn, the podcast that explores the most complex and pressing debates in Special Education. Sponsored by the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional Child...

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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

When you join CEC, you become a part of a community of professionals dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. From March 17–31, new members can join CEC for free! Join today: exceptionalchildren.org/membership/a...

Dark blue background with six boxes. The heading reads, "Why Join CEC?" The boxes read "Networking; Resources + Tools; Professional Development; Policy + Advocacy; Standards + Accreditation"

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

From March 17–31, new members can join CEC for free! While you're at it, join CEC-Division Research for an incredibly reduced rate! Gain access to the resources, training, and community you need to support students, #4SpecialEducation research- Join: exceptionalchildren.org/membership/a...

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Nelson Brunsting @brunnc3.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Join Council for Exceptional Children through March 31 for free! Many divisions may have free or discounted membership, too. For researchers and graduate students, consider joining CEC's Division for Research (see cecdr.org for all we do). Over 140 people joined the Division for Research yesterday!

CEC Membership graphic including text "At CEC, we believe in access to education that is inclusive and equitable for all."

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Don’t forget to stop by the CEC Division Connect social on the 3rd floor (Pratt Street lobby). We have people registering for CEC-DR memberships right at our table! Come hang out!

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

AERA has just learned that all restricted-use NCES data licenses will be cancelled, possibly as early as March 20. We urgently request that all AERA members and others in the research community with restricted-use licenses take these two actions: www.aera.net/Research-Pol...

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Don’t forget to stop by the CEC Division Connect social on the 3rd floor (Pratt Street lobby). We have people registering for CEC-DR memberships right at our table! Come hang out!

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charmstronglife.bsky.social @charmstronglife.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

For my friends and colleagues at the @cecmembership.bsky.social conference. You can take action in a variety of meaningful ways.

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