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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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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 · 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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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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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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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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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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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

If you can’t be #CEC2025, here are a few ways that you take action today! Check out QR codes and we will post individual links in the thread below. #4SpecialEducation

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

📢 Special education funding matters! Schools and districts need sustained, meaningful investment to support infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. Tell Congress: Fund education, fund the future! #4SpecialEducation

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Take action! Come visit the @cecmembership.bsky.social Advocacy Action Center (3rd floor) and take 5 minutes to contact your reps, download a social media toolkit, record a video, or make a poster! @jessicatoste.bsky.social and @mariahugh.bsky.social are here this afternoon and have CEC-DR stickers!

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Productive meeting with the CEC-DR Executive Board this morning! Reframing our strategy in response to the federal actions that aim to dismantle publication education and education research. #ResearchMatters 📈

Photo of people standing in a group in front of slide that reads CEC-DR Board Meeting.

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CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Are you going to be at the @cecmembership.bsky.social Convention in Baltimore? Come to our annual Joint Division Reception on Thursday, March 13th at 7:00pm. There will be food, drinks (cash bar after free drink tickets run out), and access to the American Visionary Art Museum! 🍷🪩🎨

Graphic of skyline view of Baltimore with information printed. Text reads: Join us at the 2025 council for Exceptional Children Convention for our Joint Division Reception. Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 7:00-10:00pm EST. American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM). Reception Hall 3rd floor. 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. Bonus: Guests are free to explore AVAM exhibits featuring outsider art that combines art, science, philosophy, humor, and social justice.

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