Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research
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Marc Goodrich,
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Marc Goodrich is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
His research focuses on examining the development of language and literacy skills among children in the United States who speak a language other than English at home, including language-minority children and English-language learners, with a particular focus on native Spanish speakers.
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What is the future direction for your early childhood research?
"I am planning to broaden my research to include more projects with an applied focus. In the past, a lot of my work has been theoretically motivated, and I am hoping to begin more identification and intervention projects in the near future."
Are there any new research projects or activities you are starting on?
"Right now, I am beginning work on projects to distinguish learning disabilities from language differences among Spanish-speaking dual language learners (DLLs). Because of the nature of language exposure for DLLs, it is often difficult for practitioners to identify which children need intensive academic interventions versus those who simply need more exposure to English, especially in the early elementary years."
Why is early childhood research important?
"It is critical that we identify children who need additional supports to succeed early in life, before achievement gaps grow. Research can help evaluate methods of identifying students who need additional supports, as well as develop evidence-based interventions that prevent young children who are at risk from falling behind their peers."
What is a strength of early childhood research at the University of Nebraska?
"I have been a part of NAECR for my entire career at Nebraska, and I am impressed with the collaborative efforts this group puts forth and the resources available to connect with others. Additionally, the diversity of research in early childhood at Nebraska, such as education, psychology and nutrition, really helps to advance knowledge and developmental outcomes in all areas of early development."
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Upcoming Webinar
How to Access and Use Data from the
National Descriptive Study of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships
June 12, 2019
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. CDT
The national descriptive study provides detailed information about the Early Head Start and child care programs participating in EHS-CC Partnerships, as well as the activities they engaged in to develop and maintain partnerships and deliver services to infants, toddlers and families.
This webinar will provide researchers and analysts with an overview of the content and structure of the dataset, examples of research questions that could be addressed through secondary analysis, and guidance on accessing the dataset, including ICPSR’s standard application process and the submission of the signed data use agreement.
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Ohio's South Side Early Learning Center
seeking collaboration with researchers
The South Side Early Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio, seeks to collaborate with researchers interested in conducting research in a high-quality, research-based, early childhood education setting.
The school benefits from a network of community partners that provide health, nutrition, family support and community training programs, creating an interesting ecosystem for young children.
The center serves approximately 100 infants, toddlers and preschoolers in the inner-city’s south side.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Wayne Fisher, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Would you like to see your work featured here? Contact us at
naecr@unl.edu
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Staff in CYFS are available to assist with your
proposal development
for these or other funding opportunities.
Please contact
Lisa Knoche
if you are interested in discussing funding opportunities for your research.
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New!
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services seeks to address state-identified needs for personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, related services and regular education to work with children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities; and ensure those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children.
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Preparation of Special Education, Early Intervention and Related Services Leadership Personnel
Priorities include the preparation of special education, early intervention and related services faculty, as well as the preparation of special education and early intervention administrators.
Estimated award range: $224,000-$750,000 per year, depending on the number of higher educational institutions involved.
Project duration: Up to 60 months
Proposals are due
July 8, 2019
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Interdisciplinary Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services for Personnel Serving Children with Disabilities who have High-Intensity Needs
Priorities include an interdisciplinary project supporting scholars from two or more graduate degree programs in either (a) special education or early intervention, and one or more related services; or (b) two or more related services.
Award ceiling: $250,000
Project duration: Up to 60 months
Proposals are due
July 8, 2019
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Foundation for Child Development Young Scholars Program
The Foundation for Child Development is accepting proposals for its 2020 Young Scholars Program, which supports scholarship for early career researchers.
The program funds implementation research that is policy- and practice-relevant, and that examines the preparation, competency, compensation, well-being and ongoing professional learning of the early care and education workforce.
Research awards are up to $225,000 for primary research and up to $180,000 for secondary data analysis.
Letters of Intent are due
TODAY — June 10, 2019
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Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation: Child Care Policy Research Partnership Grants
OPRE is soliciting applications for four-year cooperative agreements that will be conducted through partnerships among CCDF Lead Agencies in states, territories or tribes, and researchers from institutions of higher education, research organizations and other eligible organizations.
Grantees will be expected to pursue research questions of national and state relevance intended to add to our knowledge about the efficacy of child care subsidy policies and quality improvement initiatives that support employment and self-sufficiency outcomes for parents, increase low-income families' access to high-quality child care programs, and promote positive learning and school readiness outcomes for children.
The award budget is $100,000 to $400,000 per budget period.
Proposals are due
June 14, 2019
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Spencer Foundation Grants
The Spencer Foundation supports high-quality, innovative research on education by providing funding for education-focused research projects, research training fellowships and additional field-building initiatives.
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Large Research Grants on Education Program
Award budget: $125,000-$500,000
Project duration: 1-5 years
Proposals are due
June 20, 2019
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Small Research Grants Program
Award budget: Up to $50,000
Project duration: 1-5 years
Proposals are due
July 1, 2019
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Student funding
Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant for Global Early Child Development
The Patrice L. Engle Dissertation Grant provides support for junior scholars interested in a career in global early child development who are from, or doing research in, low- or middle-income countries.
The grant includes $5,000 to support dissertation research and a two-year student membership to SRCD.
Proposals are due
June 30, 2019
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William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program
The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports career development for promising early career researchers. The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers' expertise in new disciplines, methods and content areas.
Applicants should have a track record of conducting high-quality research and an interest in pursuing a significant shift in their trajectories as researchers.
Proposals are due
July 2, 2019
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NIH Refinement and Testing of Interventions to Sustain ADHD Treatment
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage pilot studies to assess the preliminary effectiveness of augmented or modified interventions designed to promote enhanced and sustained improvement in ADHD symptoms and functional impairments across settings and transitions in children, adolescents and young adults.
The funding agency encourages applicants to contact the Program Contact listed in the RFA early in the application process to discuss the match between their application concept and the priorities outlined in the funding opportunity announcement.
NIMH intends to commit $1.4 million in direct costs in fiscal year 2020 to fund 5-6 awards.
Proposals are due
Nov. 15, 2019
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NIH Secondary Data Analysis to Examine Long-Term and/or Potential Cross-Over Effects of Prevention Interventions: What are the Benefits for Preventing Mental Health Disorders?
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage research to integrate/harmonize existing data sets from preventive intervention trials implemented early in life to:
1) examine risk and protective factors relevant to later mental health outcomes in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood; and
2) determine whether preventive interventions delivered earlier in life have long-term effects, and/or cross-over effects (e.g., unanticipated beneficial effects), on important mental health outcomes, including serious mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety, suicide ideation and behaviors, and psychosis behaviors).
NIMH intends to commit $3 million to fund 4-6 awards and NCCIH intends to commit $500,000 to fund 1 award.
Proposals are due
Jan. 2, 2020
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National Association of School Psychologists
2020 Annual Convention
Feb. 18-21, 2020
Baltimore, Maryland
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The National Association of School Psychologists represents school psychologists, graduate students and related professionals and works to advance effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior and mental health.
Proposals are due
this Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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Teachers Development Group Symposium on Early Childhood:
Mathematics Professional Development
July 29-30, 2019
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Portland, Oregon
The Symposium on Early Childhood: Mathematics Professional Development is for those interested in mathematics education in early childhood settings, including early childhood teacher leaders, school and district administrators, center directors, professional developers, instructional coaches, university educators and researchers.
The goal of the symposium is to delve deeper into questions of what constitutes meaningful math experiences for culturally and linguistically diverse preschool-aged children, and what it takes to support change in math learning for all young children.
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2019 American Psychological Association Conference
Aug. 8-11, 2019
Chicago, Illinois
Scientists, educators, practitioners and applied psychologists attend the American Psychological Association conference to explore the most compelling issues in the discipline.
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Cognitive Development Society
Oct. 17-19, 2019
Louisville, Kentucky
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Cognitive Development Society aims to provide a unified voice for the wide range of scholars, practitioners, and others who are interested in change and continuity in the intellectual processes that support mental life.
Proposals are due
July 2, 2019
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American Educational Research Association
Annual Meeting
April 17-21, 2020
San Francisco, California
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The 2020 AERA Annual Meeting will focus on the power and possibilities for the public good when researchers and organizational stakeholders collaborate.
Proposals are due
July 10, 2019
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Pediatric Research Seminars
June 21, 2019
Noon – 1 p.m.
University of Nebraska Medical Center, DRC 1, 1005
The UNMC Department of Pediatrics and the Child Health Research Institute sponsor Pediatric Research Seminars on the third Friday of each month. The location of the seminars alternates between UNMC and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
Researchers may also attend via Zoom.
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Is there an upcoming conference you want to publicize? A new publication you would like to share? Let us know!
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Connecting Research and Policy
Learn more and sign up for alerts about legislation relevant to early childhood researchers.
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NAECR Student Researchers
Students involved in early childhood research at the University of Nebraska can access a number of resources through NAECR.
Post-doc Opportunities:
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Find a Researcher
Find and collaborate with other early childhood researchers across the NU system.
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NAECR News archives available
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NAECR News will be shared twice a month to inform the early childhood research community across the NU system.
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