Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research
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Rachel Schachter,
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Rachel Schachter is an assistant professor in the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Her research focuses on understanding early childhood teachers’ experiences and how to build from these experiences to bring about meaningful changes in practice and improved outcomes for children.
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Specifically, Schachter is interested in how to provide effective coaching and mentoring in early childhood education that results in learning for both teachers and their students. This includes understanding what constitutes evidence-based coaching practices and identifying effective ways to observe and measure these practices.
What is the future direction for your early childhood research?
"The overall focus of my research is to encourage meaningful changes in the practices of early childhood teachers, which underlie improved outcomes for children. My work takes a novel approach by first seeking to understand teachers’ perceptions and day-to-day experiences, and then using this information to create opportunities for teachers that will result in meaningful changes in their practice and, in turn, improved academic outcomes for children."
Are there any new research projects or activities you are starting on now?
"I just began a study with collaborators at The Ohio State University that utilizes complementary methods to understand malleable classroom factors such as knowledge, experiences and curricula that contribute to children’s language gains. We are beginning a qualitative exploration of teachers’ instruction to understand what differentiates classrooms with children who have above-average language gains from those with below-average language gains."
Why is early childhood research important?
"Early childhood is a critical period for academic development. Early childhood teachers play an essential role in facilitating this development, yet much is still unknown about how to best support teachers in implementing high-quality instruction. Research to understand teachers and their experiences is critically important for addressing this gap."
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Creating an APA Style reference for canceled conference presentations
Due to safety concerns regarding COVID-19, several conferences have been canceled, including some for which NAECR researchers' presentations had been accepted.
The American Psychological Association has provided some tips on how to handle these canceled research presentations.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Maital Neta, Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Katherine Hazen, Matthew Carlson, Center on Children, Families and the Law; Holly Hatton-Bowers, Child, Youth and Family Studies; Jennie Cole-Mossman, Kelli Hauptman, Eve Brank, Center on Children, Families and the Law, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Would you like to see your work featured here? Contact us at
naecr@unl.edu
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NAECR can assist you in finding
research partners
for your funding applications and 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 building a collaborative team, need assistance with proposal development or would like to discuss funding opportunities for your research.
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New!
Department of Education Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities
The Department of Education is accepting applications for projects that will provide support to professionals to collaborate with early learning and early intervention programs, schools, districts and state agencies to establish the infrastructure, personnel skills and processes necessary for an effective and sustainable coaching system.
Estimated award amounts range from $375,000 to $400,000 per year.
Proposals are due
May 4, 2020
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New!
Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation Tribal Research Center on Early Childhood Development and Systems
OPRE is accepting applications for a tribal research center on early childhood development and systems. The center will provide leadership and collaboration to promote excellence in community-based participatory research and evaluation of ACF early childhood initiatives that serve tribal communities. Settings to be considered include home visiting programs, early care and education center-based programs; home-based and family childcare providers; and Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
Estimated award amount is $650,000 per budget period.
Letters of Intent are due
April 24, 2020
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Proposals are due
June 5, 2020
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New – Student funding!
Administration for Children and Families Graduate Student Dissertation Grants
The Administration for Children and Families is offering graduate student dissertation grants in the areas of child care, Head Start and behavioral interventions.
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Child Care Dissertation Grants
Award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Letters of intent are due
May 4, 2020
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Proposals are due
June 4, 2020
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Head Start Dissertation Grants
Award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Letters of intent are due
May 5, 2020
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Proposals are due
June 5, 2020
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Behavioral Interventions Scholars Grants
Award amounts range from $20,000 to $25,000.
Letters of intent are due
May 29, 2020
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Proposals are due
June 29, 2020
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New – Student funding!
National Institutes of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant
NIH is accepting applications for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (T32) to enhance predoctoral and postdoctoral research training — including short-term research training — and to help ensure a diverse, highly trained workforce is available to meet the needs of the nation’s biomedical, behavioral and clinical research agenda.
Research training programs are expected to incorporate didactic, research and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the nation.
Proposals are due
May 25, 2020
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Student funding!
Buffett Early Childhood Institute: Graduate Scholars Program
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is accepting applications from advanced doctoral students within the University of Nebraska system for one-year fellowships worth up to $25,000.
The Graduate Scholars program seeks to support high-quality research from diverse fields that impact the early years, including health, education, social work, music, art, the neurosciences and others.
Deadline extended! Proposals are due April 15, 2020.
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Department of Health & Human Services Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children
This initiative encourages research that targets the reduction of health disparities among children. Specific targeted areas of research include bio-behavioral studies that incorporate multiple factors that influence child health disparities such as biological, lifestyle factors, environmental, social, economic, institutional, and cultural and family influences; studies that target the specific health promotion needs of children with a known health condition and/or disability; and studies that test, evaluate, translate and disseminate health promotion prevention and interventions conducted in traditional and non-traditional settings.
Proposals are due
June 5, 2020
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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.
The online application will open
April 30, 2020
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Proposals are due
July 1, 2020
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Child Health Research Institute Pediatric Research Forum
** Deadline Extended: Proposals are due April 15, 2020 **
May 7, 2020
Omaha, Nebraska
Faculty, fellows, researchers, residents and students are encouraged to participate in the Child Health Research Institute’s Pediatric Research Forum. The research presented ranges from basic sciences to translational research and community studies.
CHRI is exploring platforms to digitally host the CHRI Pediatric Research Forum, and will post updates to their website
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2021 Council for Exceptional Children
Convention and Expo
March 3-6, 2021
Baltimore, Maryland
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. The organization accomplishes their mission through advocacy, standards and professional development.
Proposals are due
April 30, 2020
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With the rapid spread of COVID-19, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has canceled in-person classes and is transitioning to remote teaching.
All in-person events have been canceled until further notice
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Events that have been planned or can be held virtually are allowed to proceed. We will reconsider the status of events on an ongoing basis.
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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.
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