In the coming weeks, the National Center for Special Education Research and the National Center for Education Research within the Institute for Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education will host a comprehensive series of webinars to highlight current research initiatives, provide details on funding opportunities, and explain an overview of IES goal structure and the review process.
The webinars cover such topics as: general information, grant writing overview, and summaries of specific funding opportunities now available, such as:
- Overview of the National Center for Special Education Research: Investments and Opportunities: During this webinar, NCSER staff will provide an overview of the special education research investments and current initiatives. Topics will include investments by program topic, investments by disability and grade level, and current funding initiatives.
The Overview of the National Center for Special Education Research webinars are scheduled for:
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Washington, DC Time.
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Monday, June 18, 2012, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Washington, DC Time.
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- Overview: Accelerating the Academic Achievement of Students with Learning Disabilities Research Initiative: During this webinar NCSER staff will discuss the current research initiative focusing on accelerating the academic achievement of students with learning disabilities. Topics will include reviewing the goals of the initiative, methodological requirements, and logistical considerations.
The Accelerating the Academic Achievement of Students with Learning Disabilities Research Initiative webinar is scheduled for:
Thursday, June 21, 2012, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Washington, DC Time.
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- Overview: Early Career Development and Mentoring Program in Special Education Research: During this webinar, NCSER staff will discuss the requirements for submitting an application to this early career development initiative. Topics will include the eligibility criteria, preparing an application, and preparing a research plan.
The Early Career Development and Mentoring Program in Special Education Research webinar is scheduled for:
Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 2:00 – 3:30 pm, Washington, DC Time.
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For more information on the NCSER/NCER research webinars, click here.
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