DR LAUNCHES TWO PROGRAMS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARS

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DR announces new programs for students preparing for or engaged in research related to the needs of students with exceptional needs:  Doctoral Seminars in Special Education Research and a Student Research Award.  These programs are designed to support students who plan to pursue careers in research and to recognize high-quality research conducted by students in either their undergraduate or graduate special education training program.

2008-09 DOCTORAL SEMINARS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION RESEARCH

NOTE:  Deadline for nominations extended to September 30, 2008

DR invites nominations for outstanding doctoral student scholars to participate in the inaugural 2008-2009 Doctoral Seminars in Special Education Research. Selected student researchers will participate with peers in generative discussions and professional development led by distinguished researchers recognized for making outstanding scientific contributions in special education. Three virtual seminars and on-line forums will be held during the coming academic year, culminating in a final colloquium that brings students and researchers together in a session dedicated to graduate student development at the 2009 CEC convention in Seattle.  The deadline for nominations for the 2008-09 program is September 30, 2008.

For more information, see the Call for Nominations and the Nomination form.

2009 STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD

DR seeks nominations for the 2009 Student Research Award. This award recognizes high-quality research across multiple research methodologies conducted by students in the course of their undergraduate or graduate special education training program. The Division will award up to three such awards annually, with one award presented in each of up to three areas of research designs or methodologies: qualitative, single-subject, and quantitative. No award will be given in any research methodology area if an exemplary, high-quality research study is not submitted; thus, there may be fewer than three awards presented in any given year. Nominations are sought across all areas of special education services and are due by October 15, 2008.

For more information, see the Call for Nominations.