CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR)
@cec-dr.bsky.social
The Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-DR) is devoted to the advancement of research related to the education of individuals with disabilities. https://cecdr.org
Nominations due on Saturday, November 15! ⬇️
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
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Nominations due on Saturday, November 15! ⬇️
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
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October 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
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Join us for our #WordConnections webinar series. We'll explore implementation of this research-based, targeted intervention to support students' reading of complex words! #TosteTeam #BigWords #ScienceOfReading
📅 Nov 13 + Dec 4 | 💻 Live Online
🔗 Register: tosteteam.simpletix.com
📅 Nov 13 + Dec 4 | 💻 Live Online
🔗 Register: tosteteam.simpletix.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join us for our #WordConnections webinar series. We'll explore implementation of this research-based, targeted intervention to support students' reading of complex words! #TosteTeam #BigWords #ScienceOfReading
📅 Nov 13 + Dec 4 | 💻 Live Online
🔗 Register: tosteteam.simpletix.com
📅 Nov 13 + Dec 4 | 💻 Live Online
🔗 Register: tosteteam.simpletix.com
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
September 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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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#4SpecialEducation researchers, educators and trainers- what is one of your favorite aspects of IDEA? @cecmembership.bsky.social @tec-cec.bsky.social @tedearlycareersig.bsky.social @cec-dr.bsky.social share it here with a picture or quote that represents it!
August 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
#4SpecialEducation researchers, educators and trainers- what is one of your favorite aspects of IDEA? @cecmembership.bsky.social @tec-cec.bsky.social @tedearlycareersig.bsky.social @cec-dr.bsky.social share it here with a picture or quote that represents it!
New publication written by CEC-DR Past President (@jessicatoste.bsky.social) and President-Elect (@jchow.bsky.social). The article is available open access. Click on the thread below! 👇🏼
🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨
Catch up on new #TosteTeam pubs! Jason Chow (@jchow.bsky.social) and I wrote this article for a special issue of Educational Psychologist. We highlight special education as a field that has prioritized the generation of scientific evidence to guide decision-making. 1/3
Catch up on new #TosteTeam pubs! Jason Chow (@jchow.bsky.social) and I wrote this article for a special issue of Educational Psychologist. We highlight special education as a field that has prioritized the generation of scientific evidence to guide decision-making. 1/3
July 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
New publication written by CEC-DR Past President (@jessicatoste.bsky.social) and President-Elect (@jchow.bsky.social). The article is available open access. Click on the thread below! 👇🏼
Check out the call for proposal for the Virginia CEC Conference! The conference is November 5-7, 2025 at Old Dominion University. You can submit a proposal and register at this link: virginia.exceptionalchildren.org/events/2025-...
2025 Virginia CEC Conference
Join us for our annual Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Conference! Come learn and connect!Holiday Inn, North Beach3900 Atlantic AvenueVirginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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July 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Check out the call for proposal for the Virginia CEC Conference! The conference is November 5-7, 2025 at Old Dominion University. You can submit a proposal and register at this link: virginia.exceptionalchildren.org/events/2025-...
Join many of your CEC-DR friends for the 2026 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social annual meeting in Los Angeles (April 8-12, 2026)! ☀️
The deadline for submissions is July 25.
To learn more and submit, visit: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...
The deadline for submissions is July 25.
To learn more and submit, visit: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...
July 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Join many of your CEC-DR friends for the 2026 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social annual meeting in Los Angeles (April 8-12, 2026)! ☀️
The deadline for submissions is July 25.
To learn more and submit, visit: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...
The deadline for submissions is July 25.
To learn more and submit, visit: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...
Join CEC-DR President @jessicatoste.bsky.social for this webinar tomorrow afternoon! 👇🏼
Join me and @brennanchandler.bsky.social for a webinar on May 15. We'll be talking about word reading instruction for students in intermediate grades and #WordConnections! Webinar hosted by @cecmembership.bsky.social and @cec-dr.bsky.social. Free for members! Register: tinyurl.com/CEC-WordReading
May 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join CEC-DR President @jessicatoste.bsky.social for this webinar tomorrow afternoon! 👇🏼
IN MEMORY OF LYNN FUCHS
The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absence leaves a profound void—not only in our scholarly community, but in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absence leaves a profound void—not only in our scholarly community, but in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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In Memory of Lynn Fuchs
Email from CEC Division for Research May 12, 2025 In Memory of Lynn Fuchs The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absenc
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May 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
IN MEMORY OF LYNN FUCHS
The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absence leaves a profound void—not only in our scholarly community, but in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
[ click reading below ]
The field of special education lost a visionary and beloved leader with the passing of Lynn Fuchs on May 7, 2025. Her absence leaves a profound void—not only in our scholarly community, but in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
[ click reading below ]
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
April 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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
CEC-DR joins @CEC-DADD to support and celebrate Autistic people and the autism community. daddcec.com/blog/dadd-st...
DADD Statement on Autism and Secretary Kennedy's Remarks
April 18, 2025 - Yesterday’s comments from HHS Secretary Kennedy are deeply disappointing, profoundly damaging, and unacceptable.
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April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
CEC-DR joins @CEC-DADD to support and celebrate Autistic people and the autism community. daddcec.com/blog/dadd-st...
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Join me and @brennanchandler.bsky.social for a webinar on May 15. We'll be talking about word reading instruction for students in intermediate grades and #WordConnections! Webinar hosted by @cecmembership.bsky.social and @cec-dr.bsky.social. Free for members! Register: tinyurl.com/CEC-WordReading
April 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Join me and @brennanchandler.bsky.social for a webinar on May 15. We'll be talking about word reading instruction for students in intermediate grades and #WordConnections! Webinar hosted by @cecmembership.bsky.social and @cec-dr.bsky.social. Free for members! Register: tinyurl.com/CEC-WordReading
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CEC’s division, DADD, has released a statement in response to recent comments made by HHS Secretary Kennedy regarding autism. CEC echoes DADD’s commitment to individuals with autism and the importance of respectful, inclusive, and informed dialogue in all spaces.
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DADD Statement on Autism and Secretary Kennedy's Remarks
April 18, 2025 - Yesterday’s comments from HHS Secretary Kennedy are deeply disappointing, profoundly damaging, and unacceptable.
daddcec.com
April 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
CEC’s division, DADD, has released a statement in response to recent comments made by HHS Secretary Kennedy regarding autism. CEC echoes DADD’s commitment to individuals with autism and the importance of respectful, inclusive, and informed dialogue in all spaces.
daddcec.com/blog/dadd-st...
daddcec.com/blog/dadd-st...
President of CEC-DR, @jessicatoste.bsky.social, will be leading a webinar on word reading instruction for older students with disabilities on May 15! CEC members can register for free at tinyurl.com/CEC-WordRead...
Join me and @brennanchandler.bsky.social for a webinar on May 15. We'll be talking about word reading instruction for students in intermediate grades and #WordConnections! Webinar hosted by @cecmembership.bsky.social and @cec-dr.bsky.social. Free for members! Register: tinyurl.com/CEC-WordReading
April 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
President of CEC-DR, @jessicatoste.bsky.social, will be leading a webinar on word reading instruction for older students with disabilities on May 15! CEC members can register for free at tinyurl.com/CEC-WordRead...
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We are excited to announce our first virtual writing group! Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm ET on Thursday, April 10th on Zoom to share in community with other Kaleidoscope members here: virginia.zoom.us/j/9524977233...
Hope to see many of you on April 10th!
Hope to see many of you on April 10th!
April 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are excited to announce our first virtual writing group! Drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm ET on Thursday, April 10th on Zoom to share in community with other Kaleidoscope members here: virginia.zoom.us/j/9524977233...
Hope to see many of you on April 10th!
Hope to see many of you on April 10th!
Hi, I’m new here…. CEC-DR members, we want to know what you are up to! Give us a tag or reply that you’re a member and we will give you a follow! Let’s connect our #4SpecialEducation research network. @cecmembership.bsky.social
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April 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Hi, I’m new here…. CEC-DR members, we want to know what you are up to! Give us a tag or reply that you’re a member and we will give you a follow! Let’s connect our #4SpecialEducation research network. @cecmembership.bsky.social
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Our #toolkit has gotten an #upgrade! Visit our brand new #website to access a ton of #free #resources to help with your #advocacy efforts! #edpolicy #school #sped #specialeducation #specialed #teacher #swd ACCESS HERE: sites.google.com/view/ted-pol...
March 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Our #toolkit has gotten an #upgrade! Visit our brand new #website to access a ton of #free #resources to help with your #advocacy efforts! #edpolicy #school #sped #specialeducation #specialed #teacher #swd ACCESS HERE: sites.google.com/view/ted-pol...
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Our #podcast has a special series highlighting stories of folks who may be impacted by #edpolicy changes. This episode features Lacey Henderson, a #RN & parent to a child with significant needs. Listen on #Spotify through our Linktree (in bio)! Also on Apple Podcasts. #disability #family #medicaid
March 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Last day for @cecmembership.bsky.social free
Membership and add cec-DR for a huge discount!
Membership and add cec-DR for a huge discount!
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...
Gain access to the resources, training, and community you need to support students, #4SpecialEducation research- Join: exceptionalchildren.org/membership/a...
March 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last day for @cecmembership.bsky.social free
Membership and add cec-DR for a huge discount!
Membership and add cec-DR for a huge discount!
And add Division of research membership while you are at it!
Weekend checklist:
✅ Coffee
✅ Sign up for your FREE CEC membership
✅ Tell your educator friends all about this opportunity!
Through 3/31, new members get a free 1-year membership—that means expert resources, professional learning, and so much more.
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✅ Coffee
✅ Sign up for your FREE CEC membership
✅ Tell your educator friends all about this opportunity!
Through 3/31, new members get a free 1-year membership—that means expert resources, professional learning, and so much more.
exceptionalchildren.org/membership/a...
March 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
And add Division of research membership while you are at it!
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As President of @cec-dr.bsky.social, I am grateful for the opportunity to sign onto this letter and to AERA for coordinating these efforts!
In a new letter, AERA and other education research leaders call on Congress to protect the nation’s education data, research infrastructure, and knowledge base, by safeguarding the IES and broader Education Department staff, leadership, and mission. www.aera.net/Portals/38/E...
March 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
As President of @cec-dr.bsky.social, I am grateful for the opportunity to sign onto this letter and to AERA for coordinating these efforts!
We are proud to contribute to this letter to congressional leaders! "The federal government plays an irreplaceable role in providing high-quality, objective, trustworthy, and nonpartisan education data [...] Ultimately, it will be students, educators, communities, and the nation that bear the cost."
In a new letter, AERA and other education research leaders call on Congress to protect the nation’s education data, research infrastructure, and knowledge base, by safeguarding the IES and broader Education Department staff, leadership, and mission. www.aera.net/Portals/38/E...
March 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We are proud to contribute to this letter to congressional leaders! "The federal government plays an irreplaceable role in providing high-quality, objective, trustworthy, and nonpartisan education data [...] Ultimately, it will be students, educators, communities, and the nation that bear the cost."
New episode of: DiveIn! @federicowaitoller.bsky.social the growing role of AI in education. W/ @digitalliterate.bsky.social , Joaquin Arguello & Richard Carter Jr.. discuss transparency, standardization, AI, teachers, & students. Listen to episodes at divein.alitu.com/.../0c12d8cc.... Spotify/Apple
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March 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
New episode of: DiveIn! @federicowaitoller.bsky.social the growing role of AI in education. W/ @digitalliterate.bsky.social , Joaquin Arguello & Richard Carter Jr.. discuss transparency, standardization, AI, teachers, & students. Listen to episodes at divein.alitu.com/.../0c12d8cc.... Spotify/Apple
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Council for Exceptional Children podcast about students with dis/abilities and AI. I am a guest alongside my frequent co-author and LLSS grad student Joaquín T. Argüello de Jesús. divein.alitu.com/1?order=newe...
DiveIn: Diving into Special Education's Most Complex and Pressing Debates
Join Dr. Federico Waitoller for DiveIn, the podcast that explores the most complex and pressing debates in Special Education. Sponsored by the Division of Research of the Council for Exceptional Child...
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March 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Council for Exceptional Children podcast about students with dis/abilities and AI. I am a guest alongside my frequent co-author and LLSS grad student Joaquín T. Argüello de Jesús. divein.alitu.com/1?order=newe...