We believe the research process matters as much as the findings. At SERA, we prioritize shared ownership, equitable credit, and resources that can serve the field beyond a single paper.
No hero narratives. Better work, together.
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3 years → 16 states → 36 schools → 56 teachers
Thanks to an amazing network of research partners, teachers, schools, and districts, #CrowdsourceScience is building the largest known dataset on elementary science instruction for students with LD!
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📣 Interested in partnering on SCALE UP, a study of Fraction Face-Off! for Grades 4-5?
We're seeking partners serving rural schools and/or out-of-school programs. Partners receive a training stipend and may earn up to $22,500.
Email [email protected] to learn more!
We are alarmed by recent federal actions that threaten the integrity of education research. We join many other special education organizations, journals, and scholars, and affirming our commitment to scientific integrity.
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Science isn't just for reading. Check out the response of @sarahpowellphd, @EricaLembke, Brad Witzel, and other leaders in math education for students with disabilities to the recent NCTM/CEC position statement on our website. aletheia-society.org/2024/12…
We’re on Bluesky! 🎉 Follow us:
Aletheia Society: @aletheiasociety.bsky.social
SERA: @edaccelerator.bsky.social
RiSE Journal: @rise-open-journal.bsky.social
Plus, we’ve launched RiSE, a Diamond Open Access journal advancing research for individuals with disabilities! 🌟
We accept submissions of all types of research in special education and related fields as well as commentaries and practical guides related to that research. We encourage submission of registered reports, rigorous studies with null or negative findings, and replication research.
Check out RiSE’s editorial board (riseopenjournal.org/editoria…), of which we couldn’t be more proud. This diverse group of experts will provide constructive, positive, and timely input to papers submitted to the journal. Contact us if you’re interested in serving as reviewer.
Aletheia’s new open-access journal has launched! Check out Research in Special Education (RiSE), where all publications are open to everyone at no cost to authors!
Journal: riseopenjournal.org/
Press release: tinyurl.com/3cmufchb
📢Calling all researchers! Join SERA and get involved in impactful, large-scale studies. SERA Partners receive direct honorariums, data access, authorship opportunities, letters for promotion & tenure. Short on time? Let us help you find ways to engage! bit.ly/SERAPartner
🚀 Join the SERA Research Partner Network! 🚀
Ready to dive into cutting-edge crowdsourced studies in special education? No strings attached, just exciting opportunities! 🌟 Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/SERAPartner
🧬🌟 Check out our latest blog post on Crowdsource Science! Learn how we’re addressing the science achievement gap for students with learning disabilities through innovative crowdsourced research. Read more here: edresearchaccelerator.org/20…
📢Check out our new post summarizing the SERA Pilot Study, which assessed the feasibility of crowdsourcing research & provided valuable insights for refining & expanding SERA for future studies. Stay tuned for more updates on ongoing and upcoming projects! edresearchaccelerator.org/20…
Check out this blogpost on our IES-funded project to develop procedures and support for systematically examining effect heterogeneity for interventions in special education (repeated reading is our current focus). edresearchaccelerator.org/20…
For more on this project (Special Education Research Accelerator Phase 2: Identifying Generalization Boundaries): ies.ed.gov/funding/grantsear…
For more about this project (Special Education Research Accelerator Phase 2: Identifying Generalization Boundaries): ies.ed.gov/funding/grantsear…
We finished collecting data for the SERA Pilot Study in 2022! We are incredibly grateful for all our SERA Research Partners who participated in this pilot study, including @DrAmyPhd and Dr. James Stocker, who wrote this post summarizing their experience.
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SERA Research Partners and other ed researchers: Check out the great sessions, like this one, related to open science @ this free, online conference.
Register now & explore #preprints & #openaccess w/ @Bryan_G_Cook & @StacyTShaw @ Center for Open Science's virtual Unconference on Open Scholarship Practices in #EducationResearch-Feb 24-25. Registration is free w/ @NSF support. cos.io/unconference-2022 @OSKB_COS #2022osper




