I'm incredibly excited to be presenting the chapter on Intellectual Disability I wrote with Carlin Conner and Stephanie Al Otaiba at the Fox Conference. Learn more about the conference and register to attend FOR FREE virtually or in person here: dyslexia.mtsu.edu/2026-fox-rea...

Fox 2026 Speaker Spotlight! Today we feature our incredible keynote speaker, Dr. Jan Hasbrouck! We are so lucky that she will be delivering our keynote and talks on data-informed instruction and written expression. Learn more about Dr. Hasbrouck below! dyslexia.mtsu.edu/2026-fox-rea...

The Fox Reading Conference is happening soon! Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we highlight the speakers and sponsors that are making this event happen! Details below on how you can register to join us March 5 & 6th online or in-person at MTSU!

Each year, NCSER and CEC partner for research to practice symposium to discuss how federal research funding impacts local schools. This year’s session is about writing! Register Here: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/p/NCSER_writ...

Restore OSEP!

CEC’s Executive Director, Chad Rummel, appeared on CNN to discuss how ED's layoffs threaten special education nationwide. 📺 Watch the full interview and then take action—tell Congress to restore OSEP and protect the rights of children with disabilities: exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction

We are incredibly excited to be hosting Dr. @jessicatoste.bsky.social at MTSU this summer for training on Word Connections!

Someday, maybe I'll find the time to write this up in article format. #databs cghlewis.com/talk/sssp_ecf/

JIC, here is an OSF Folder of the following What Works Clearinghouse materials as of February 2025: - Data from Study Reviews - Handbooks and Reviewer Resources - Intervention Reports - Practice Guides osf.io/w5aq8/

Special education researchers 🔔 Join us this Thursday at 2:00pm EST for townhall organized by CEC and hosted by leadership from Division for Research, Teacher Education Division, and Division on Career Development & Transition. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Up to 169 IES contracts have been canceled, threatening critical education research. This is a major setback for educators & children with disabilities who rely on evidence-based practices. Urge Congress to protect IES research! #4SpecialEducation exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction?v...

I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.

Re-introduction for new followers! Hello! 👋 I am currently a freelance research data management consultant. I also co-organize R-Ladies St. Louis. I mostly post about data management and #rstats data wrangling tips. I also recently wrote this book. datamgmtinedresearch.com

Because it’s the season of announcing big moves… I’m excited to share that my postdoc era is coming to an end. Thrilled to be stepping into the role of Asst. Director of Educational Services & Research Initiatives at MTSU's Center for Dyslexia!

Adding to this happy Tuesday- I got my author copies of The Ladder of Reading & Writing! So excited to share our chapter on supporting students with Intellectual Disabilities!

Paper acceptance and packing for CEC. Today is a very good Tuesday! :)

The incomparable @willavandijk.bsky.social talking about the I don’t knows 🤷‍♀️

Had a great time presenting my observation work on reading instruction for students with IDD and autism participating within a MTSS framework at #pcrc2024

SPED researchers and admin: What journals do you recommend for an article on SPED administrators supporting reading instruction for students with disabilities? I am seeing JOSEL (CASE journal) but open to other options!

Education & Teacher Friends!! Dr. Cathy Corbin at UofF and I need teachers to complete a simple online survey for a pilot study IDing preferences for implementation supports. Are you willing to share with your networks? Pls message and Email me- I'll send you the screener link & Flyer- Thanks!

Today's must-do's are all COMPLETE. ✅ NCIL Technical Assistance Call ✅ Writing Zoom with @willavandijk.bsky.social ✅ Submit two job applications Now it's time to go cuddle a puppy. Happy Friday, my friends!

@willavandijk.bsky.social has made her way here!! Go follow her! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!

R-Ladies St. Louis is hosting a workshop! Title: Introduction to ChatGPT for R coding Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6pm CST Location: Zoom RSVP: meetup.com/rladies-st-l... Speaker: Olivia Weng #rstats #rladies

Prepping for an interview tomorrow has pushed me to reflect on all of the research that I've been so lucky to have worked on and learned from since I started my PhD journey (not to mention the coolest and most generous mentors I've had along the way). Dang. Humbled and beyond grateful.