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Get SET Nebraska addresses special education teacher shortage

As in other states, Nebraska’s ability to deliver high-quality instruction to students served in special education depends on the availability of qualified teachers.

Unfortunately, shortages of special education teachers — both statewide and nationally — leave many students in individualized education programs at further risk for compromised educational outcomes. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 49 states and the District of Columbia reported shortages of special education teachers in 2021. Full Article

NAECR Knowledge event highlights ways to communicate research across different sectors

How can researchers best communicate their work to different audiences, including practitioners and policymakers?

The Spring 2023 NAECR Knowledge event April 7 focused on ways to effectively share research findings across various sectors, and discussed ways to develop impactful, informative research briefs to highlight their work. Full Article

Project affirms voices of Indigenous LGBTQ and two-spirit youth

Indigenous youth with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) identities experience high rates of violence, which may lead to harmful outcomes, such as mental health problems and substance abuse.

But despite the issues faced by Indigenous LGBTQ2S youth, a recent study suggests reasons for optimism. Full Article

Video available from MAP Academy presentation featuring Eric Brown

Eric Brown, associate professor at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine, led the second presentation of the Spring 2023 Methodology Applications Series March 31.

Video is now available of Brown’s virtual presentation, “Implementation of Preventive Interventions for Youth Drug Use in the International Arena: A Road Paved with Good Intentions.” Full Article

Child care study examines whether kids eat healthier when mealtimes are positive

As any parent knows, children and vegetables aren’t always a natural match. Research shows preschool-aged children are not meeting dietary recommendations, particularly when it comes to eating fruits and vegetables.

Dietary preferences are set early in life and carry throughout the lifespan, and poor diet is a risk factor for obesity, cancer, type II diabetes and other chronic diseases. Full Article

Video available for MAP Academy presentation featuring Jim Bovaird


James Bovaird, MAP Academy co-director, led the first presentation of the Spring 2023 Methodology Applications Series March 3.

Video is now available of Bovaird’s virtual presentation, “Treatment Fidelity from a Measurement Perspective.”

Treatment fidelity is a multifaceted concept that can be very difficult to measure well. During his presentation, Bovaird drew parallels between treatment fidelity and general psychological and educational measurement, focusing on the concepts of construct explication, reliability, validity and the potential benefits of utilizing treatment fidelity information — or the consequences of failing to do so. Full Article