CYFS | Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools

Effectiveness of a Multilevel Rural Community Engagement Model for Improving Children's Dietary Intake in Family Child Care Homes Principal Investigator: Dipti Dev

October 21, 2024 Early Education & Development, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Getting Ready and Early Care and Education (ECE) Program Connections for EDN Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

October 16, 2024 Early Education & Development

Nebraska Multi-Tiered System of Support Implementation Support Team Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

September 30, 2024 Academic Intervention & Learning, Early Education & Development, Rural Education & Communities

Educare Evaluation 2024-2025 Principal Investigator: Amy Napoli

September 20, 2024 Early Education & Development, Research & Evaluation Methods

Computer Science: Focusing on Undergraduate Pre-Service Teachers, with Unified Research, Ecosystems, and Structures (CS Futures) Principal Investigator: Leen-Kiat Soh

September 04, 2024 STEM Education

CAREER: Applying Human-Technology Interfaces to Support Communication for Children Principal Investigator: Kevin Pitt

August 28, 2024 STEM Education

A Grounded Theory Study of Mental Health Practitioners Financial Precarity, Work Satisfaction, and Mental Health Principal Investigator: Mun Yuk Chin

August 27, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Refining a School-Based Intervention for Autistic Youth with Emotional Dysregulation through Engagement with School Mental Health Professionals Principal Investigator: Sungeun Kang

August 27, 2024 Academic Intervention & Learning, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Using Generative AI to Enhance Mathematics Teaching Practices for Special Education Teachers in Rural Areas Principal Investigator: Jing Wang

August 27, 2024 STEM Education, Rural Education & Communities

How Religious Beliefs Influence People’s Perspectives on Poverty and Poverty Assistance Programs Principal Investigator: Jamy Rentschler

August 22, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Growing in the Good Life Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

July 15, 2024 Research & Evaluation Methods

Treatment Intensity Factors Related To Efficient And Effective Communication Principal Investigator: Birdie Ganz

July 15, 2024 Academic Intervention & Learning

Ethical and Equitable Reintegration: Transitioning Youth from Out-of-Home Placement to the Mainstream Classroom Principal Investigator: Alex Mason

July 05, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

The Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics & Psychometrics Applied Analytics and Data Infrastructure Services Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

April 11, 2024 Research & Evaluation Methods

Development and Evaluation of an Indigenized Family Acceptance Project for Lakota LGBTQ2S+ Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

March 27, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Helping Youth Thrive: History of Social Sciences in 4-H Video Production / Study Guides / Web Content Principal Investigator: Seth Teager

March 27, 2024 Rural Education & Communities

Pilot evaluation of a Lakota-centered lifespan mentoring program to reduce alcohol related problems and promote holistic wellbeing Principal Investigator: Joseph Gardella

February 23, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Early Care and Education Policy, System and Environment Approaches for Improving Childrens Health Behaviors: The Nebraska NAP SACC program 24-25 Principal Investigator: Dipti Dev

February 07, 2024 Academic Intervention & Learning

Rural Grant Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

February 07, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

An Online Family-based Program to Prevent Alcohol Use and Dating and Sexual Violence among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

February 02, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Strategic Treatment Assessment with Youth (STAY): A measurement-based care approach to promote treatment retention among racial and ethnic minoritized youth with depression or suicide risk Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

January 31, 2024 Research & Evaluation Methods, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Foundations of Patient-Oriented AAC Access for Children: Evaluating Picture-Based P300-Brain-Computer Interface Control and Design Preferences Principal Investigator: Kevin Pitt

January 29, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Research & Evaluation Methods

The Impact of Minority Stress on Alcohol-Related Sexual Assault among Sexual Minority College Students: An Intersectional, Mixed-Methodological Study Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

January 10, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Racial disparities for the effects of parental marijuana use on youth marijuana and other substance use Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

January 09, 2024 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Research & Evaluation Methods

Exploring Multidimensional Effects of Pre-service Teachers' Work in Title I Schools Principal Investigator: Jillian Harpster

December 14, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction to Increase Efficiency and Word-level Literacy Skill Outcomes for Struggling Students Principal Investigator: Pam Bazis

December 14, 2023 Academic Intervention & Learning, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Nebraska SPDG Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

November 16, 2023 Early Education & Development

Sexual Assault Recovery Among Sexual Minority Women: A Longitudinal, Multi-Level Study Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

October 30, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

New INSIGHTS Principal Investigator: Gwen Nugent

October 19, 2023 Academic Intervention & Learning, Early Education & Development

Characterizing the Effects of Chronic Substance Misuse on Auditory and Vestibular Function Principal Investigator: Michelle Hughes

October 18, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

An Investigation of the Potential Benefits of Nature Exposure on Emotion Regulation of Preschool-aged Children Principal Investigator: Donger Liu

October 12, 2023 Early Education & Development, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Enhancing Early Childhood Educators Reflective Practice and Content Knowledge to Increase Childrens Capacity for Science Talk Principal Investigator: Soo-Young Hong

September 27, 2023 STEM Education, Early Education & Development

Efficacy of Teleconsultation with Parents and Teachers to Promote Student Social-Behavioral Outcomes Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

September 26, 2023 Academic Intervention & Learning, Rural Education & Communities, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

An Online Family-based Program to Reduce Inequity among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth of Color Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

September 13, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Developing an Interdisciplinary Global Forced Migration and Health Collaborative (FMHC) Principal Investigator: Julie Tippens

August 28, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Inspiring Outcomes for Children through Equitable Early Childhood Education Experiences (E4) Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

August 28, 2023 Early Education & Development, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Rural Education & Communities

Intergenerational Coparenting and Childrens Social-Emotional Development in China: The Moderating Role of Intergenerational Relationship Quality Principal Investigator: Weiman Xu

July 26, 2023 N/A

Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Online Mentoring Program to Prevent Adversities Among Trans and Other Gender Minority Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

July 25, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Getting Ready Preschool Development Grant PDG Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

July 05, 2023 Early Education & Development

Pilot Test of a Nervous System Informed Intervention to Increase Embodied Affirmation of Nonbinary People Principal Investigator: Katelyn Coburn

June 19, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

The Effects of Embedding Augmentative and Alternative Communication within Storybook Reading and Play Time for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Principal Investigator: Ciara Ousley

June 19, 2023 Early Education & Development, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

EAT for Prevention Principal Investigator: Dipti Dev

May 24, 2023 Early Education & Development, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Prairie Nebraska Principal Investigator: Beth Doll

May 18, 2023 Rural Education & Communities, Academic Intervention & Learning

Project VIEW: Visual Impairments Education in Writing Principal Investigator: Mackenzie Savaiano

March 27, 2023 Academic Intervention & Learning

Efficacy of an online evidence-based sexual assault resistance intervention for undergraduate women Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

January 31, 2023 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

WORDS (Workshops on Reading Development Strategies) for Pandemic Recovery in Nebraska Principal Investigator: Pam Bazis

January 05, 2023 N/A

A Foundational Study of Adaptive Behaviors in Individuals with Down Syndrome Principal Investigator: Susan Loveall

December 13, 2022 Academic Intervention & Learning, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Responsive Equitable System for Preparing Early Childhood Teachers (RESPECT) across Nebraska Principal Investigator: Julia Torquati

November 04, 2022 Early Education & Development, Rural Education & Communities, Academic Intervention & Learning

All in a Day’s Work: The Effects of Daily School Experiences on Children’s Executive Function Skills Principal Investigator: Jenna Finch

September 21, 2022 Early Education & Development, Academic Intervention & Learning

Responsive Equitable System for Preparing Early Childhood Teachers (RESPECT) across Nebraska Principal Investigator: Julia Torquati

September 09, 2022 Early Education & Development, Rural Education & Communities, Academic Intervention & Learning

An Innovative, Prospective Model to Understand Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Assault Experiences and Outcomes Among Sexual Minority Men Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

August 29, 2022 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Establishment and Evaluation of an Indigenous-led Center to Prevent Sexual Violence among Indigenous Youth across the U.S. Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

July 22, 2022 Research & Evaluation Methods, Academic Intervention & Learning, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Indigenous-led Research on Sex Trafficking among Native Americans in the Northern Great Plains Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

July 12, 2022 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

RISE with Insects (Resilience Ignited through Science and Ethics) Principal Investigator: Ana Maria Velez Arango

July 01, 2022 STEM Education, Early Education & Development

School Characteristics, Classroom Processes, and PK-1 Learning and Development Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

April 15, 2022 Early Education & Development

Interdisciplinary Training for Early Intervention and Visual Impairment (IT-EIVI) Principal Investigator: Mackenzie Savaiano

March 30, 2022 Early Education & Development, Academic Intervention & Learning

Research on Integrated STEM Efficacy: A Study of Elementary Preservice Teachers including Noyce Scholars Principal Investigator: Deepika Menon

March 14, 2022 Academic Intervention & Learning, STEM Education

Indigenous-led Research on Sex Trafficking among Native Americans in Western South Dakota Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

November 07, 2021 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Rural Education & Communities

Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators (CHIME): Evaluating the Use of Mindfulness and Compassion to Promote Early Head Start/Head Start Education Staff's Well-Being Principal Investigator: Holly Hatton

October 05, 2021 Early Education & Development, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Art TEAMS: Nurturing Educators Who Integrate Art, Core Subjects, and Culturally Responsive Teaching to Support Students in Becoming Makers of Change Principal Investigator: Guy Trainin

September 28, 2021 Academic Intervention & Learning

Systematic Efficacy Replication Study of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation in Elementary Schools Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

September 20, 2021 Rural Education & Communities, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Academic Intervention & Learning

Promoting Positive School Climate among Newcomer Immigrant Adolescents Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

September 14, 2021 N/A

Retaining Special Education Teachers in Nebraska: A Comprehensive Retention Program (NCRP) Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

July 23, 2021 Academic Intervention & Learning

Efficacy of Virtual Professional Development in Rural Schools to Enhance Teacher-Parent Partnerships for Students with Behavioral Challenges Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

July 01, 2021 Rural Education & Communities, Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Academic Intervention & Learning

Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Online Intervention to Prevent Dating Violence and Problem Drinking in Sexual Minority Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

May 13, 2021 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Healing among Rural & Indigenous Women Victims of Domestic Violence: A Mixed-Methodological Analysis Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

November 01, 2020 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning

Coaching in Early Intervention (CEI): Promoting Outcomes for Infants/Toddlers with Disabilities through Evidence-Based Practices Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

October 01, 2020 Academic Intervention & Learning

Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy Principal Investigator: Natalie Koziol

September 09, 2020 Psychosocial Development & Social-Emotional Learning, Research & Evaluation Methods

Nebraska STEM: Supporting Elementary Rural Teacher Leadership Principal Investigator: Amanda Thomas

March 19, 2018 STEM Education, Rural Education & Communities

Early Learning Network Lead Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

December 22, 2015 Early Education & Development, Rural Education & Communities

Learning Frontiers: Pre-K to Grade 3 Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

December 22, 2015 Early Education & Development, Rural Education & Communities

Research that shapes the future

Effectiveness of a Multilevel Rural Community Engagement Model for Improving Children's Dietary Intake in Family Child Care Homes Principal Investigator: Dipti Dev

Getting Ready and Early Care and Education (ECE) Program Connections for EDN Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

Nebraska Multi-Tiered System of Support Implementation Support Team Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

Educare Evaluation 2024-2025 Principal Investigator: Amy Napoli

Computer Science: Focusing on Undergraduate Pre-Service Teachers, with Unified Research, Ecosystems, and Structures (CS Futures) Principal Investigator: Leen-Kiat Soh

CAREER: Applying Human-Technology Interfaces to Support Communication for Children Principal Investigator: Kevin Pitt

A Grounded Theory Study of Mental Health Practitioners Financial Precarity, Work Satisfaction, and Mental Health Principal Investigator: Mun Yuk Chin

Refining a School-Based Intervention for Autistic Youth with Emotional Dysregulation through Engagement with School Mental Health Professionals Principal Investigator: Sungeun Kang

Using Generative AI to Enhance Mathematics Teaching Practices for Special Education Teachers in Rural Areas Principal Investigator: Jing Wang

How Religious Beliefs Influence People’s Perspectives on Poverty and Poverty Assistance Programs Principal Investigator: Jamy Rentschler

Growing in the Good Life Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

Treatment Intensity Factors Related To Efficient And Effective Communication Principal Investigator: Birdie Ganz

Ethical and Equitable Reintegration: Transitioning Youth from Out-of-Home Placement to the Mainstream Classroom Principal Investigator: Alex Mason

The Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics & Psychometrics Applied Analytics and Data Infrastructure Services Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

Development and Evaluation of an Indigenized Family Acceptance Project for Lakota LGBTQ2S+ Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Helping Youth Thrive: History of Social Sciences in 4-H Video Production / Study Guides / Web Content Principal Investigator: Seth Teager

Pilot evaluation of a Lakota-centered lifespan mentoring program to reduce alcohol related problems and promote holistic wellbeing Principal Investigator: Joseph Gardella

Early Care and Education Policy, System and Environment Approaches for Improving Childrens Health Behaviors: The Nebraska NAP SACC program 24-25 Principal Investigator: Dipti Dev

Rural Grant Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

An Online Family-based Program to Prevent Alcohol Use and Dating and Sexual Violence among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Strategic Treatment Assessment with Youth (STAY): A measurement-based care approach to promote treatment retention among racial and ethnic minoritized youth with depression or suicide risk Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

Foundations of Patient-Oriented AAC Access for Children: Evaluating Picture-Based P300-Brain-Computer Interface Control and Design Preferences Principal Investigator: Kevin Pitt

The Impact of Minority Stress on Alcohol-Related Sexual Assault among Sexual Minority College Students: An Intersectional, Mixed-Methodological Study Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Racial disparities for the effects of parental marijuana use on youth marijuana and other substance use Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

Exploring Multidimensional Effects of Pre-service Teachers' Work in Title I Schools Principal Investigator: Jillian Harpster

Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction to Increase Efficiency and Word-level Literacy Skill Outcomes for Struggling Students Principal Investigator: Pam Bazis

Nebraska SPDG Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

Sexual Assault Recovery Among Sexual Minority Women: A Longitudinal, Multi-Level Study Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

New INSIGHTS Principal Investigator: Gwen Nugent

Characterizing the Effects of Chronic Substance Misuse on Auditory and Vestibular Function Principal Investigator: Michelle Hughes

An Investigation of the Potential Benefits of Nature Exposure on Emotion Regulation of Preschool-aged Children Principal Investigator: Donger Liu

Enhancing Early Childhood Educators Reflective Practice and Content Knowledge to Increase Childrens Capacity for Science Talk Principal Investigator: Soo-Young Hong

Efficacy of Teleconsultation with Parents and Teachers to Promote Student Social-Behavioral Outcomes Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

An Online Family-based Program to Reduce Inequity among Sexual and Gender Minority Youth of Color Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Developing an Interdisciplinary Global Forced Migration and Health Collaborative (FMHC) Principal Investigator: Julie Tippens

Inspiring Outcomes for Children through Equitable Early Childhood Education Experiences (E4) Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

Intergenerational Coparenting and Childrens Social-Emotional Development in China: The Moderating Role of Intergenerational Relationship Quality Principal Investigator: Weiman Xu

Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Online Mentoring Program to Prevent Adversities Among Trans and Other Gender Minority Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Getting Ready Preschool Development Grant PDG Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

Pilot Test of a Nervous System Informed Intervention to Increase Embodied Affirmation of Nonbinary People Principal Investigator: Katelyn Coburn

The Effects of Embedding Augmentative and Alternative Communication within Storybook Reading and Play Time for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Principal Investigator: Ciara Ousley

EAT for Prevention Principal Investigator: Dipti Dev

Prairie Nebraska Principal Investigator: Beth Doll

Project VIEW: Visual Impairments Education in Writing Principal Investigator: Mackenzie Savaiano

Efficacy of an online evidence-based sexual assault resistance intervention for undergraduate women Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

WORDS (Workshops on Reading Development Strategies) for Pandemic Recovery in Nebraska Principal Investigator: Pam Bazis

A Foundational Study of Adaptive Behaviors in Individuals with Down Syndrome Principal Investigator: Susan Loveall

Responsive Equitable System for Preparing Early Childhood Teachers (RESPECT) across Nebraska Principal Investigator: Julia Torquati

All in a Day’s Work: The Effects of Daily School Experiences on Children’s Executive Function Skills Principal Investigator: Jenna Finch

Responsive Equitable System for Preparing Early Childhood Teachers (RESPECT) across Nebraska Principal Investigator: Julia Torquati

An Innovative, Prospective Model to Understand Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Assault Experiences and Outcomes Among Sexual Minority Men Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Establishment and Evaluation of an Indigenous-led Center to Prevent Sexual Violence among Indigenous Youth across the U.S. Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Indigenous-led Research on Sex Trafficking among Native Americans in the Northern Great Plains Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

RISE with Insects (Resilience Ignited through Science and Ethics) Principal Investigator: Ana Maria Velez Arango

School Characteristics, Classroom Processes, and PK-1 Learning and Development Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

Interdisciplinary Training for Early Intervention and Visual Impairment (IT-EIVI) Principal Investigator: Mackenzie Savaiano

Research on Integrated STEM Efficacy: A Study of Elementary Preservice Teachers including Noyce Scholars Principal Investigator: Deepika Menon

Indigenous-led Research on Sex Trafficking among Native Americans in Western South Dakota Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators (CHIME): Evaluating the Use of Mindfulness and Compassion to Promote Early Head Start/Head Start Education Staff's Well-Being Principal Investigator: Holly Hatton

Art TEAMS: Nurturing Educators Who Integrate Art, Core Subjects, and Culturally Responsive Teaching to Support Students in Becoming Makers of Change Principal Investigator: Guy Trainin

Systematic Efficacy Replication Study of Conjoint Behavioral Consultation in Elementary Schools Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

Promoting Positive School Climate among Newcomer Immigrant Adolescents Principal Investigator: Lorey Wheeler

Retaining Special Education Teachers in Nebraska: A Comprehensive Retention Program (NCRP) Principal Investigator: Amanda Witte

Efficacy of Virtual Professional Development in Rural Schools to Enhance Teacher-Parent Partnerships for Students with Behavioral Challenges Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Online Intervention to Prevent Dating Violence and Problem Drinking in Sexual Minority Youth Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Healing among Rural & Indigenous Women Victims of Domestic Violence: A Mixed-Methodological Analysis Principal Investigator: Katie Edwards

Coaching in Early Intervention (CEI): Promoting Outcomes for Infants/Toddlers with Disabilities through Evidence-Based Practices Principal Investigator: Lisa Knoche

Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Physical Therapy Intervention Targeting Sitting and Reaching for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy Principal Investigator: Natalie Koziol

Nebraska STEM: Supporting Elementary Rural Teacher Leadership Principal Investigator: Amanda Thomas

Early Learning Network Lead Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan

Learning Frontiers: Pre-K to Grade 3 Principal Investigator: Susan Sheridan