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Principal Investigators: Leanne Ketterlin Geller (Southern Methodist University), Erica Lembke (University of Missouri), Sarah Powell (University of Texas at Austin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project Coordinator: Emily Newland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overview: SCALE Fractions is a research study of Fraction Face-Off (FFO), a What Works Clearinghouse approved intervention program designed by Dr. Lynn Fuchs at Vanderbilt University, for small groups of students in Grades 4-8 who are experiencing math difficulty. FFO includes 36 sessions divided into a 12-week implementation schedule, with 3 sessions per week, each lasting about 30-35 minutes. The intervention uses components of explicit instruction to address two types of understanding about fractions: the part-whole interpretation and the measurement interpretation of fractions. Each FFO session consists of 5 activities: (1) Training, (2) The Relay, (3) Fraction Sprint, (4) Individual Contest, and (5) Scoreboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIMFR Project <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nProject Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR), is a tool designed to help practitioners and researchers monitor the implementation of integrated MTSS in elementary schools. The IMFR is administered using an interview format. A trained IMFR Data Collector facilitates a scripted conversation with a school team focusing on the four primary domains of effective integrated MTSS implementation: Instruction and Intervention, Assessment, Data-Based Decision Making, and Infrastructure. Each of the four domains is then subdivided into various critical constructs of that domain. After the interview, the Data Collector scores the school\u2019s responses using a Scoring Worksheet which provides explicit criteria aligned to the questions asked during the administration. For each construct discussed, the school is given a score of \u201cBeginning\u201d, \u201cExploring\u201d, \u201cAligning\u201d, \u201cIntegrating\u201d or \u201cSustaining\u201d. Finally, a summary of the scores, as well as suggested next steps and resources, is provided to the school in the form of a Score Report. The IMFR study team then follows up the administrations with activities to analyze patterns across data sets and evaluate reliability of the tool. For more information about the IMFR and the related research network, please visit the I-MTSS Research Network homepage at https:\/\/mtss.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProject Funding and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe IMFR is a five year, four-million-dollar grant funded by the Department of Education\u2019s Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The project is being run in partnership between American Institutes for Reseach (AIR) and the University of Missouri (MU). The principal investigator of the project is Dr. Allison Gandhi (AIR). The Co-PIs are Dr. Erica Lembke (MU) and Dr. Chris Riley-Tillman (MU). The project coordinators are Dr. Jennifer Pierce (AIR) and Heather Smith (MU). The project began in July 2020 and will conclude in June 2024, with the potential for additional projects furthering this important work around implementing an integrated MTSS framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLIME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/LIME-Logo-PMS-300x259.jpg\")
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Leaders Investigating Mathematics Evidence (LIME) seeks to develop 12 scholars into faculty who are prepared to aid the learning of students who experience learning disabilities in mathematics. These 12 scholars will study at their respective IHEs\u2014The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Missouri. Over the course of four years, LIME Scholars will increase their knowledge related to 1) the academy (i.e., professoriate), 2) special education instruction and assessment, and 3) mathematics content and pedagogy. At the conclusion of four years of study, LIME Scholars will earn their Ph.D.s and hope to accept faculty positions where they can lead pre-service and in-service professional development and work directly with students to improve mathematical understandings by students with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs awarded $3.6 million for this five-year grant. The funds will be shared between the initially awarded IHE, University of Texas at Austin, and Southern Methodist University and University of Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter- #LIMEphd<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Principal Investigators<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Erica Lembke at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partner Faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Christian Doabler at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Annie Wilhelm at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Jessica Rodriguez and Dr. Delinda van Garderen at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Stephanie Hopkins, co-project coordinator (MU), Dr. Le Tran, co-project coordinator (UT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSTAIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cehd.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/01\/Stair-logo-rev-2022-300x162.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOverview<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supporting Teaching of Algebra: Individual Readiness (STAIR 2.0) is a pandemic relief project that works to accelerate pandemic recovery in Special Education. The project focuses on math and the educators who provide math support to students with disabilities in Grades 6, 7, and 8. We anticipate that STAIR 2.0 will result in improvements to teachers\u2019 preparation and implementation of data-based individualization for middle school mathematics students. In this project, data-based individualization (DBI) serves as the overarching approach for addressing individual student\u2019s needs when learning algebra while experiencing a learning disability in mathematics Implementing DBI will support student achievement and lead to measurable gains in students\u2019 algebraic reasoning. The post-pandemic, societal need for this research is evidenced by local, state, and national testing measures in mathematics. STAIR 2.0 addresses Special Education Teachers\u2019 needs by 1) providing DBI PD to increase data-based decision making, 2) increasing evidence-based intervention in math classrooms, and 3) utilizing assessment tools to make informed decisions. In Year 1 of the project, teachers are randomly assigned to receive intense coaching<\/em><\/strong> or light coaching<\/em><\/strong> on the use of DBI when teaching students with specific learning disabilities in mathematics. In Year 2, teachers will be grouped based on responsiveness to their coaching in Year 1. All teachers will receive continued coaching in the form of Core<\/em><\/strong> PD; most teachers will additionally receive Tailored<\/em><\/strong> PD; non-responders will be randomly assigned further PD (peer mentoring or booster sessions).<\/p>\n\n\n\nLinks\/ social media<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project STAIR Youtube Videos<\/a> (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@projectstair9458<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nFunder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (Tech. Assist. and Dissem. to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Principal Investigators<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Erica Lembke at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Stephanie Hopkins, project coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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PAWS (Preparing Adults for Work and Society) is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Certificate Program for young adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. PAWS Students participate in Skill Focused classes and Mizzou Undergraduate level classes, focusing around meeting their interests and needs, as well as seeking out vocational opportunities that support them in moving towards their long-term professional goals. PAWS Students will collaborate with their advisors, faculty, tutors and peers during their four semesters as a Mizzou student. While living on campus in a Mizzou residential hall and taking courses alongside their peers, PAWS Students will have the opportunity to have authentic college experiences. Our hope is to inspire the Mizzou community to continue to grow as an inclusive and welcoming institution that values diversity as a strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PI of this project is Dr. Erica Lembke, and the PAWS Program Director is Maggie Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIMFR Project <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nProject Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR), is a tool designed to help practitioners and researchers monitor the implementation of integrated MTSS in elementary schools. The IMFR is administered using an interview format. A trained IMFR Data Collector facilitates a scripted conversation with a school team focusing on the four primary domains of effective integrated MTSS implementation: Instruction and Intervention, Assessment, Data-Based Decision Making, and Infrastructure. Each of the four domains is then subdivided into various critical constructs of that domain. After the interview, the Data Collector scores the school\u2019s responses using a Scoring Worksheet which provides explicit criteria aligned to the questions asked during the administration. For each construct discussed, the school is given a score of \u201cBeginning\u201d, \u201cExploring\u201d, \u201cAligning\u201d, \u201cIntegrating\u201d or \u201cSustaining\u201d. Finally, a summary of the scores, as well as suggested next steps and resources, is provided to the school in the form of a Score Report. The IMFR study team then follows up the administrations with activities to analyze patterns across data sets and evaluate reliability of the tool. For more information about the IMFR and the related research network, please visit the I-MTSS Research Network homepage at https:\/\/mtss.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProject Funding and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe IMFR is a five year, four-million-dollar grant funded by the Department of Education\u2019s Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The project is being run in partnership between American Institutes for Reseach (AIR) and the University of Missouri (MU). The principal investigator of the project is Dr. Allison Gandhi (AIR). The Co-PIs are Dr. Erica Lembke (MU) and Dr. Chris Riley-Tillman (MU). The project coordinators are Dr. Jennifer Pierce (AIR) and Heather Smith (MU). The project began in July 2020 and will conclude in June 2024, with the potential for additional projects furthering this important work around implementing an integrated MTSS framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLIME<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOverview<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leaders Investigating Mathematics Evidence (LIME) seeks to develop 12 scholars into faculty who are prepared to aid the learning of students who experience learning disabilities in mathematics. These 12 scholars will study at their respective IHEs\u2014The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Missouri. Over the course of four years, LIME Scholars will increase their knowledge related to 1) the academy (i.e., professoriate), 2) special education instruction and assessment, and 3) mathematics content and pedagogy. At the conclusion of four years of study, LIME Scholars will earn their Ph.D.s and hope to accept faculty positions where they can lead pre-service and in-service professional development and work directly with students to improve mathematical understandings by students with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs awarded $3.6 million for this five-year grant. The funds will be shared between the initially awarded IHE, University of Texas at Austin, and Southern Methodist University and University of Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twitter- #LIMEphd<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Principal Investigators<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Erica Lembke at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partner Faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Christian Doabler at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Annie Wilhelm at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Jessica Rodriguez and Dr. Delinda van Garderen at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Stephanie Hopkins, co-project coordinator (MU), Dr. Le Tran, co-project coordinator (UT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSTAIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOverview<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supporting Teaching of Algebra: Individual Readiness (STAIR 2.0) is a pandemic relief project that works to accelerate pandemic recovery in Special Education. The project focuses on math and the educators who provide math support to students with disabilities in Grades 6, 7, and 8. We anticipate that STAIR 2.0 will result in improvements to teachers\u2019 preparation and implementation of data-based individualization for middle school mathematics students. In this project, data-based individualization (DBI) serves as the overarching approach for addressing individual student\u2019s needs when learning algebra while experiencing a learning disability in mathematics Implementing DBI will support student achievement and lead to measurable gains in students\u2019 algebraic reasoning. The post-pandemic, societal need for this research is evidenced by local, state, and national testing measures in mathematics. STAIR 2.0 addresses Special Education Teachers\u2019 needs by 1) providing DBI PD to increase data-based decision making, 2) increasing evidence-based intervention in math classrooms, and 3) utilizing assessment tools to make informed decisions. In Year 1 of the project, teachers are randomly assigned to receive intense coaching<\/em><\/strong> or light coaching<\/em><\/strong> on the use of DBI when teaching students with specific learning disabilities in mathematics. In Year 2, teachers will be grouped based on responsiveness to their coaching in Year 1. All teachers will receive continued coaching in the form of Core<\/em><\/strong> PD; most teachers will additionally receive Tailored<\/em><\/strong> PD; non-responders will be randomly assigned further PD (peer mentoring or booster sessions).<\/p>\n\n\n\nLinks\/ social media<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project STAIR Youtube Videos<\/a> (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@projectstair9458<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\nFunder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (Tech. Assist. and Dissem. to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Principal Investigators<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Erica Lembke at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Stephanie Hopkins, project coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPAWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOverview<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PAWS (Preparing Adults for Work and Society) is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Certificate Program for young adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. PAWS Students participate in Skill Focused classes and Mizzou Undergraduate level classes, focusing around meeting their interests and needs, as well as seeking out vocational opportunities that support them in moving towards their long-term professional goals. PAWS Students will collaborate with their advisors, faculty, tutors and peers during their four semesters as a Mizzou student. While living on campus in a Mizzou residential hall and taking courses alongside their peers, PAWS Students will have the opportunity to have authentic college experiences. Our hope is to inspire the Mizzou community to continue to grow as an inclusive and welcoming institution that values diversity as a strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PI of this project is Dr. Erica Lembke, and the PAWS Program Director is Maggie Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Integrated MTSS Fidelity Rubric (IMFR), is a tool designed to help practitioners and researchers monitor the implementation of integrated MTSS in elementary schools. The IMFR is administered using an interview format. A trained IMFR Data Collector facilitates a scripted conversation with a school team focusing on the four primary domains of effective integrated MTSS implementation: Instruction and Intervention, Assessment, Data-Based Decision Making, and Infrastructure. Each of the four domains is then subdivided into various critical constructs of that domain. After the interview, the Data Collector scores the school\u2019s responses using a Scoring Worksheet which provides explicit criteria aligned to the questions asked during the administration. For each construct discussed, the school is given a score of \u201cBeginning\u201d, \u201cExploring\u201d, \u201cAligning\u201d, \u201cIntegrating\u201d or \u201cSustaining\u201d. Finally, a summary of the scores, as well as suggested next steps and resources, is provided to the school in the form of a Score Report. The IMFR study team then follows up the administrations with activities to analyze patterns across data sets and evaluate reliability of the tool. For more information about the IMFR and the related research network, please visit the I-MTSS Research Network homepage at https:\/\/mtss.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project Funding and Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The IMFR is a five year, four-million-dollar grant funded by the Department of Education\u2019s Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The project is being run in partnership between American Institutes for Reseach (AIR) and the University of Missouri (MU). The principal investigator of the project is Dr. Allison Gandhi (AIR). The Co-PIs are Dr. Erica Lembke (MU) and Dr. Chris Riley-Tillman (MU). The project coordinators are Dr. Jennifer Pierce (AIR) and Heather Smith (MU). The project began in July 2020 and will conclude in June 2024, with the potential for additional projects furthering this important work around implementing an integrated MTSS framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaders Investigating Mathematics Evidence (LIME) seeks to develop 12 scholars into faculty who are prepared to aid the learning of students who experience learning disabilities in mathematics. These 12 scholars will study at their respective IHEs\u2014The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Missouri. Over the course of four years, LIME Scholars will increase their knowledge related to 1) the academy (i.e., professoriate), 2) special education instruction and assessment, and 3) mathematics content and pedagogy. At the conclusion of four years of study, LIME Scholars will earn their Ph.D.s and hope to accept faculty positions where they can lead pre-service and in-service professional development and work directly with students to improve mathematical understandings by students with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funder<\/p>\n\n\n\n The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs awarded $3.6 million for this five-year grant. The funds will be shared between the initially awarded IHE, University of Texas at Austin, and Southern Methodist University and University of Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n Twitter- #LIMEphd<\/p>\n\n\n\n Principal Investigators<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Erica Lembke at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partner Faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Christian Doabler at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Annie Wilhelm at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Jessica Rodriguez and Dr. Delinda van Garderen at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Stephanie Hopkins, co-project coordinator (MU), Dr. Le Tran, co-project coordinator (UT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supporting Teaching of Algebra: Individual Readiness (STAIR 2.0) is a pandemic relief project that works to accelerate pandemic recovery in Special Education. The project focuses on math and the educators who provide math support to students with disabilities in Grades 6, 7, and 8. We anticipate that STAIR 2.0 will result in improvements to teachers\u2019 preparation and implementation of data-based individualization for middle school mathematics students. In this project, data-based individualization (DBI) serves as the overarching approach for addressing individual student\u2019s needs when learning algebra while experiencing a learning disability in mathematics Implementing DBI will support student achievement and lead to measurable gains in students\u2019 algebraic reasoning. The post-pandemic, societal need for this research is evidenced by local, state, and national testing measures in mathematics. STAIR 2.0 addresses Special Education Teachers\u2019 needs by 1) providing DBI PD to increase data-based decision making, 2) increasing evidence-based intervention in math classrooms, and 3) utilizing assessment tools to make informed decisions. In Year 1 of the project, teachers are randomly assigned to receive intense coaching<\/em><\/strong> or light coaching<\/em><\/strong> on the use of DBI when teaching students with specific learning disabilities in mathematics. In Year 2, teachers will be grouped based on responsiveness to their coaching in Year 1. All teachers will receive continued coaching in the form of Core<\/em><\/strong> PD; most teachers will additionally receive Tailored<\/em><\/strong> PD; non-responders will be randomly assigned further PD (peer mentoring or booster sessions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links\/ social media<\/p>\n\n\n\n Project STAIR Youtube Videos<\/a> (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@projectstair9458<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funder<\/p>\n\n\n\n U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (Tech. Assist. and Dissem. to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Principal Investigators<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Erica Lembke at the University of Missouri<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller at Southern Methodist University<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Sarah Powell at the University of Texas at Austin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Support Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Stephanie Hopkins, project coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAWS (Preparing Adults for Work and Society) is an Inclusive Post-Secondary Certificate Program for young adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. PAWS Students participate in Skill Focused classes and Mizzou Undergraduate level classes, focusing around meeting their interests and needs, as well as seeking out vocational opportunities that support them in moving towards their long-term professional goals. PAWS Students will collaborate with their advisors, faculty, tutors and peers during their four semesters as a Mizzou student. While living on campus in a Mizzou residential hall and taking courses alongside their peers, PAWS Students will have the opportunity to have authentic college experiences. Our hope is to inspire the Mizzou community to continue to grow as an inclusive and welcoming institution that values diversity as a strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PI of this project is Dr. Erica Lembke, and the PAWS Program Director is Maggie Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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