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The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) | IES The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) Transforming special education research and practice The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) supports a comprehensive program of research to expand the knowledge and understanding of children and youth with or at risk for disabilities, from infancy through postsecondary education.
How we improve education outcomes Research and Training Programs Research and Training Programs NCSER funds and coordinates high-quality, cutting-edge research that provides insight into the challenges facing special education and explores possible solutions We address issues in special education through our Research Grants Program, Special Education Research and Development Centers, Partnerships, Research Training Programs, and Research Networks.
Our goal is to conduct research that advances knowledge within the field and addresses issues important to education policymakers and practitioners. Learn more about research programs NCSER engages in research, development, evaluation, and national leadership activities aimed at improving child outcomes.
NCSER researchers have made important progress in understanding factors related to academic growth, developing measurement systems integral to documenting skill development and learning, and developing and testing programs and practices designed to improve education outcomes, broadly defined to include school readiness, academic achievement, behaviors that support learning, and the functional outcomes that improve educational results and transition outcomes to employment, independent living, and postsecondary education.
The work of NCSER researchers captures the developmental range of birth through young adulthood in the 13 disability categories recognized in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which include sensory impairments, developmental delays, speech and language impairments, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional disturbance.
Resources for researchers NCSER Staff are trained scientists who are deeply dedicated to supporting researchers as they propose and carry out high-quality, rigorous education research that contributes to the success of learners, educators, and education systems across the country. Dr. Nathan Jones is the commissioner of the National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER).
In his research, Dr. Jones focuses on the intersection of education policy and classroom teaching, particularly in special education. Much of this work has examined on the measurement of teachers' work, including how to conceptualize and measure teaching effectiveness. In addition, Dr. Jones has leveraged state and district administrative datasets to explore pressing questions surrounding special e...
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The following citation should be used when referencing all NCSER products: U.S. Department of Education. Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government.
National Center for Special Education Research Institute of Education Sciences Washington, DC 20024, USA Telephone: 1-800-USA-LEARN
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Yes — Research in Special Education is offered by Department of Education and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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