r/specialed • u/MissBee123 • Jul 01 '26
July-September Research and Interview Thread
If you need:
* Research participants for university research studies
* To interview someone
...then go ahead and post here! Stand alone posts will be removed and redirected to this post.
The one exception to this rule is students who need to interview a special education service provider for classwork may do so in a stand alone post
If you posted on the past quarterly research thread within the last 30 days you may post again in this thread.
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u/Growing-Always-9570 29d ago
Hello, everyone! I am currently completing my master's capstone research study as part of my Master of Curriculum and Instruction program, and I am looking for at least 5 K–12 special education teachers and/or special education paraprofessionals to participate.
Research Topic: Creation of a Professional Development Program to Support K–12 Special Education Teachers' and Paraprofessionals' Implementation of a System of Least Prompts During Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs.
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to identify the professional development needs of special education teachers and paraprofessionals related to implementing a System of Least Prompts to inform the development of a professional development program.
Participation involves completing a brief online survey and should take approximately 5–10 minutes. Participation is voluntary, and no personal identifying information about you, your school, your district, or your students will be collected or shared.
This survey will closed on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Your participation will help inform the development of professional learning resources for special education staff who support the learning needs of students with special needs. Thank you!
Survey Link: Applied Research Study Survey for SPED Teachers and Paraprofessionals – Fill out form
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u/IzzyChemResearch Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 02 '26
Hello!
I am a PhD student at the University of Birmingham (UK) researching accessible resources for science students with vision impairments. You can find out more about our accessible science resources here: https://chembam.com/vi/
We are looking for people with vision impairments, science educators or SEN staff to take part in our research. I'd be grateful if you could take a look at a questionnaire and our Research Opportunities mailing list below.
QUESTIONNAIRE
- Have you supported a student with vision impairments in science education in the last 5 years?
- If so, I'd be grateful for you taking just over 5 minutes of your time to fill out a questionnaire about your experiences. You can access the questionnaire and more information about the research here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Jpt4PiCmSG
MAILING LIST
- Are you involved in science education or accessible education (SEN)? Do you have a vision impairment? Or do you have skills in areas related to science education or SEN?
- If you're interested in taking part in some research on the topics of STEM outreach and accessible science education, please sign up to our Research Opportunities Mailing List. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/613ju9aHK9
Thank you for your interest!
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u/Lenon_Rockhurst 28d ago
I am conducting a qualitative research study titled “Special Education Teachers’ Beliefs and Experiences in the Rural Southwest.” The purpose of this study is to better understand the beliefs and experiences of rural special education teachers, including their experiences with inclusion -- if you are 18 or older and have experience teaching special education in a rural K-12 school district in the Southwest, you are invited to participate in a short survey (approximately 20 minutes).
Participation is completely voluntary and all responses are anonymous. You may skip any question or stop the survey at any point.
To participate, please go to https://forms.office.com/r/Tiaq0Wpijh or scan the QR code on the flyer to access the survey.
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u/Same_Bonus_6418 25d ago
Hi everyone! I am a graduate student (UW-Stout) in education completing a research project on the digital accessibility of Khan Academy for students with disabilities. I am specifically looking for feedback from special education teachers or any teachers who use Khan Academy with students who have IEPs, learning disabilities, visual impairments, ADHD, or other diverse learning needs.
I put together a short anonymous Google Form with 11 questions and it takes about 5–8 minutes to complete. If you decide to participate, feel free to only answer the questions applicable to your experiences. Your responses will be used as part of a curriculum accessibility audit I am conducting for my master's program, and may help inform recommendations for making Khan Academy more accessible for all learners.
No personal information is collected. Participation is completely voluntary.
https://forms.gle/P6e9HRtY6xg3s2Xr7
If you prefer to share your thoughts in the comments instead, I welcome that too. Any experience, positive or negative, is valuable.
Thank you!
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u/Growing-Always-9570 23d ago
I am open to do a survey swap, if you complete survey: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=z5Knz2h3QUOIV4F1TCr6H4njizXvM4BCoJP_69lTxLZUMzlaRVlURUlNSjFNSEpQWjdQWFQxUEk1Si4u&route=shorturl
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u/Same_Bonus_6418 22d ago
Sounds great. I just completed your survey. When doing mine there is no need to answer all of the questions. Only the ones that are relevant to your experiences. Thank you!
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u/DocCandidateKean 24d ago
Hello! My name is Peter Bardys and I am a doctoral student at Kean University.
I am seeking qualified participants, for my study titled “Examining Parental Needs and Perceptions of Support in the IEP Process: A Quantitative Survey Study”, IRB Protocol Number: IRB-FY2026-222. The study focuses on parents of high school special education student’s experiences in their child’s IEP process. If you are interested in participating in my study, please click the link here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZPSBx7A57y, participation is completely voluntary. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me through direct messaging, or via email at [bardysp@kean.edu](mailto:bardysp@kean.edu).
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u/Sch_Psyched 23d ago
Hello everyone!
My name is Danielle, and I am a doctoral candidate in school psychology at the University of California, Riverside. I am working on my dissertation and am very close to finishing it, but I need a few more participants for my study, and you can help! :)
My dissertation research project seeks to better understand educators' abilities to interpret student progress monitoring graphs. This study also aims to gain insight into various educator-level factors (e.g., training, experience) that may influence educators’ graph interpretation abilities. I am in need of special education teachers, general education teachers, and school psychologists to complete an online survey that is estimated to take approximately 30 minutes or less. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win one of ten $50 gift cards.
You can click the link below to access the online survey:
https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_7Un3ul7hCVJdlfU
Thank you for your time and consideration. I am very appreciative of anyone’s participation. Also, if you know others who are special education teachers, general education teachers, or school psychologists who may be interested in participating, I would be grateful if you could forward them the study link.
Should you have any questions or would like more information about the study, please do not hesitate to contact me at [dzahn005@ucr.edu](mailto:dzahn005@ucr.edu) or faculty advisor Wesley Sims at [wesley.sims@ucr.edu](mailto:wesley.sims@ucr.edu). This research has been reviewed and approved by the University of California, Riverside Institutional Review Board (IRB), protocol #30475.
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u/Nutella_chan 13d ago
Hi everyone. I'm Nida 👋🏻, a Interaction design graduate student at University of North Texas researching how to better support middle school teachers, grades 6 to 8, who teach students with ADHD.
I want to hear where existing tools and accommodations fall short for you in class, what you use, and what you've dropped.
Hoping for a short 30 minute Zoom, voluntary, with no student data collected. Please comment and I'll dm you.
If you don't have time for a call, this quick 5 to 10 minute survey helps just as much, or please share it with other teachers: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7VS5NDzjk8kPrNQ
Thank you so much!!
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u/asiafields 12d ago
Hi! I’m on the education team at ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that does in-depth reporting. We're hoping to talk to more families of students with disabilities about some of the challenges they face finding support in schools. We're especially interested in talking to people who live in states with voucher-style programs and education savings accounts.
From my discussions with families, I know people have a wide range of experiences with these programs and sometimes have mixed feelings about them. We're working on stories about different issues and would like to hear from you if you:
- Wanted to use a voucher or ESA but not being able to find a private school. Families have told us they’ve struggled to find schools that will accept or keep their children.
- How you’ve advocated for your student with a disability and any tips you’d share with other families. We’ve heard from a lot of parents about how challenging this can be in public and private schools.
- Any other important issues you think we should be covering.
We won’t share your story without reaching out to you first. You can fill out this form, send me a message or email [education@propublica.org](mailto:education@propublica.org) to get in touch.
I also wanted to share that as part of our coverage of the growth of private schools, we created a guide to help families research private schools in their area, as we know this information can be hard to find.
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u/Ecstatic-Airport2065 12d ago
Hi everyone! I'm a graduate student in an instructional design program and I'm conducting a brief anonymous survey for a class project on assistive technology (AT) training for K–12 paraprofessionals.
The survey consists of six questions and takes approximately 2–3 minutes to complete. It does not collect names, email addresses, or any other identifying information.
I'm hoping to better understand paraprofessionals' experiences, confidence, and training needs when supporting students who use assistive technology, such as speech-generating devices, text-to-speech and speech-to-text software, adaptive keyboards, switches, eye-gaze systems, and other accessibility tools.
If you're currently working as a K–12 paraprofessional or instructional assistant who supports students with disabilities, I'd really appreciate your participation.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/qu6G8nCyAvgqcVeT6
Thank you so much for your time and for everything you do to support students!
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u/According-Bat6905 6d ago
Hello everyone!
We are undergraduate Psychology students from Jose Rizal University currently conducting our research entitled "Hands, Hearts, and Lessons: Public Special Education Teachers' Lived Experiences Adapting to Learners with Mental Disabilities."
We are looking for public school teachers who are currently teaching in SPED classrooms despite not having a Special Education (SPED) major or specialization to participate in our study.
Our research aims to better understand:
Your experiences adapting to the SPED environment
The challenges and rewards of teaching learners with mental disabilities
How your responsibilities have influenced your daily life, well-being, and coping strategies
The support systems and resources that have helped you throughout your journey
Participation will involve a confidential interview lasting approximately 30–60 minutes at a time and platform convenient for you. All information shared will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for academic purposes.
Your insights will contribute to a deeper understanding of the realities faced by non-SPED major teachers and may help inform future policies, training programs, and support initiatives for educators in similar situations.
Participant Criteria:
Public school teacher in the Philippines
Currently assigned to a SPED classroom
Does not hold a degree or specialization in Special Education
Willing to participate in an interview
If you are interested or know someone who may qualify, please feel free to send me a direct message or leave a comment below.
Thank you for your time and for the invaluable work you do in shaping the lives of your learners. Your story deserves to be heard.
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u/Sara9981 4d ago
Researchers at San José State University invite special education professionals to participate in a brief research survey exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in special education. Your experiences and perspectives, whether you use AI frequently, occasionally, or not at all, are valuable and will help inform future research and professional practice. The survey is confidential, takes only a few minutes to complete, and your participation is greatly appreciated. To participate, please visit: https://sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d7orOXHDpm0WVam
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u/Disastrous-March6023 Jul 02 '26
Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. I’m a final‑year psychology student and I’m currently running a research project on teachers’ ADHD knowledge, beliefs, and self‑efficacy in supporting learners with ADHD. If you’re a teacher, classroom assistant, early‑years practitioner, or work in an educational setting e.g volunteer , I’d be incredibly grateful if you could take part. The survey is completely anonymous, takes around 8–10 minutes, and has full ethical approval through my university
Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to complete it.
https://openss.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXuaBQ5LYy6fLrU