The course sessions focus on designing rigorous research in education using single-case research methodologies that incorporate quantitative analyses to evaluate the efficacy ofeducation interventions.

The course will enable participants to:

• Describe principles underlying experimental single-case methodologies and their use in making causal inferences.
• Design education research using basic and advanced single-case methodologies.
• Define analysis steps for the integration of statistical analysis and visual analysis of single-case research.

Robert Horner, Ph.D.
University of Oregon

David Rindskopf, Ph.D.
The City University of New York

The National Center for Special Education Research, one of four Centers within the Institute of Education Sciences, is organizing and providing financial support for this Training Institute.

Optimal Solutions Group, LLC is working with the National Center for Special Education Research to provide support for the Training Institute.

Applicants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis according to the following criteria:

1. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D, Ed.D.) and experience conducting single-case research relevant to education.
2. Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status).
3. Applicants must (a) have demonstrated their ability to conduct independent research, (b) be currently employed in a setting in which conducting research relevant to education is part of their regular responsibilities, and (c) be able to demonstrate that they have a need for the knowledge and skills addressed in the Training Institute.
4. Applicants must have a solid understanding of statistical methods and be experienced in using personal computers and statistical computer packages. The Training Institute will include hands-on data analysis sessions. Participants are expected to know how to perform basic SPSS or SAS procedures, including running statistical analyses (e.g., frequency distributions, cross-tabulations, means, regression analyses).

The National Center for Special Education Research encourages women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The National Center for Special Education Research encourages applications from postdoctoral fellows, junior researchers, and senior researchers who would benefit from the knowledge and skills addressed in the Training Institute.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications given above will be rated ineligible.

If selected for participation, individuals who require accommodations for disabilities to participate in Training Institute should contact Kristen Lauer at least 30 days before the course begins.

The Training Institute will be offered April 15-16, 2008.

If you are interested in attending the Training Institute, please send the following information:

1. A copy of your resume or curriculum vitae. The curriculum vitae should include:
1. Your title/position at your institution or organization
2. Your academic/professional degree
3. Your citizenship status (citizen or permanent resident)
4. A list of currently funded research grants and the sources of funding
5. A list of publications and conference presentations
2. A 1- to 2-page statement describing your current research projects, how the Training Institute will move your program of research forward, and your experience with conducting data analyses using SPSS or SAS. Longer statements will not be considered. Requirement: The personal statement is limited to 2 single-spaced pages in 12-point font and must be attached as a MS Word document or as a PDF file.

Applications must be submitted via e-mail to: NCSERTrainingInstitute@optimalsolutionsgroup.com

All applications must be received no later than February 22, 2008 at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications given above will be rated ineligible. Candidates will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Accepted candidates will be notified by March 3, 2008, and they will be sent the Training Institute agenda and information about travel arrangements.

Dr. Kristen Lauer
National Center for Special Education Research
Institute of Education Sciences
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208
Telephone: 202-219-0377
E-mail: Kristen.Lauer@ed.gov

Dr. Erin Caffrey
National Center for Special Education Research
Institute of Education Sciences
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208
Telephone: 202 -219-2126
E-mail: Erin.Caffrey@ed.gov

Inquiries about E-mail Submission of the Single-Case Research Training Institute Application Materials:

Chonita Milner-Vaughn
Optimal Solutions Group, LLC
8100 Professional Place, Suite 312
Hyattsville, MD 20785
Telephone: 301-306-1170
E-mail: cmilner-vaughn@optimalsolutionsgroup.com
Submission E-mail: NCSERTrainingInstitute@optimalsolutionsgroup.com