Join EDC at AERA 2018 (April 13–17)
More than two dozen EDC experts will participate in the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. This year’s meeting is being held in New York City, April 13–17.
AERA highlights innovative research in a wide array of areas—from early childhood to higher education—that often shape education policy and practice. EDC staff will present original research findings on a variety of topics, including:
- Out-of-school programs
- Early childhood education
- Discipline and violence in schools
- Teacher professional development
- Pre-school science learning
Following is the full list of EDC sessions.
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EDC Staff |
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Friday, April 13 |
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12–1:30 p.m. |
The Unique Challenges of Conducting Evaluations of Out-of-School-Time Programs: Lessons Learned from the Field |
Jamie Arntson |
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12–1:30 p.m. |
Selecting Metrics to Assess the Impact of OST Programs: Balancing Practitioner Goals with Funder Expectations |
Erin Stafford |
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2:15–3:45 p.m. |
Leveraging the Outdoors as an Informal Learning Environment to Bridge Gaps in Formal Science Instruction |
Marion Goldstein |
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Saturday, April 14 |
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2:15–3:45 p.m. |
The Role of Parent Involvement in Academic and Social-Behavioral Functioning in Elementary School Settings | Kyle DeMeo Cook |
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4:05–5:35 p.m. |
Approaches for Conducting Middle School Science Fairs: A Landscape Study |
Erica Fields, Abigail Jurist Levy, Leana Nordstrom |
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4:05–5:35 p.m. |
Navigating Professional Life After a PhD: Exploring Diverse Career Pathways, Possibilities, and Opportunities |
Christina Bonney |
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4:05–6:05 p.m. |
Partnering with Professional Associations to Improve Relevance and Impact of Research |
Pam Buffington |
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Sunday, April 15 |
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8:15–9:45 a.m. |
Learning through an Arts-Integration Program: The Side x Side Program Evaluation |
Ashley Lewis Presser |
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10:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m. |
Data Utilization to Improve Practice in Early Childhood Education Programs Using a Real-Time Data Dashboard |
Gary Resnick, Adele Cruz |
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10:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m. |
Interrogating Policies and Practices Related to Discipline and Violence in Schools |
Carrie Parker |
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Monday, April 16 |
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8:15–9:45 a.m. |
School Effectiveness and School Improvement SIG Roundtables |
Eliza Fabillar |
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8:15–9:45 a.m. |
Teacher Professional Development: Impact on Teacher Practices and Student Learning |
Amy Busey, Catherine McCulloch |
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8:15–9:45 a.m. |
Visual Access to Mathematics: A Blended Professional Development Course for Teachers of English Learners |
Pam Buffington |
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12:25–1:55 p.m. |
Findings from Iterative Development and a Randomized Controlled Trial to Examine Preschool Science Learning |
Marion Goldstein, Ashley Lewis Presser, Regan Calabro Vidiksis |
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12:25–1:55 p.m. |
Using Media to Foster Early Science Learning in the Home |
Megan Silander, Michelle Cerrone, Leslie Cuellar |
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12:25–1:55 p.m. |
The Role of Mediation in Ready To Learn Children’s Media Research: 2008–2017 |
Shelley Pasnik |
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4:05–5:35 p.m. |
Relationships and Partnerships in Early Childhood Settings |
Kyle DeMeo Cook |
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4:05–5:35 p.m. |
Summer Learning, STEM, and Expanding the School Day: Strategies for Supporting Academic Achievement in Out-of-School Time |
Megan Silander |
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Tuesday, April 17 |
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10:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m. |
Drawing on the Power of Networks for School Improvement |
Megan Silander |