Research & Service

Co-teaching in middle school mathematics classrooms
This special initiative is to provide professional development to a group of teachers who are providing services to students in inclusive environments. The effort hopes to improve the practice of co-teaching teams to directly impact students with mild disabilities.

Development of an Effective Training Model for Improving Knowledge and Skills of Teachers Working with Students with Disabilities in Beijing, China
The purpose of this project in year 1 is to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate an effective training model for improving the knowledge and skills of teachers who work with students with disabilities in China. The project in year 2 includes surveying and conducting focus groups of teachers and families in Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida and continuing to conduct partnership activities with Beijing Normal University and United Teachers College. Year 3 will provide additional professional development activities in Beijing, China and Orlando, Florida.

The "Learning Stream"
Focuses on the development of a process to create video for teacher education that impacts student learning in math, science and reading.
Lisa Dieker
Phone: 407-823-3885
ldieker@mail.ucf.edu

Project CENTRAL
The purpose of this project is to provide professional development, products, research, and resources to ensure quality outcomes for all students in Florida, including students with disabilities.
Mary Little
Phone: 407-823-3275
mlittle@mail.ucf.edu

Project STARS
Project STARS (Students, Teaching, Assessment, Recruitment, and Strategies) is designed as a triad of interaction and collaboration between a university, public schools, and families of children with special needs. STARS is a multifaceted educational project focused on Students, Teaching, Assessment, Recruitment, and Strategies through research, service, and partnership opportunities.

STAR
The Virtual STAR Classroom Simulator will provide dynamic interactive trainer tools that can trigger and direct the virtual class behavior, providing for the most appropriate situations for learning.
Lisa Dieker
Phone: 407-823-3885
ldieker@mail.ucf.edu

TATS – Technical Assistance Training System
Designed to develop a coordinated technical assistance and training system to respond to district needs for technical support in providing services to pre-kindergartners with disabilities and their families.
Lee Cross
Phone:407-823-5477
lcross@mail.ucf.edu

Toni Jennings Clinic
The goal of this project is to create an interdisciplinary partnership between doctoral students in mathematics, science, and exceptional education by providing tutoring services to middle and high school students in the Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Clinic.
Lisa Dieker
Phone: 407-823-3885
ldieker@mail.ucf.edu

Water's Journey through the Everglades
Water's Journey through the Everglades uses emerging augmented reality technology and dynamic real-world data to allow learners to extend the breadth, depth, and appeal of informal science exhibit experiences in the new EcoDiscovery Wing at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Lisa Dieker
Phone: 407-823-3885
ldieker@mail.ucf.edu