School-University Partnership Research SIG 79
School-University Partnership Research SIG 79
 
SIG Purpose
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The purpose of the School-University Partnership Research SIG (SUPR SIG) is to provide individuals engaged in research about School-University Partners with a forum for discussion and a space for mutual support.  The SUPR SIG encourages thoughtful and rigorous research which emanates from a variety of theoretical perspectives and utilizes many different investigative approaches and methods, while remaining faithful to the core principles of the SUP movement influenced by the Holmes group in the 1980’s (Holmes Group, 1986, 1990), the National Network for Educational Renewal, and the Research Practice Partnership movement.  The SUPR SIG facilitates and encourages opportunities for inquiry, reflection, critique and collaboration among school-university partnerships representing all levels of the educational process and from all types of institutions and settings committed to improving PK-12 and Higher Education Educator Development.

 
 
Message from SIG Chair
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Message from the SIG Chair/Board

Dear Colleagues,

Greetings from the School-University Partnership Research SIG!  Welcome to our research community, a hub that celebrates the confluence of schools and universities who are committed to collaborating to improving PK-12 and Higher Education Educator Preparation.

Our steadfast belief in the power of partnership stems from the undeniable evidence we've gathered over the years – collaboration not only elevates individual institutions but also paves the way for systemic advancements in  education.  Our collaborative endeavors are committed to:

  1. Knowledge Integration: Combining the academic rigor of universities with the practical insights of schools allows for a holistic knowledge exchange, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
  2. Strengthening Education Preparation and Development: This partnership affords educators an invaluable blend of research-based learning and application/experience, forging educators who are both knowledgeable and adaptable.
  3. Enhancing PK-12 Students: By intertwining university and schools/district resources while focusing on research, we strengthen learning and foster growth.
  4. Mutual Resource Enhancement: Joint ventures unlock funding opportunities, research projects, and shared resources that are not available to institutions operating in isolation.

Recognizing the multitude of ways in which schools and universities can interact, we invite your school-university partnership to join in our work. Whether it's research related to a Professional Development School or Research Practice Partnership initiative, a collaborative curriculum development project, or a Community School outreach activity, we welcome you to our research community and we look forward to identifying synergy.  

Our quest is to contribute to reshaping the educational partnership landscape by contributing to the research base through our AERA SIG work, our SIGs partnerships with other organizations, and collaborative writing/grant initiatives. One example of this collaboration is the soon to be published Handbook of School-University Partnerships which will be published by Cambridge Press. This handbook shares the current landscape of research on schools and universities.

I warmly invite you to explore, engage, and co-create with us. Let’s chart a path of transformative change, by using our research efforts to capture the benefits that emerge from the best that both schools and universities have to offer.

We have an important  journey ahead!

Warm regards,

Diane


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Who We Are
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SIG Offficers

Chair (2023-24)
Diane Yendol-Hoppey
College of Education & Human Services
University of North Florida
Diane.Yendol-Hoppey@unf.edu

Past Chair (2023-2024)
Melissa Baker
College of Education
University of South Carolina
mbaker@sc.edu

Chair Elect (2023-2024)
Susan Ogletree
College of Education & Human Development
Georgia State University
sogletree1@gsu.edu

Secretary/Treasurer (2023-2024)
Morgan Faison
College of Education 
University of Georgia 
mfaison@uga.edu

Program Chair (2022-2025)
Cathy Anne Roseberg Brant
College of Education 
Rowan University
brantc@rowan.edu

*Program Chair is a three year one-time term that overlaps with the new program chair.  

Committees

The SIG has two on-going committees:  the Awards Committee and the Graduate Student Seminar Committee.  Additional committees or task forces are convened on an as  needed basis.  For more information about current committees and the opportunity to serve, please contact the Chair.


Structure & Government 

The operations of the SIG are governed by a set of by-laws which were revised by the executive committee, with input from the membership, in 2019-2020, and ratified by a vote of the membership. the by-laws are linked here. learn more

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Awards
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Professional Development School (PDS) Research Dissertation Scholar Award

Sponsored by the PDS Research SIG of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Purpose:
To encourage dissertation research in P-12 educational settings on important problems of practice, professional development, and student outcomes in PDS settings. To provide support to doctoral student researchers who have or are conducting dissertation research on some aspect of PDS efforts. The winner of this award will be introduced to the AERA PDS Research SIG community and will share her/his research at the SIG’s business meeting at the upcoming AERA Annual Meeting, and, if her/his proposal has also been accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting, in a separately scheduled session that will be advertised to the PDS Research SIG membership.

Who may apply?
Doctoral students who are engaged in dissertation research that focuses on PDS issues may apply for this award. The applicant must be involved with the PDS-focused research/inquiry project from the inception to the presentation of the findings. At the time of the annual conference, the applicant must not be more than one year past the date of receipt of his/her doctoral degree.  Applicants who have not yet graduated are also eligible to apply if data collection and analysis stages of the dissertation work is completed so that there are results to share.  If accepted, the awardee is expected to attend AERA, and to present the research at the PDS Research SIG business meeting and, if a proposal has been accepted for presentation at the 2020 AERA Annual Meeting, in a separately scheduled session. The applicant must be a member of the PDS Research SIG.

Selection Criteria:
Successful applications clearly (a) demonstrate the potential to make a contribution to the scholarship surrounding professional development schools work, (b) represent scholarship/research situated in a PDS setting that is at any stage of development, and (c) demonstrate the potential for building the foundation of a sustained program of research and inquiry on PDS efforts. All applications will be reviewed by the PDS Research SIG Awards Committee.

Application:
To apply for the Professional Development School Research Dissertation Scholar Award, send a description of your research that addresses the three criteria above. The application narrative may not exceed 2000 words. Include the applicant’s name, affiliation, and contact information. Also include a letter of support from the applicant’s dissertation sponsor or committee chair and the applicant’s CV.

Deadline:
All applications must be received by January 15, 2024. Submit your application electronically to Susan Ogletree .

 

Claudia A. Balach
Teacher Researcher Award
PDS Research SIG of AERA

Purpose
To encourage collaborative research in P-12 schools between P-12 faculty and administration and college/university faculty and administration on important challenges of practice, professional development, and student outcomes. To provide support to P-12 researcher(s) who will be introduced to the AERA PDS Research SIG community and might present their research at the upcoming Annual Meeting of AERA.

Who May Apply?
P-12 teacher(s) and administrator(s) may apply for this award, in conjunction with their college/university colleagues. The P-12 applicant(s) must be involved with the research/inquiry project from the inception to the presentation of the findings. If accepted, at least one member of the research project must attend the next AERA Annual Meeting and the PDS Research SIG’s Business Meeting to receive the award. All other members are encouraged to attend the next AERA Annual Meeting and the PDS Research SIG’s Business Meeting. At least one member of the collaborative research project must be an AERA PDSR SIG member.

Selection Criteria
Successful applications will clearly demonstrate adherence to the three criteria: (a) significant contributions to the research by both the P-12 and college/university collaborators, (b) investigation of issue(s) that impact student outcomes and/or teacher professional development, and (c) an ongoing interest in teachers as researchers. All applications will be reviewed by the PDS Research SIG Awards Committee.

Application
To apply for the Claudia A. Balach Teacher Researcher Award, complete the attached application and send a description of your research that addresses the three criteria above. The application narrative may not exceed 2000 words. Include the names, affiliations, and contact information for all researchers/authors.

Deadline
All applications must be received by January 15, 2024

Submit your applications electronically to Susan Ogletree

Please NOTE
This is a separate submission from the regular online AERA proposal submissions process and portal. If applicants hope to present their studies at the AERA Annual Meeting, proposals for these studies must be submitted through the regular online AERA submissions process following the published AERA guidelines and Annual Meeting submission deadline.

 

Application for the Claudia A. Balach Teacher Researcher Award

Sponsored by the PDS Research SIG of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)


Title of Submission _________________________________________________________

Corresponding Researcher/Author ______________________________________________

Affiliation _______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________

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Email Address ____________________________________________________________
 

List full names of all coauthors or researchers and their institutional affiliations:

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Role:  College/University faculty or administrator, P-12 school administrator, teacher, intern, other

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Attach a narrative description of the research (not to exceed 2000 words) that clearly addresses the three criteria: (a) significant contributions to the research by both the P-12 and college/university collaborators, (b) investigation of issue(s) that impact student outcomes and/or teacher professional development, and (c) an ongoing interest in teachers as researchers.

All applications for the Claudia A. Balach Award must be received electronically

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January 15, 2024.

Submit your application to sogletree1@gsu.edu

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