Strategic Goals: Applied Research

Objectives:
	Submit at least 2 proposals per year, obtain at least 1 per year This rate of proposal submission and success is set as an average across the three years of the strategic plan.
	Hire two-year post-doctoral fellow to begin in 05-06 Post-doctoral fellows will enhance the Center by conducting their own research related to existing projects in the Center, support ongoing research efforts within the Center, and engage in grant writing.
	Hire a full-time Research Scientist position to begin in 07 -08 This position should be an outgrowth of the success of the post-doctoral fellow.

Description:

The CPRP focuses on securing research projects that emphasize bringing research findings from the field and moving them into effective practice with evaluation of outcomes. The projects secured by the CPRP faculty focus on individuals who have identified areas of disability or are considered at-risk for developing disabilities.

For example, two research projects in the Center are examining the most effective intervention strategies for improving behavioral and academic outcomes for students with behavior disorders. One project focuses on understanding effective, scientifically-based interventions in educating students who present severe challenges to the schools. The other project is focused on examining those factors within schools that enhance or diminish the use of positive behavioral support for students with disabilities and to examine the quality-of-life outcomes of functional assessment-based support plans.

Conduct rigorous, empirical research focused on understanding the practical impact of effective practices for individuals with academic and behavior problems. Research conducted through the Center will emphasize individuals who have or are at-risk for disabilities

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