The MCEC has secured some funding to cover travel costs and registration fees of young scholars and early researchers interested in building the field of researching and supporting military-connected children and parents.  This is an excellent and unique opportunity for learning, networking, and collaboration.

Registration is handled by the Society for Research on Adolescence at http://www.s-r-a.org/Registration, but inquiries about potential funding support may be sent to copy Lydia Cotton Lydia.cotton@militarychild.org

Topics to be discussed:

·         The current knowledge base about military children and families including the Future of Children (2013) volume on “Military Children and Families.”

·         Discussion on what we currently do not know about military children and families

·         Policies and Programs for Military Children and Families

·         What Constitutes Evidence-Based Practice? The Use of Complex Models

·         Discussion on examples of program evaluation

·         Practical Advice about Research

·         Examples of Current Research

·         What Can We Learn from Military-Connected Children and Youth? (research-to-practice)

·         Break-Out Groups: Ideas for new research-application links (guided questions)

·         Ideas for New Research Ideas, Funding Opportunities, and Collaboration

We hope that this opportunity fits your research interests and look forward to seeing you in Austin in March.

Sincerely,

David Splitek, Ph.D.

Project Manager for Higher Education Initiatives

Military Child Education Coalition
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