Hello All, Please see the opportunity posted below. This is an excellent networking and research opportunity. Let us know if you are interested and we can help you with registration. Thank you, Juliet ________________________________ From: Betty Merchant Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 1:35 PM To: Juliet Ray Cc: Amaury Nora; Thelma Duffey; Norma Guerra; Belinda Flores; Mari Cortez; Bruce Barnett; Wan Xiang Yao Subject: Re: Invitation to Attend pre-Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) capacity building workshop Hi Juliet, Would you please post this to the COEHD Faculty? I've copied the department chairs on this memo, just to make sure they know about it and can assist in informing students and faculty who might be interested in pursuing this opportunity. Thanks! Betty From: David Splitek <david.splitek@militarychild.org<mailto:david.splitek@militarychild.org>> Date: Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:05 AM To: "BLW0017@auburn.edu<mailto:BLW0017@auburn.edu>" <............. Cc: Mary Keller <mary.keller@militarychild.org<mailto:mary.keller@militarychild.org>>, Michael Gravens <michael.gravens@militarychild.org<mailto:michael.gravens@militarychild.org>>, Mary Harrill-McClellan <MHarrill-McClellan@aacte.org<mailto:MHarrill-McClellan@aacte.org>>, Lydia Cotton <lydia.cotton@militarychild.org<mailto:lydia.cotton@militarychild.org>>, Stacey Smith <stacey.smith@militarychild.org<mailto:stacey.smith@militarychild.org>> Subject: Invitation to Attend pre-Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) capacity building workshop Dear Colleagues, 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<mailto: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 909 Mountain Lion Circle * Harker Heights, Texas 76548 Main: 254.953.1923 * Fax: 254.953.1925 * Mobile: 210.279.1183 www.MilitaryChild.org<http://www.militarychild.org/> * CFC # 10261 Support the MCEC through the CFC Campaign! Choose CFC #10261<http://www.opm.gov/cfc/>. Marathon Maniac #4692