Special Education
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VUCast: World Class Talent
This Week on VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast: How a world class musical talent is teaching in a global way. How the promise of discovery is changing a family’s life Who does rockstar runningback Zac Stacy consider his inspiration for life? [vucastblurb]… Read MoreDec 17, 2012
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New special education grants support transition research, practice and policy
Two new grants highlight Vanderbilt University’s growing role in the design and evaluation of transition services for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disability. Read MoreOct 26, 2012
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U.S. Department of Education grant aids work in special education
A grant from the U.S. Department of Education will continue to fund the development of coursework and teacher training materials for students with disabilities. Read MoreOct 2, 2012
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Minds wide open: Neuroscience at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University has emerged as one of the nation’s leading academic centers in neuroscience. Read MoreApr 6, 2012
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Study reveals effects of different teaching styles on learning new words
A new study on novel word learning uncovered clues on reading and plasticity in the brain that could determine interventions for children who struggle with reading. Read MoreApr 4, 2012
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New tool to i.d. support needed by children with intellectual disabilities
Determining what children with intellectual disabilities need to thrive by building on their strengths and interests is the aim of a new federally funded project in the Department of Special Education. Read MoreJul 28, 2011
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Vanderbilt Peabody education experts available for back-to-school stories
Education experts from the Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are available for back-to-school interviews. Read MoreJul 22, 2011
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Understanding causes of mortality among infants with Down syndrome
A new study finds higher infant mortality rates among babies with Down syndrome, offering insights into a variety of health issues among children with Down syndrome. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Latest research on key education policies to be presented April 8-12
Matthew Springer, director of the National Center on Performance Incentives, is one of the Peabody researchers who will be presenting new research at the American Educational Research Association Conference in New Orleans April 8-12. (Anne Rayner / Vanderbilt) The latest research on the nation’s key education issues, from incentive pay… Read MoreApr 8, 2011
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Preparing teachers for diversity
Research from Peabody College faculty members Donna Ford and Rich Milner is featured in the latest volume released by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Read MoreApr 5, 2011
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Brain imaging may hold clues to help children improve grammar
Researchers have for the first time successfully used brain imaging to predict how children will respond to programs that help them improve their grammar. Read MoreMar 11, 2011