Aletheia Society’s goal is to promote rigor and openness in special education research and, in turn, improve services for children with or at an increased likelihood for disabilities.
Our Initiatives
Research in Special Education (RiSE)
RiSE, our all-open-access journal, launches Spring 2024. No author fees, no paywalls – all articles freely accessible to everyone, thanks to the Society and University of Virginia Libraries’ support.
UnConferences & Working Groups
Our dynamic community engages in participant-led unconferences and workshops. Collaborate, learn, and foster innovation in special education research together.
Professional Development
Collaborating with our members, we will provide professional development to schools and teachers on evidence-based practices that promote educational excellence, ensuring impactful student growth and success.
Special Education Research Accelerator (SERA)
Collaborate with fellow members to conduct meaningful research in special education. SERA is our platform for conducting crowdsourced studies.
Evidence in Advocacy
We are committed to advocacy rooted in rigorous research evidence. We believe the most effective advocacy is guided by data and insights that inform policy and practice in special education and related fields.
News
Call for Submissions for a Special Series for RiSE
Open Science Practices and the Early Career Researcher: A Push to Advance Special Education Research Research in Special Education (RiSE) is a Diamond Open Access journal promoting rigorous and high-quality scholarship that enhances the educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We aim to address the challenges of traditional journals by embracing open science principles, including…
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Statement of Support for Scientific Integrity
As senior scholars in the field of special education, we are alarmed by recent federal actions that threaten the integrity of education research including: Censorship of Research: Federal agencies are requiring researchers to redact published research and censor current findings. Rejection of Grant Proposals Based on Terminology: Funding agencies are rejecting proposed projects, not based…
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Response to NCTM and CEC Position Statement on Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities
A position statement from two national organizations (NCTM [National Council of Teachers of Mathematics] and CEC [Council for Exceptional Children]) focused on the teaching of mathematics to all students with disabilities is timely. Given the strong research base in special education about mathematics, the focus in CEC teacher preparation standards about the use of research-validated…
