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
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…
Introducing RiSE: A New Open Access Journal for Advancing Special Education Research
The Aletheia Society is proud to announce the launch of RiSE (Research in Special Education), a groundbreaking Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to advancing opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. This initiative is led by founding co-editors Bryan Cook and Bill Therrien, who bring extensive expertise and leadership in special education research. RiSE is firmly rooted in…
Welcome to the Aletheia Society’s New Website: Your Hub for Democratizing Special Education Research
Welcome to the Aletheia Society’s new website, designed to serve as a centralized hub for our membership-based organization that is committed to democratizing special education research. Our online platform brings our mission of fostering research openness, rigor, and transparency to life, creating a collaborative space for a diverse array of stakeholders—from researchers to K-12 school…
