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Danielle A. Waterfield
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Current Special Education Ph.D. candidate at the University of Virginia, former 3-6 SpEd teacher & K-8 Admin | artificial intelligence, tech, inclusion, equity, teacher prep/development, & policy in Special Ed
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Was so happy to work with my friend Nate on this needed paper describing the effectiveness of an #edtech #intervention that has been used a lot in research & practice! #newpubalert #newpub #edresearch #caps #contentacquisitionpodcast #vocabulary #vocab journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Content Acquisition Podcasts: A Meta-Analysis - Nathan P. Welker, Danielle A. Waterfield, Suzanne McClain, Francis Corr, Jesse I. Fleming, Lysandra Cook, William J. Ther...
Content Acquisition Podcasts (CAPs) are multimedia-based instructional tools designed to support K-12 students and educators. This meta-analysis synthesized fin...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Honored to be included in this list! Thanks so much, @edutopia.org! Grateful to my co-authors for conducting this study with me and for the work it’s pushed us to do.
edutopia.org Edutopia @edutopia.org · 16d
Our annual research roundup is here!

Here are 10 takeaways from this year’s must-read education studies—from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom. 🧠✍️

#EdResearch #EduSky
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Headed to #TED2025 in KC next week? Come see us!
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Coming to TED? Come see the TED Policy Committee at our events! Thinking about joining the Policy Committee? Come to our meeting on Wednesday, 11/12 at 3pm in the Penn Valley room to see what we're up to! See you in KC 💚 #TED2025
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Share your stories (written or recorded) here:
bit.ly/TED_IDEA50 #IDEA50 #IDEA #specialed #specialeducation #edadvocacy #disability
September 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Are you a #specialeducation #teacher interested in #AI? Consider participating in my #dissertation - #study only a few spots left! Take the eligibility survey at bit.ly/3GaAvdx to see if you’re able (takes less than 5 min to complete!) #sped #spedteacher #disability #specialeducationteacher #school
dawaterfield.bsky.social Danielle A. Waterfield @dawaterfield.bsky.social · Jun 24
Recruiting participants for my dissertation. Please share! Link to eligibility survey: bit.ly/3GaAvdx
Flyer titled “Research Participants Needed!” The flyer invites experienced special education teachers in the U.S. to participate in a study about the perceived quality and usability of materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) for use in special education settings. What? The study involves a survey, sharing instructional materials, participating in a Zoom focus group, and possibly attending a generative AI workshop. Participants will receive gift cards as compensation. Who? Eligible participants must: • Be experienced special education teachers in the U.S. • Hold a special education teaching license or certificate. • Currently or previously teach grades 5–8. • Be familiar with science standards. • Be at least 18 years old. How to Participate: Interested individuals are directed to fill out a survey at http://bit.ly/3GaAvdx and can email the Principal Investigator, Danielle Waterfield, at dla9ck@virginia.edu with questions. At the bottom, it lists the IRB: UVA School of Education and Human Development IRB-SBS Protocol #7623. The flyer is decorated with a gradient blue-to-orange background, icons of gears, a globe, and a cartoon illustration of a person using a laptop labeled “AI.”
August 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Multiple trusted sources are reporting that #OSEP may be preparing to cancel hundreds of #IDEA Part D #grants. @ted-cec.bsky.social is hosting an urgent meeting Monday, 8/11 at 1PM ET to discuss the situation & next steps. Register to attend at the first link in our Linktree (in bio).
Alt Text: Graphic with a green background and geometric designs features a megaphone in the lower left corner and text in a white speech bubble that reads: “URGENT CALL TO ACTION” IDEA Part D grantees: Urgent funding threats are emerging, especially for DEI-related projects and national TA centers — confirm your status and help us coordinate next steps. Join TED’s emergency Zoom meeting Monday 8/11 at 1PM ET to discuss what’s at stake and how we respond. At the bottom right is the logo of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of the Council for Exceptional Children.
August 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Recruiting participants for my dissertation. Please share! Link to eligibility survey: bit.ly/3GaAvdx
Flyer titled “Research Participants Needed!” The flyer invites experienced special education teachers in the U.S. to participate in a study about the perceived quality and usability of materials generated by artificial intelligence (AI) for use in special education settings. What? The study involves a survey, sharing instructional materials, participating in a Zoom focus group, and possibly attending a generative AI workshop. Participants will receive gift cards as compensation. Who? Eligible participants must: • Be experienced special education teachers in the U.S. • Hold a special education teaching license or certificate. • Currently or previously teach grades 5–8. • Be familiar with science standards. • Be at least 18 years old. How to Participate: Interested individuals are directed to fill out a survey at http://bit.ly/3GaAvdx and can email the Principal Investigator, Danielle Waterfield, at dla9ck@virginia.edu with questions. At the bottom, it lists the IRB: UVA School of Education and Human Development IRB-SBS Protocol #7623. The flyer is decorated with a gradient blue-to-orange background, icons of gears, a globe, and a cartoon illustration of a person using a laptop labeled “AI.”
June 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Really enjoyed getting to speak on my recent article in this podcast episode! Give it a listen and read the open access special issue if you’d like.
cec-ted-policy.bsky.social Policy Committee of Teacher Education Division @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social · Jun 9
The latest episode of the TED and CEC Collaboration podcast features members of the TED Policy Committee in a panel discussing their articles from the recent JOSEP special issue on #specialeducation advocacy and policy. Link to Spotify channel in our Linktree (in bio). #edpolicy #edadvocacy
Podcast promotional graphic with a green background and repeated text reading “NEW EPISODE” in light green. In the center, a rounded square resembling a podcast player displays the cover art for “The TED & CEC Collaboration Podcast.” The logo features a megaphone and the words “Policy, Advocacy, & Action” around it, with the subtitle “Empowering and amplifying the voices of educators.” Logos for TED (Teacher Education Division) and the Council for Exceptional Children appear at the bottom. Below the podcast art, text reads: “JOSEP Special Issue featuring issue lead authors.” Playback icons such as shuffle, rewind, play, forward, and share are also displayed.
June 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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New #pub with some great folks! Spoiler alert: #teachers who got our #multimedia #pd yielded better #student #outcomes for both students with and without #disabilities. Read here: journals.sagepub.com/eprint/HZZJW... #swd #vocabulary @mjkphd.bsky.social @rkunemund.bsky.social @jamietday.bsky.social
Impacting Student Vocabulary Outcomes Through Multimedia Professional Development - Rachel L. Kunemund, Jamie Day, Olivia F. Coleman, Kristen Granger, Danielle Waterfield, Suzanne McClain, Sean D. McD...
As students enter upper elementary and middle school, content area vocabulary terms become more prevalent and complex. While some students can learn terms from ...
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June 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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UVA SPED Ph.D. Students ➡️ UVA SPED Ph.D. Candidates ✨ Big congrats to my cohort since we all successfully defended our dissertation proposals in the last month. Suzanne, Nate, & Francis are some of the best humans & I’m so grateful for them! See you when we’ve finished our dissertations in ~9 mo.
June 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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I was grateful to co-author two of the papers in this issue! Access it here: openjournals.bsu.edu/JOSEP/issue/...
May 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Are you a TED member & doctoral #student (or do you know one) looking to get more involved in special education #policy and #advocacy? Consider applying to be a 2025-2026 TED Policy Fellow! Applications are due by midnight EST on 6/1/25. Link to the app can be found in our Linktree (in bio). #sped
Alt text: A green and cream-toned illustrated flyer announces the 2025–2026 TED Policy Fellows program. At the top, bold text reads “25–26 TED Policy Fellows.” Below, a green speech bubble states “Apps due 6/1/25!” The flyer features a cartoon woman holding papers, with a text box next to her that reads: “Complete the prompts and upload your CV and advisor’s letter of recommendation in the Google Form.” Icons of a government building, shaking hands, and a clipboard appear nearby. At the bottom, it says “APPLY NOW” with a link: “linktr.ee/cec_ted_policy.”
May 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Are you a graduate student (or do you know one) looking to get more involved in special education advocacy? Consider applying to be a TED Policy Fellow! Current fellows are hosting an info session on Monday, 5/12/25 at 2pm EST. Registration link for the info session is in our Linktree (in bio).
Flyer for the “25–26 TED Policy Fellows Interest Meeting.” It invites individuals interested in becoming a TED Policy Fellow to learn about the fellowship from the 24–25 fellows and ask questions. The meeting is scheduled for May 12th, 2025, at 2 PM EST on Zoom. Registration is required, with the link provided in their Linktree. The flyer features an illustration of a person using a computer, which displays a screen with icons representing a speaker and audience. Social media handles @cec_ted_policy and @cec-ted-policy.bsky.social are listed at the top right. The design uses green tones and a clean, modern layout.
May 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Successfully defended my proposal this morning! I’m now a #PhDCandidate, moving forward with my #dissertation, & am in early stages of the #jobsearch. Celebrating with my two favorite guys tonight, & have a lot of gratitude for all who have supported me. Looking forward to the rest of this journey!
May 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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The TED Policy Committee’s webinar and workshop series, Advocacy in Action, will have our second session on Tuesday, 4/1 at 1:30pm EST. See the photo for our agenda and our wonderful line up of speakers. TED members, register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order for dismantling the Department of Education. What does this mean for #specialeducation? What happens to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? Watch and share this video to learn more. #IDEA #education #teacher #disability #school #ED
March 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Our next Expert Q&A in our Job Search Series is next week on Wednesday, 3/26 at 8pm EST. We will be joined by the wonderful Dr. @ofudgec.bsky.social from UCF to chat about giving a job talk and participating in an on-campus interview. Join us on 3/26 via this Zoom link: ufl.zoom.us/j/5924242947...
March 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Come see me this morning! #CEC2025
March 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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If you’re at CEC today come see my talk in the AI Data Blitz session from 2:15-3:15! Room 315. #CEC2025 #AI #IEP
March 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Come see me and some other great folks from our Committee!
March 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Are you ready for #CEC2025? Come hang out with us! Check the flyers below for our events. @tedcec.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Happening tomorrow with Dr. Kait Brennan, @lmasonwms.bsky.social, @dawaterfield.bsky.social, & Alison Kearley. See you there, TED Members!
lizbettini.bsky.social Liz Bettini @lizbettini.bsky.social · Mar 4
Register for TED CEC's Advocacy in Action webinar, tomorrow afternoon!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 4, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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New pub alert - excited to share my first first author empirical paper is now published!!! We examined the #quality of #IEPgoals written by #sped #teachers with & without #ChatGPT, & also did teacher #interviews for thoughts on #AI: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #specialeducation #IEP #edtech
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March 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Join us in Baltimore - 2 weeks from today. This reception is open to anyone at #CEC2025!
February 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM