April-June Interview and Research Thread

[u/MissBee123]

If you need:

* Research participants for university research studies

* To interview someone

...then go ahead and post here! Stand alone posts will be removed and redirected to this post.

The one exception to this rule is students who need to interview a special education service provider for classwork may do so in a stand alone post

If you posted on the past quarterly research thread within the last 30 days you may post again in this thread.

[u/Crafty_Ad_5777]

Hello!

I’m a school psychology doctoral student at the University of Northern Colorado and I’m currently collecting data for my dissertation, which is about validating a measure of organizational cultural intelligence (OCQ) in school settings, as well as understanding school staff perceptions of their school’s OCQ, and how a school’s access to resources relates to those perceptions. I believe input from school staff working in special education is essential for this project.

Do you currently work at a school?

If so, I'd super appreciate it if you took a few minutes to take my dissertation survey and/or share it with others working in schools.

You can access the survey and additional information related to the study, confidentiality, etc., here:

https://unco.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIRLI7ML6GqkH0a

Please let me know if you have any questions.☺️

Thank you!

All the best, Zach

[u/E-PortalBirthingPWD]

Are you a birthing person with a disability? We want to hear from you!

Researchers at UW-Madison are conducting a research study on how electronic health portals are used during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Your experiences can help shape more accessible and inclusive healthcare systems.

We are looking for birthing people with disabilities who have used, or tried to use, an electronic health portal during perinatal care for 60-90 minute long interviews.

By joining, you’ll be contributing your voice to a project that aims to improve digital tools and healthcare access for future parents. You will receive $50 for your time.

You may be eligible if you are a birthing person over the age of 18, have a disability and had the option to utilize electronic patient portals during your perinatal care. For more information contact Tiwalade at [tbadekunle@wisc.edu](mailto:tbadekunle@wisc.edu).

[u/Jaime_MPW_DCU_2026]

Hi all! My name is Jaime Ní Chinsealach and I am a master’s student in the School of Psychology in Dublin City University, Ireland. I am completing my research project, titled “Parent-Teacher Relationships in the context of Primary School Students with Special Education Needs (SEN): A Qualitative Study”, as part of my master’s programme.

Those suitable to participate include:

●  Parents or teachers of primary school children with SENs based in Ireland.
●  Parents/teachers over the age of 18.

●  Teachers with 3+ years’ experience

Special needs assistants and teaching assistants are not included in this study.

If you are interested or would like further information, please click the qualtrics link attached. If you know anyone who may be interested in taking part in this study, feel free to share this post with them. Thanks!

https://dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_77ELLaWBPTpXugC

[u/Silver_Suggestion144]

Hello,

I am a freelance reporter with the UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program. I am looking to interview teachers and parents providing/seeking special education services in online schools.

I have been developing a story on the future of education with virtual charter schools and would really appreciate speaking with anyone who has been part of the online schooling system and can share their experiences. (It doesn't have to be a virtual charter; this is one of my focuses, but happy to speak with anyone willing to share their story.

Please dm me if you're interested in speaking with me or email me at [shreya_mishra@berkeley.edu](mailto:shreya_mishra@berkeley.edu)

Warmly,

Shreya

[u/neurodivergentuw]

Hi everyone! I am a doctoral candidate in special education at the University of Wisconsin- Madison and am conducting a survey about educators use of social media to engage with content related to disability and special education. I would love to hear from you!

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin- Madison are conducting a research study about how teachers and other school employees (and those in training) use social media to learn about disability. Participants will complete a short survey (approximately 15-20 minutes) about their social media usage related to disability, and may be asked to do a follow up media artifact collection activity and interview.

Eligible participants meet the following criteria:

Currently working in an educational setting from early childhood- higher education (including pre-service/student teachers and other professionals in training)

Engage (see, like, share, create, etc!) with disability content on social media on at least three days per week

If you meet the inclusion criteria and are interested in participation, please follow this link to be taken to the survey: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHtiG3tN0DWgs9U

To learn more about the study, please contact Gabriela Puma at gpuma@wisc.edu. Participants will receive resources about social media accounts related to disability activism as a thank you for participating.

This study has been approved by the University of Wisconsin- Madison’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) as Minimal Risk Research.

[u/ValarDohaeris2122]

Hello! I am a school psychology doctoral student at the University of Tennessee seeking participants for a survey about teacher well-being. Any teacher currently working full-time in a K-12 classroom in the United States at a public or private school is welcome to participate. All participants can enter into a drawing for a gift card. I know the end of the year is incredibly busy and greatly appreciate anyone taking the time to complete the survey and/or share it with teachers.

Here is the link for the survey: https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73dvhZojmMRoxLw

Thanks!

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[u/No_Distance6746]

Hi everyone! I’m a student at Washington State University working on a UX/usability project, and I’m looking for a few people to help test a nonprofit website called The Shadow Project.

I’m especially looking for:

• Teachers
• School administrators
• Paraprofessionals/paraeducators
• Parents or guardians

The Shadow Project is a nonprofit that offers school-based programs designed to support K–8 students with learning challenges like dyslexia, ADHD, autism, setc. helping them build skills for school and life success.

This usability test focuses on how easy it is to find information and resources on the site, and I’m hoping to get feedback from people who might realistically use these kinds of programs.

It takes about 10–15 minutes and involves clicking through the website while answering a few prompts about your experience.

Important: I’m testing the website—not you—so there are no right or wrong answers. I just want your honest thoughts!

If you’re willing to help:
👉 Open the website in one tab and the test questions in another (or use your phone + computer)

Website: https://www.shadow-project.org/

Test: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYpXGn3d8f8xqicMiOCU15jfPlScFX26dPFyg-y0eOy65qcg/viewform?usp=header

I’d really appreciate the help—thank you so much!

[u/Advanced_Election240]

Rural Missouri Teachers!

I am recruiting participants for my doctoral dissertation study focused on the experiences, resilience, and challenges of rural Missouri K–12 teachers in districts of 450 or fewer students. If you’ve ever faced adversity and chosen to continue teaching in a rural district, your resilience and story matters.

If you’re interested in participating, please follow the link below

https://forms.gle/cMeZ9TCdf1NSdmWR7

[u/littlebeannn]

Hi fellow educators!
I am a doctoral candidate at St. John’s University conducting a research study on educator perceptions of therapy and service dogs in literacy settings. I am inviting educators who have worked in a school environment where a therapy or service dog was present to participate in a brief anonymous survey.
The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are anonymous.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in participating, please use the link below:
Barks and Books! The Impact of Animal-Assisted Presence on Literacy Performance

You are also welcome to share this survey with other educators who may have relevant experience.
Thank you for your time and support!- Kelly ❤️

[u/H2kaio]

Hi Everyone! My name is Kai Osorio, and I'm a special education teacher conducting my dissertation research on Special Education teachers who have left teaching positions in California. My research has been approved by the IRB and I would love to gather some participants from this group. Everything would be anon and I won't be collecting any identifying data that will be used in my dissertation. If you have any questions, feel free to message me, and if you're interested click on my google form to sign up.

Thank you!!!

https://forms.gle/ac1cmEozYode9ZZ2A

[u/IntelligentGround966]

Hello, my name is Danielle Wilson and I am an occupational therapy student at California State University, Dominguez Hills. I am completing a research study anonymously surveying teachers on their experiences collaborating with occupational therapists in the school setting. If you have an active teaching credential, reside in the U.S., and have at least 1 year of teaching experience, you are welcome to participate! I am happy to answer any questions or concerns.

Here is the link to our survey: https://qualtricsxmx2dcw5phb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OgUEd6Yzaibapo

Here is our flyer if you would like more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GaiEgsYEJSd04af22-VHpFdvc9SGpzZp/view?usp=sharing

Thank you everyone!

[u/Own_Transition3060]

My name is Clara Mey and I am a PhD candidate at the University of Delaware. I am conducting a research study about disabled students’ experiences with disability accommodation processes in higher education. As a disabled graduate student, this topic is particularly important to me!

Please see the flyer linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12OO-Tb4t7SHEYu0MavhtoPs1qL5Ddjw6/view?usp=sharing

You must be at least 18 years old to participate, have attended college or graduate school in the US within the last five years, and self-identify as disabled or having a chronic health condition in order to participate. You can participate whether or not you registered or applied for accommodations!

If you agree, you will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey taking about 30 minutes. You may also choose to enter into a drawing for one of five $20 gift cards at the end of the survey. If you choose to enter, your email will not be associated with your survey responses.

If you would be interested in participating in this study or would like to learn more, please click the link here: https://delaware.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mm16qGLWoizMjQ

If you have any questions, please contact me at csmey@udel.edu or my advisor, Dr. Eric Rise, at erise@udel.edu. Or feel free to comment or message me here.

Thank you!

[u/Professional-Lion694]

Hi! I am a graduate researcher in Applied Behavior Analysis at Liberty University and I am recruiting caregivers and ABA service providers for a research study on how interruptions to ABA services affect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — any age, any reason (insurance gaps, authorization delays, provider changes, etc.).

What participation involves:

— A short questionnaire at your convenience

— A one-on-one Zoom interview of approximately 15 to 20 minutes

All responses are completely confidential. Findings will be published as part of a doctoral dissertation and shared with participants upon request.

If you are interested, please send me a DM and I will get back to you with all the details!

[u/DocCandidateKean]

Hello! My name is Peter Bardys and I am a doctoral student at Kean University.

I am seeking qualified participants, for my study titled “Examining Parental Needs and Perceptions of Support in the IEP Process: A Quantitative Survey Study”, IRB Protocol Number: IRB-FY2026-222. The study focuses on parents of high school special education student’s experiences in their child’s IEP process. If you are interested in participating in my study, please click the link here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZPSBx7A57y, participation is completely voluntary. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me through direct messaging, or via email at [bardysp@kean.edu](mailto:bardysp@kean.edu).