Florida State University awarded $27M federal education research laboratory

The Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University has won a $27 million, five-year contract to operate the Regional Educational Laboratory for the Southeastern United States.

The REL program includes 10 regional labs funded through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. The labs are designed to bridge the gap between educators and policymakers by providing research-based strategies to improve learning outcomes for K-12 students.

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FCRR in the News

FSU faculty release guide to coaching players with hidden disabilities and conditions

A new book, “Reach Every Athlete: A Guide to Coaching Players with Hidden Disabilities and Conditions,” by Chris Stanley, a research faculty member at Florida State University’s Florida Center for Reading Research, and Tim Baghurst, the director of FSU COACH, helps guide coaches at all levels who may knowingly, or unknowingly, have an athlete on their team with an HDC. Stanley and Baghurst help clarify the impact of coaching athletes with an HDC and provide coaching tips and best practices.

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Faculty Spotlight

Jamie Quinn

Jamie Quinn, research faculty at FSU’s Florida Center for Reading Research, joined the FSU Interdisciplinary Data Science Master’s Degree Program computer science program as a part-time student in Fall 2021 to acquire new data management skills. Quinn is a three-time FSU alumna with a doctorate in developmental psychology who conducts analytical research on early education.

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Product Spotlight

Self-Study Guide for Evidence-Based Coaching for Literacy: PreK–Grade 12

The purpose of this self-study guide is to increase the knowledge, skills, and ability of teachers to implement evidence-based instructional practices by improving the effectiveness of literacy coaching. This self-study guide is intended to help administrators, teacher leaders, and coaches determine which components of literacy coaching to prioritize based on the data collected.

Join us on March 9 for FSU's Great Give

Mark your calendars! March 9 is FSU's Great Give, 24-hours of giving in support of Florida State programs. This year, FCRR is teaming with Maya’s Book Nook to provide Leon County Libraries with evidence-based literacy resources for parents and students. Help strengthen reading development in our community by making your donation on March 9. Every donor and every gift makes a difference.

Featured Student

Rachelle Johnson

Rachelle Johnson is a Ph.D. student in Developmental Psychology, as well as a FIREFLIES fellow. Rachelle’s goal is to further our understanding and support of students with learning disabilities. Her research focuses on the role psychological factors, particularly motivation, play in the academic achievement of students with learning disabilities. Recently, Rachelle contributed to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog, where she discusses disability identity.

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FCRR in the News

Florida State University awarded $27M federal education research laboratory

FCRR in the News

FSU faculty release guide to coaching players with hidden disabilities and conditions

Faculty Spotlight

Jamie Quinn

Product Spotlight

Self-Study Guide for Evidence-Based Coaching for Literacy: PreK–Grade 12

Join us on March 9 for FSU's Great Give

Featured Student

Rachelle Johnson

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