Research Opportunities

Consider participating in the following research studies to aid and assist in the growing literature of education and other related fields.

University/InstitutionResearch TopicStudy InformationResearch Study Link
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Posted: 3/24/2025
Examining School Psychologists’ Perspectives of School Resource OfficersThis study will examine school psychologists’ perspectives of and experiences working with school resource officers (SROs). To date, limited research has focused on stakeholders’ perceptions of SROs, and no studies have examined the perceptions of school psychologists, despite their unique training and knowledge regarding the establishment of safe and supportive schools.Target Group:
Currently practicing school psychologists (interns included)

There is an opportunity to win one of 15 $100 Amazon gift cards.
Survey link: https://mnsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sEbW07xZffwfL8

Contact: Kaylee Engle, kaylee.engle@mnsu.edu
University of Kansas

Posted: 3/24/2025
Evaluate Preference and Decision-Making Process in Specific Learning Disability EvaluationThe purpose of this research is to understand better school psychologists’ testing sequence preference of learning disability evaluation and examine how the presence of different pieces of information (background information, cognitive ability test scores, achievement test scores, and diagnostic reading test scores) will affect school psychologists’ confidence level.Target Group:
School psychologist who are actively involved in school-based evaluation processes

Participation is expected to take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Survey link: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyOZ0HaXUzBh3PE

Contact: Zhizhou He, zhizhouh@ku.edu
University of Northern Colorado

Posted: 2/15/2025
Examining school psychology graduate training practices in suicidologyThe study is to obtain information regarding training received related to suicidology during school psychology graduate training. From this study, we hope to understand training practices to enhance future trainings related to suicidology. Target Group:
student or intern in studying school psychology or have a degree in school psychology and fluent in English

There is an opportunity to win a gift card for $25 or $50. 10-15 minute survey
Survey link: https://unco.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HzKxnPAXPE7Yj4

Contact: Zoe Gould-Thompson, zoe.gouldthompson@unco.edu
Indiana University Bloomington

Posted: 2/15/2025
School Psychologists’ ADHD Assessment and Management PracticesThis study will focus on school psychologists’ ADHD assessment and identification practices. We believe that the results of this study will provide valuable information to school psychologists about current practices and training needs surrounding autism & ADHD assessment and identification in schools.Target Group:
currently employed school psychologist in the United States

Participation can lead to a drawing of 1 of 4 $100 Amazon gift cards. 15-20 minute survey
Survey link: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=YFC3A8C8YP7JF9LN

Contact: Gwendolyn Davis, gwmdavis@iu.edu
The University of South Dakota

Posted: 02/05/2025
Advocacy in School Psychology: Insights from a National Survey of Practices, Challenges, and Future DirectionsThe purpose of this study is to learn how school psychologists use their expertise to support individuals, groups, and causes at various levels of practice. Target Group:
school psychologist, faculty member, intern, graduate student, or a retired school psychologist in the United States

10 minute survey
Survey link:
link.usd.edu/SchoolPsychologySurvey

Contact: Catherine Falk, catherine.falk@coyotes.usd.edu
Indiana University and the University of Memphis

Posted: 02/05/2025
Social Justice Applications in School Psychology PracticeWe are conducting a mixed methods study to better understand how school psychologists of color, particularly those working as practitioners, view social justice and how social justice is applied in their daily practice.Target Group:
school psychologists of color

Survey link:
https://redcap.link/SP.SJCH

Contact: Sophia Gonzales, sggnzles@memphis.edu

If you are a University Faculty, Research Assistant, or Graduate Student interested in disseminating your research, please use the following contact form so MASP can include your study on this site. Studies will be posted for two months before removal. Please reach out to maspexec@gmail.com for any questions or to request additional posting time.

Research Dissemination Request Form

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