• Well-Being Is Key to a Strong Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Workforce

• Virginia’s Universities Work Together to Strengthen the Early Interventionist Pipeline

• Dr's. Walter and Spencer were Interviewed on their Naeyc '22 Session on Wellness Tools Piloted to Reduce Stress and Increase Retention for Early Educators

• Drs. Walter and Coogle's Propel Lab Partner with Nonprofit to Help Displaced Students in Ukraine

• Drs. Walter and Coogle Win Osep Grant with Virginia Universities to Partner in Enhancing Community College Early Childhood Special Education Programs

• CEHD Faculty Receives Spencer Foundation Award in Support of Pilot Study Focusing on Special Education Workforce

  • More on the Spencer Foundation Award

• The Development of Brief Measures of Teacher Well-Being: Emotional Exhaustion, Workload, Administrative Support, and Colleague Support

• A Tale Of Caution: Navigating Special Education Teacher Resistance To Well-Being Professional Development

• More Than Strength from Within: Cultivating Teacher Resilience During COVID-19

• Understanding Teacher Well-Being During the Covid-19 Pandemic Over Time: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study

• What Makes Teachers Well?

• Exploring Early Childhood Special Education Teachers’ Wellbeing Through a Multidimensional Framework: A Mixed-Methods Study

• A Thematic Analysis of Teacher Experiences During Active Shooter Lockdown Drills

• Fifth Annual DC Public Health Case Challenge

• Innovative Approaches to Teacher Preparation Improving Use of Evidence-Based Practices in EI/ECSE

• STEAM Activities in the Inclusive Classroom: Intentional Planning and Practice

*All peer-reviewed publications can be found here

The Propel Research Lab at George Mason University is led by Drs. Christan G. Coogle and Heather L. Walter. The lab focuses on using evidence-based practices to improve the well-being and development of families, schools, and communities through a systems approach. They aim to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

• Evidence-based practices:

  Propel utilizes research-supported methods in daily routines and activities to support individuals and communities.

• Systems approach:

  They work within a larger framework to address interconnected issues and promote comprehensive change.

• Well-being and development:

  The lab's research focuses on maximizing the well-being and supporting the development of individuals and communities.

• Meaningful and lasting change:

  Propel aims to create positive and long-term impacts through its research and practices.

• Examples of research:

  The lab has worked on projects like a professional development course for teachers in Ukraine, focusing on supporting students with disabilities.

• Manuscripts and publications:

  Propel’s research is documented through manuscripts, conference presentations, and community service activities.