• Thriving Together Series: Professional Development for Teacher Well-Being

• 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

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.

Check out Coogle & Walter’s book linked below!