Virginia CEC

Our Purpose 

The Virginia Council for Exceptional Children (VA CEC) Research to Practice: K-12 Scholarship Journal is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research to practice articles which incorporate the application of research and how that research applies to best practice in support of the K-12 population. 

Articles may include research, research reviews, literature reviews, position papers, or policy reviews.  All articles must incorporate research and provide implications to best practice.   

Submission Guidelines

Articles submitted for review should 

•  Be 10 – 20 pages in length

•  Be Double Spaced

•  Have 1” Margins

•  Be Times New Roman 12 pt. font

•  Be Clear & Concise

•  Include key words (for searches)

•  Include both research and practice content

•  Have numbered pages starting with the title page

•  Have a reference page

•  Follow American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines

Content must be original (not previously published and should not be currently under review for any other publication). Include a cover letter giving permission for publication. Submit electronically prior to deadlines in Microsoft Word or RTF file format ONLY.

Page one should include:
    Running Head
    Article Title
    Author Name(s) & Affiliation(s)
    Submission Date
    Address, Phone, & E-mail of Submitting Author

Page two should include: 
    Running Head & Title (blank otherwise)

Page three should include:
    100 – 120 Word Abstract

Number of Pages: 4 to 20

Review Process

Manuscripts will be selected from those that are submitted prior to the deadline through a peer-reviewed process and meet all publication guidelines.  Authors may be required to make changes prior to publication as part of the review process. 

Authors are responsible for verification of authenticity of all citations, and material including quoted material.  Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from original source.

Submit manuscripts to both:

Dr. Hope Jordan – hopejor@regent.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Hunter – elizand@regent.edu

Lucinda Spaulding, Ph.D.
Special Education & Teacher Preparation
Liberty University

Hope Jordan, Ph.D.
Special Education, Teacher Preparation & Leadership
Regent University

Elizabeth Hunter, Ed.D.
Special Education & Teacher Preparation
Regent University

Lou Lloyd Zannini, Ed.D
Master Teacher and Gifted Education
Regent University

Norah Hooper. Ph.D.
Special Education
University of Mary Washington

Roni-Myers Daub, Ed.D.
Leadership and Special Education
Norfolk Public Schools

Pat Amann, Ed.D.
Teacher Licensure
University of Richmond

Stephen Tonelson
Early Childhood and Special Education
Old Dominion University

Karen Zawora, M.Ed.
Special Education
Snowden Academy
 
Carolyn Thompson, M.S.
Speech and Language
Retired

 

Fall Issue
 

The fall issue is in digital format.  Adobe Reader is required to view online.

 

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