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Sara Kupzyk
Policy Fellow

Sara Kupzyk, Ph.D.

skupzyk@unomaha.edu Title: Assistant Professor Department:Psychology College/Organization: University of Nebraska Omaha Campus: University of Nebraska Omaha
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Research Type:
  • Applied
Age Group:
  • Lifespan
Population Focus
  • ECE Practitioners/Teachers
  • Healthcare/Mental Health Providers
  • Higher Education Faculty
  • Children with Special Needs/Developmental Delays
  • Typically Developing Children/Students
  • Parents/Families
Research Keywords
  • Family engagement
  • Pre-service preparation
  • Special education
  • Treatment integrity
  • Behavioral consultation
Research Questions
  • What is the effect of a family engagement curriculum on pre-service educators\'/related service providers\' knowledge, skills, and confidence in engaging families?
  • Is using texting to deliver content about special education an effective and acceptable method of delivery?
  • What is the impact of parent training on parent-child interactions?
Research Approach
  • Quantitative methods
  • Mixed methods
Designs & Methods
  • Case Studies
  • Interventions
  • Small group/single case
  • Program Evaluation
Research Tools
  • Interviews/Focus
  • Observational Assessments
  • Psychobiological Assessment
  • Surveys/Questionnaires
  • Video Footage
Research Content
  • Social-emotional Skills/Challenging Behaviors
  • Developmental Delays/Special Needs/Early Intervention
  • Family Engagement
  • Mental Health
  • Parenting/Parent-child Relationship