A Unit of the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
Advancing Scholarship. Expanding Impact.
These words reflect the ACES Research Center’s commitment to advancing the skills, knowledge, and capacity of researchers to expand the impact of the scholarship in our profession. The ACES Research Center aims to create an infrastructure of support and community that leads to high-quality and rigorous research in counselor education and supervision, strengthens evidence-informed practice, and contributes to elevating the visibility and impact of our scholarship.
Our Mission
Knowledge and Skills that Transform the Field
The mission of the ACES Research Center is to advance the field of counselor education and supervision by supporting members in developing research skills and knowledge, generating high-quality scholarship, and securing research funding that informs the profession, training, strengthens counseling practice, improves student and client outcomes, and contributes to public policy.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Expert consultation
Whether you’re designing a study, writing a grant, or making meaning of your data, our consultants bring expertise and a relational approach to every engagement.
- Research Design
- Research Methodology
- Data Gathering Methods & Strategies
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Planning
- Review of Writing & Implementation of APA
- Preparing Manuscripts and Conference Proposals
- Identifying Funding Sources
- Grant Writing Tips and Feedback
- Developing a Research Agenda
Our Consultants
Grants, Funding, & Support
Funding opportunities for ACES members
The ACES Research Center supports your research at every stage — including finding and securing the funding to make it happen. Explore ACES Internal Grants, awarded annually to projects that advance our understanding of counselor education and supervision, and connect with external and foundation funding opportunities curated specifically for counselors and counselor educators. Our expert consultants are here to help you write stronger proposals and build evaluation plans that get funded.
Research Fellowship
Research Mentorship in Action
The ACES Research Center is designed not only to advance research across the
profession, but also to support doctoral students as emerging scholars and research
leaders. Reflecting ACES’s commitment to mentorship and professional development,
the Center’s inaugural Doctoral Student Fellows will participate in a mentored internship
experience that provides exposure to the operations of a national research center while
building skills in research, collaboration, dissemination, and leadership. Working under
the guidance of ACES Research Center leadership, Fellows will serve as stewards of
the Center’s mission and contribute to its development and inaugural-year activities.
Our Research Fellows
Alexis Crump
Research Fellow
Madelyn Dorn
Research Fellow
Professional Development
Build and sharpen your research skills
Curated training programs for counselor educators at every stage of their scholarly journey.
Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)
Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) is a collaborative approach to research that positions youth as co‑researchers of relevant issues in their lives, schools, and communities. In this webinar, Dr. Ian Levy outlines the core principles and theoretical foundations of YPAR.
Presenter(s):
Ian Levy, Ed.D.
Utilizing Photovoice in Counselor Education
This session introduces participants to photovoice, a participatory research and pedagogical methodology that uses photography and narrative reflection to explore lived experience, voice, and social context
Presenter(s):
Corrine Sackett, Ph.D., LMFT
A Guide to Conducting SEM in Counseling Research
Structural equation modeling (SEM) is an advanced statistical method that serves a critical role in developing knowledge for the counseling profession. It allows counseling researchers to validate theoretical constructs and models or confirm the factor structure of a newly developed instrument.
Presenter(s):
Stephanie A. Crockett, PhD, NCC
Applying Longitudinal Studies in Counselor Education: Challenges and Opportunities
This presentation explores the application of longitudinal studies in counselor education, emphasizing their importance in tracking changes over time. It discusses the advantages and challenges of using longitudinal data to monitor client progress and inform counselor training programs.
Presenter(s):
Jessica Gonzalez-Voller, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Single-Case Research Designs
This session will provide an overview about single-case research designs (SCRDs) with a focus on design and implementation within counselor education and supervision settings. Program materials also identify and explore strategies for appraising SCRD evidence within the published literature.
Presenter(s):
Stephen Lenz, PhD, LPC-S