The CEC Research Award recognizes researchers for the significant contributions they have made to special education. We believe that the members of this distinguished group have much to share with our readers. We have invited each of them to contribute an article, addressing their perspectives on special education research and practices. Juniper Gardens Children's Project (JGCP) was awarded the Research Award in 1996, recognizing 35 years of research in special education and its seminal role in producing best practices, tools, and critical knowledge for educating students at risk with disabling conditions. This article by Charles Greenwood and colleagues at Juniper Gardens presents their thoughts about the motivating conditions, goals, works, and aspirations of JGCP.
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