The Equity, Disproportionality and Design (ED&D) podcast provides access to engaging conversations with educators and community members who share their personal and professional experiences. Conversations explore their journey through education, describe their efforts toward building equity in our school systems, and explain barriers that have caused them to re-think their approach to systems change.
Podcast guests include educational leaders from the California System of Support, as well as other organizations that strive to build equitable systems and school environments for all students. By listening to their stories, the audience will be inspired and encouraged.
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The Pursuit of Building Diverse Mindsets, While Representing Your Community
GUEST: Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan, Author and the Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University. She is also the Co-Executive Director of The Asian American Education Project.
Equity and Advocacy as a Continuous Cycle
GUEST: Dr. Samuel O. Ortiz, Pd.D., Professor of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John’s University.
How to Prioritize Relationships in Education Leadership
GUEST: Heather Calomese, Director of the Special Education Division at the California Department of Education.
How to Temper Your Truth With Grace
GUEST: Dr. Shree Walker, Author and former Director of Special Education and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) in Los Angeles County. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and is on the leadership committee for the Sexual Assault Center in Nashville.
Show Notes:
Email: shree.walker@resilientwalker.com
Social Media: @ResilientWalker | resilientwalker.com
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All About Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
GUESTS: Susan Barrett, MA, Director for the Center for Social Behavior Support (CSBS) at Old Dominion University and a Technical Assistance Director with the Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) and Dr. Patti Hershfeldt, Co-Director of the Center for Social Behavior Support at Old Dominion University and Co-chair of the APBS HS Network.
How to Create a Service Oriented Education System
GUESTS: Mara Madrigal-Weiss, Director of Student Wellness & School Culture, and Foster and Homeless Youth Education Programs with the San Diego County Office of Education & Heather Nemour, Program Specialist, Student Wellness & School Culture with the San Diego County Office of Education.
The School District as a Family
GUEST: Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District in National City, California.
How to Feel Connected at School
GUEST: During this episode, ED&D Team Member Dr. Erin Mahoney discusses how to connect all students to school and empower teachers to become leaders on campus.
What We Can Learn From Observing High Performing Urban Schools
GUESTS: Dr. Joseph Johnson and Dr. Rupi Boyd, Executive Coaches from the National Center For Urban School Transformation (NCUST).
Show Notes:
NCUST Website: https://ncust.com
Twitter: @urbanschools
Introducing Ourselves Into the Lives of Students
GUEST: Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Current Executive Director of the National Center For Urban School Transformation (NCUST), and former Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District.
The Importance of Believing in Our Students
GUEST: Dr. Samuel O. Ortiz, Pd.D., Professor of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John’s University.
Improve Equity Data Skills With This Risk Ratio Tip
During this episode, ED&D Team Member Ryan Estrellado discusses how to make the sharing of data practical for users talking to their school community. Ryan Estrellado, Executive Consultant for the South County SELPA.
Special Episode: Reopening Schools After a Pandemic.
During this special episode, various educators from across the state share their thoughts and ideas regarding the reopening of schools after a pandemic.
Promoting Equity for Schools by Creating Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Experiences for English Learners.
GUESTS: Deborah Escalante Montoya, Ed.D., Sr. Director for the Imperial County SELPA, Lupita Olguin-Rubio, Coordinator at Imperial County SELPA and Vanessa Lopez, Coordinator of Inclusionary Practices at Imperial County SELPA.
Leadership through the use of systems and frameworks to organize support and transform positive environments for school districts.
GUESTS: Michael Lombardo, CA PBIS Coalition (CPC)/Executive Director Prevention Supports and Services, Placer County Office of Education and Lucas Anderson, CA PBIS Coalition (CPC)/ Senior Director Prevention Supports and Services, Placer County Office of Education.
Keeping students at the center through vulnerability and collaboration to strengthen support and equity for local school districts.
GUESTS: Jeremy Sawtelle, Director of Specialized Student Support, Shasta County Office of Education and Nick Syrrist, Support Services Consultant, Shasta County SELPA.
How family influences the building of relationships and networking around equity work in schools.
GUEST: Russell Coronado, Executive Director South County SELPA.