“High Quality IEPs: Creating Access to Build & Sustain Collaborative Partnerships”

High Quality IEPs (HQ IEPs) Resource Lead Project works collaboratively within the Statewide System of Support to increase the knowledge and engagement of families and students and build the capacity of LEAs, COEs, and SELPAs so that IEP design and development will result in educational benefit. Additionally, they provide technical assistance to LEAs identified by the California Department of Education as needing targeted assistance. GUESTS: Heather DiFede, Leo Mapagu, Jennifer Yales, Ed.D.

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“Educating and Empowering Communities through Motivational Speaking”

Eugene Hamilton, is a renowned speaker, youth advocate and educational consultant that has had the privilege of delivering more than 500 keynote presentations in over 25 U.S. States and internationally in such places as: England; Bermuda; Zimbabwe; the Virgin Islands and Canada. Currently, he serves as the Lead Consultant and Chief Executive Officer of The Eugene Hamilton Group, a professional speaking and PreK-12 education consulting firm.

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“Wellness as the Key Driver in Repurposing Our Public School System”

Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade is Professor of Latina/o Studies and Race and Resistance Studies at San Francisco State University. He was a founder of the Roses in Concrete Community School, a community responsive lab school in East Oakland and has been a classroom teacher and school leader in East Oakland (CA) for the past 30 years. 

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“Universal Design for Learning: Building Access & Opportunities for all Students”

Jennifer Boettger is a Statewide Lead in the Open Access UDL project. The Open Access Project is funded by the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence as a content Lead within California's Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Resources: Open Access

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“Bringing Schools, Families and Communities Together: Community Schools as a Strategy”

Luisa Paningbatan, Executive Director Whole Child and Community Design Student Services and Programs, and Dr. Erin Mahoney, Senior Director, Community Schools Whole Child and Community Design

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“Expanding the Support and Advocacy for Multilingual Students with Exceptional Needs”

Lupita Olguin-Rubio and Vanessa Lopez are both Coordinators of Inclusionary Practices at Project MuSE, Imperial County SELPA. Project MuSE is a Special Education Resource Lead within the Statewide System of Support.

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“The Impact of Healing: Understanding how Knowledge of History, Culture and Community Involvement Helps Create Impactful Systems Change in Schools”

Dr. Joaquín Noguera , Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Administration at Loyola Marymount University's School of Education

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“Creating Long-term Opportunity and Access for All Students through Innovation and Technology” 

Dr. Matthew Tessier, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation at the San Diego County Office of Education

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“Bringing the Equity Community Together to Learn and Share Ideas for Collaboration: Equity is Love in Action 2024.”

Dr. Talisa Sullivan, Executive Director of the Equity Department at the San Diego County Office of Education

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Welcome to the Equity, Disproportionality, and Design (ED&D) Podcast, where we connect with educators and community members who are dedicated to fostering equitable systems and nurturing inclusive school environments for every student.

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