Partnering with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in Special Education with Kristin Vogel-Campbell

Kristin Vogel-Campbell, Ed.D. has twenty years of experience in Special Education. She is currently a Coordinator of Special Education for the San Mateo Foster City School District. 

Kristin’s research centers the perspectives of parents and families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Her book is Partnering with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in Special Education (Rowman & Littlefield).

Our conversation covers:

• Kristin is an internationally ranked pinball player
• What has motivated her to spend her career in special education
• IEP process — what should the team be, what are the shortcomings?
• What FULL participation looks like for families
• Barriers to full participation for those with cultural and linguistic differences
• The "must-dos" that educators should put into place at the beginning of a working relationship with families
• Dr. Liz Murray, Early Childhood Education Assembly of the NCTE (National Counsel of Teachers of English): “A must-read for pre-service and in-service teachers.”

Partnering with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in Special Education is available on Bookshop.org, Amazon and more. Find it here: https://linktr.ee/drkvc

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About today’s guest

Kristin Vogel-Campbell, Ed.D. (she/her/hers) has twenty years of experience in Special Education. She began her career as a Special Education aide at the Chinatown Head Start in New York City and has taught in various settings in California with students aged 5-14. She has served as a district-level Program Specialist and Director of Special Education and is currently a Coordinator of Special Education for the San Mateo Foster City School District. Her research centers the perspectives of parents and families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. She is an avid reader and internationally ranked pinball player in her spare time. Follow her on LinkedIn. 

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano and LinkedIn