Alta Broughton

Alta Broughton is an Assistant Professor of Special Education and Coordinator of the Dyslexia Endorsement Program at Kennesaw State University's Inclusive Education Department. Her work bridges teacher education, bilingual/English Learner education, and special education through university-school district partnerships, including community-engaged courses and a Teacher Residency for bilingual special/general education pre-service teachers.

Her research focuses on equitable education for bi/multilingual English Learners in teacher preparation, special education policy, and bi/literacy for ELs with learning disabilities. She draws on a decade of teaching experience in multilingual schools across the United States, Brazil, and Honduras.