Diane Rodriguez

Diane Rodriguez is a Professor at Fordham University's School of Education, specializing in Curriculum and Teaching. Her research focuses at the intersection of special education, bilingual education, and teacher preparation for diverse learners. She has served on the executive board of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division of Learning Disabilities and the East Coast Migrant Head Start Project.

• Ph.D., Fordham University
• M.A., Fordham University
• B.S., InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
• Post-doctoral studies at University of Virginia Center for Minority Research in Special Education

Her research examines:

• Intersection of special education and bilingual education
• Teacher preparation for diverse learners
• English learners with disabilities
• Equitable instructional practices
• Dropout prevention for multilingual students
• Cross-cultural special education

Diane's publications highlight trends in bilingual special education, focusing on:

• Language equity in academic development
• Inclusive pedagogy for neurodiverse students
• Cultural responsiveness in classrooms
• Policy analysis affecting ELLs
• Global applications of special education
• Assessment strategies for multilingual learners

Scientific recognition includes:

• Univision 'Orgullo de Nuestra Comunidad' honor

She has received grants from:

• U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
• Office of English Language Acquisition

Professional contributions:

• Executive board member, Council for Exceptional Children
• Co-editor, Journal of Curriculum and Instruction
• Founding director of 'Every Girl is Important' nonprofit