"Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood" Published!

The Department of Special Education is delighted to announce the publication of a co-edited book by our Department Chair, Amber Friesen and SPED Faculty, Marissa Mitsch and Karina Du, entitled, Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Early Childhood!   

• Read it here

The Department is honored that many of our esteemed colleagues/students were chosen to be part of this work. This includes Dr. Maria Zavala (Elem), Dr. Mayumi Haigwara (SPED), Dr. Maryssa K. Mitsch (SPED), Dr. Erica Bosque (social work), and 6 doctorate students from our joint program with UC-Berkeley including Sara Burton Ucar, Karina Du, Jaqueline Anton, Prince Estanislao, John Kim and Hadas Arbit.

The Special Education Department is hopeful that this work contributes to the growing amount of voices seeking meaningful, high-quality, equitable and inclusive opportunities for young children, their families, and the communities they live within.