Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Tawara Goode, M.A. — nationally recognized leader, researcher, and practitioner in cultural and linguistic competence!

Tawara is the Director of the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) and Director of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the Georgetown University Center for Child & Human Development. She has served on the GUCCHD faculty for over 30 years, leading efforts to advance culturally and linguistically competent practices in health, education, disability services, and human services systems. Tawara is acknowledged as a thought leader in cultural and linguistic competence, building the NCCC into a nationally and internationally recognized center for research, training, and resources.

We look forward to an inspiring and insightful session with Tawara — empowering us to lead with cultural responsiveness and equity at the center of our work!

CT Lend is thrilled to kick off our spring semester with Jacqueline Lorange, Michael Champlin, and Rose Haefs from Oak Hill School! Oak Hill School is an approved private special education school, offering a 12-month, community-based education program for day and residential students. The team will share an overview of the school and practices, including application of the transdisciplinary model.