Advocate, policy analyst and technical assistance provider with over 25 years’ experience in federal education. Interested in working at the intersection of children, law, and policy. Expert knowledge of Elementary and Secondary Education Act, especially Title I (education for the disadvantaged). Deep understanding of how school districts work. Growing knowledge of child law especially dependency and special education. Expert writer and researcher, adept at analyzing and translating complex ideas into clear language. Author of 3 books in education, most recently Let’s Talk Title I (LRP publications-3rd edition). Member of the California Bar.

Specialties:

• Expert knowledge of federal policy and legislative process
• School Improvement research & reality
• Extensive program evaluation experience
• Audit resolution and fiscal analysis
• Civil/administrative procedure
• Quantitative and qualitative research design and development
• Analysis of financial and social science data
• Clear oral and written communication of complex issues
• Adaptation of legal and regulatory requirements into practical tools
• Extensive professional network
• Grant writing and consultation
• Certified training in: Ruby Payne Frameworks for Understanding Poverty, Bridges Out of Poverty, Getting Ahead (in a Just Gettin’ by World)
• Dependency and Foster Care