Diane Rodriguez
Professor
Bio:
Dr. Diane Rodríguez is a Professor at Fordham University, School of Education. Her research is at the intersection of special education and bilingual education. Dr. Rodríguez has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences on Special Education and Bilingual Education. Univision selected Dr. Rodriguez as an example of “Orgullo de Nuestra Comunidad,” which highlights individuals who give back to the community. She was recognized for her work with individuals with disabilities. She has published extensively in journals and is the co-author of The Bilingual Advantage, a book published by Teachers College Press. She is the founder of Every Girl is Important, a non-for-profit organization to educate and empower young girls.
Publications:
Valdez, J, Rodriguez, D. & Alvarez, E. (2022). United for Bilingual Education. Language 34-37
Acharya, N. & Rodriguez, D (2021) Fostering Creativity for all students with Special Needs through Innovative Learning Environments. Journal of Leadership and Instruction 20 (2) 26-31
Rodriguez, D., Carrasquillo, A., Garcia, E. & Howitt, D. (2020). Factors that challenge English learners and increase their dropout rates: recommendations from the field. International Journal of Bilingual and Bilingualism. DOI: 10.1080/13670050.2020.1722059
Rodriguez, D., Carrasquillo, A., Garcia, E., & Howitt, D. (In Press, 2020). Factors that Challenge English Learners and Increase their Dropout Rates: Recommendations from the Field. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.
Rodriguez, D. & Rodriguez E. (2018). Making the connection to Literacy: English Learners with Disabilities (pp. 183-201). In J. Govani (Ed.), Preparing the way: Teaching ELLs in the K-12 classrooms (3nd ed) (pp. 193-211). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
Rodríguez, D., Carrasquillo, A., & Lee, S. (2014). The bilingual advantage: Promoting academic development and biliteracy through native language in the classroom. New York, NY: Teachers College Press."
Books and Book Chapters
Herrera, S., Rodriguez, D, & Cabral, R. (2023). Equitable and Inclusive Teaching for Diverse Learners with Disabilities. A Biography Driven Approach. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Campbell, G., Rodriguez, D. & Agrawal J. (2021). STEAM Meets Story: Using Adolescent Fiction and Film to Spark Deeper Learning. New York: NY: Teachers College Press
Rodríguez, D., Carrasquillo, A., & Lee, S. (2014). The bilingual advantage: Promoting academic development and biliteracy through native language in the classroom. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Rodriguez, D. & Arquer-Haddock, G. (2023) Promoting Social Communication: Instruction for Students with Autism in East Africa. In Karia Ulrike M. Lüdtke, Edward Kija, Mathew Kinyua (Ed.). Handbook of Communication Disabilities and Language Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. (pp.611-626). Datenschutz, AGB: Springer.
Rodriguez, D. & Rodriguez E. (2018). Making the connection to Literacy: English Learners with Disabilities (pp183-201). In J. Govani (Ed.), Preparing the way: Teaching ELLs in the K-12 classrooms (3nd ed) (pp. 193-211). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.