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Session 1 | Bridging Voices: Building Comunidad

Title: Interdisciplinary Professionals as Agents of Equity in Multicultural Settings Speakers: Nia Thomas and Sandra Guzmán Description: Culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students and their families often encounter systemic barriers that limit equitable access to educational and community-based services. This course examines common systemic challenges impacting CLD populations and guides participants in adapting strategies to reduce bias in assessment and intervention practices while promoting inclusive, family-centered service delivery. Emphasis is placed on culturally and linguistically responsive approaches that build trust, honor family language preferences, and increase meaningful family engagement. Through applied examples and practice-based scenarios, participants will develop practical strategies to advocate for CLD students, promote equity, and strengthen collaborative partnerships across systems and interdisciplinary professionals. Learner Objectives: Identify at least two systemic barriers affecting culturally & linguistically diverse students and their families within schools and community settings and propose one systematic-level solution for each. Describe strategies to reduce bias in assessment and intervention while promoting inclusive service delivery in collaboration with families, educators, and interdisciplinary professionals. Demonstrate at least two family-centered, culturally and linguistically responsive practices that build trust, honor family language preferences, and increase advocacy and engagement. Time-Ordered Agenda: 0–5 mins: Welcome & Introduction 5–15 mins: Systemic Barriers Affecting CLD Students & Families 15–30 mins: Reducing Bias in Assessment & Intervention 30–45 mins: Family-Centered, Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Practices 45–55 mins: Applied Scenarios & Reflection 55–60 mins: Q & A & Conclusion