Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez

Thank you for the opportunity. We will continue advocating for students with disabilities!

Tomorrow I’m testifying at the U.S. Senate’s K–12 Education Spotlight Forum to represent students with learning disabilities and their families. We must protect the rights, funding, and future of public education. 🕚 11AM ET | youtube.com/@senatorhirono… #EdPolicy #DisabilityRights

Grateful to have attended this year’s #DisabilityIN Conference. Powerful to connect with leaders turning inclusion, equity & accessibility into action. Inspired by this incredible community! #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #LD #Accessibility

I'm joining @AASAHQ + national ed leaders for a virtual town hall on May 22 at 10am ET to discuss how the Educational Choice for Children Act could impact public school funding. Join us: ncld.co/4ji5nWZ #StopECCA #PublicSchoolsMatter

An impending EO to dismantle the Dept. of Ed threatens the rights of millions of students with disabilities. Join @NCLDorg & leading advocates for a virtual press conference to take action. TODAY ⏰ 2 PM ET | 📍 Zoom 🔗 ncld.co/4hpxwdS #IDEAatED #EquityinEd #EdPolicy

Overseeing the implementation of IDEA, including ensuring critical protections are in place, is not federal overreach—it’s a lifeline for families to make sure their children with disabilities receive special education services. Join us in contacting your Members of Congress.

IDEA turns 50, but federal funding covers just 10% of special ed costs. What does this mean for students & schools? Join me & a panel of experts on Feb 24 at 11 AM ET to discuss the funding gap & advocacy solutions. 🔗 Register: ncld.co/436S3As

IDEA turns 50 this year, but federal funding still only covers just 10% of special ed costs. Join our CEO Dr. @RodriguezJax & experts on Feb 24 at 11 AM ET for an important discussion. 🔗 Register: ncld.co/4i4U2JG #IDEA50 #FundIDEA #SpecialEducation

Access to education, workforce opportunities, and civil rights should never be in question. At @ncldorg, we remain steadfast in advocating for our communities. Read my latest piece on how we’re moving forward. 🔗 ncld.co/4hNZdxg #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Advocacy

President Biden has honored nearly 400 of the nation’s brightest minds with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers including TED members @lizbeth_bettini & @Dr_Jenny_Root! Congratulations!🎉 Read more at whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-upda…

Congrats to #SPARCCenter Co-Principal Investigator Dr. @lizbeth_bettini for being awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by @POTUS! Her research is making strides in improving the special educator workforce and advancing inclusive education! 🎉

This #GivingTuesday, join @ncldorg in breaking down barriers for individuals with #LD. Your support helps us shape equitable policies, advance research, build coalitions, and dismantle stigma. ncld.co/3Zj0Jjt #NCLD #Neurodiversity

Exciting news! Congratulations to @AIRInforms & @SPARC_Center on the launch of the SPARC Center! This initiative tackles critical challenges in the #SpecialEducation teacher workforce, focusing on stability, distribution & effectiveness. Follow their work:ncld.co/4fE4ZAX

Students with disabilities deserve to use technology in meaningful ways to enhance their learning. Districts must prioritize digital accessibility and comply with ADA standards. Read more from us and hear what Dr. @RodriguezJax has to say: americanprogress.org/article/ensuri…

I’m excited to join @amprog’s upcoming panel on leveraging #technology to enhance academic success for K-12 students, including those with #disabilities. We’ll explore how tech can drive better outcomes and prepare students for the future workforce. Join us on Oct 29 at 11 am ET