The presentation presents an in-depth discussion of culture and why it matters in all aspects of education, with attention to special education.   A major message is that ‘cultureblindness’ is harmful and contributes to negative educational outcomes for minoritized students (including over-representation in special education high-incidence categories). Strategies and resources for being cultural competent educators are shared (i.e., dispositions, knowledge, and skills).

Presenter: Dr. Donna Ford