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Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D. & Associates, LLC is a woman-owned consulting business specializing in policy and practice, strategic planning, evaluation, coaching, innovation, and professional development for educators and professionals working with linguistically diverse populations. Our ‘credo’...
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Explore and learn more about top and bestselling books written and co-written by Debbie Zacarian.
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Online Courses Live Courses Empowering Multilingual Learners with Adverse Childhood Experiences One of the most significant challenges facing students across the nation is the high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)....
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Elevating Strengths: Supporting Multilingual Learners Facing Adversity
Supporting multilingual learners who have experienced trauma, violence, or chronic stress requires more than awareness—it requires practical strategies that recognize and build on students’ strengths....
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The Words We Assume Everyone Understands
Recent professional learning engagements have prompted me to pay closer attention to the words and expressions I use. I have become increasingly aware of how...
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Searching for Belonging
During a keynote on creating the conditions in which multilingual learners flourish, I asked participants a question: What do you wish your colleagues knew about...
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