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Debbie Zacarian

Debbie Zacarian

About

Debbie Zacarian is known for her expertise in strengths-based leadership, instructional practices, and partnerships with culturally and linguistically diverse student and family populations. As founder of Zacarian & Associates and with more than three decades of combined experience as a district administrator, University of Massachusetts-Amherst faculty member, and educational service leader, she provides sustained policy and practice supports for educators that help them work more successfully with diverse student and family populations to strengthen achievement and outcomes. Her work credo is "achievement through access, equity, and engagement."

Primary Topics

Engagement

Areas Of Expertise

Articles by Debbie
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Social-emotional learning
Meeting Student Trauma with an Asset-Based Approach
Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz & Judie Haynes et al.
3 years ago

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Teaching to Empower During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Michael Silverstone & Debbie Zacarian
3 years ago

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Building Partnerships Through Classroom-Based Events
Debbie Zacarian & Michael Silverstone
6 years ago
Blogs by Debbie
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5 Essential Trauma - Informed Priorities for Remote Learning
Debbie Zacarian & Judie Haynes et al.
3 years ago

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5 Elements of a Positive Classroom Environment for Students Living with Adversity
Debbie Zacarian & Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz et al.
5 years ago

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Creating a Welcoming Environment for English Learners In your School and Classroom
Judie Haynes & Debbie Zacarian
5 years ago

Books by Debbie

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Teaching and Supporting Students Living with Adversity (Quick Reference Guide)

$12.95

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